Mother's tribute to murdered son ahead of Audlem funeral
The mother of a man who was murdered outside a pub has paid tribute to her son.
Adam Lovatt’s mother was speaking ahead of his funeral this weekend, and made a heartfelt plea for anyone who might know more about his death to come forward.
Mr Lovatt died aged 45 at the Royal Stoke Hospital from injuries he sustained in an attack near the Bridge Inn in Audlem.
Police were called to the village near Market Drayton and found Adam with serious injuries. They are treating the incident on May 25 as a murder.
Mr Lovatt leaves his wife, Clare, his two step sons Jordan and Declan, his parents Maria and Jeff and his brothers Mark and Darren.
His funeral will take place in St James’ Church, Audlem on Saturday at 12.15pm, followed by burial in Audlem cemetery.
Donations received will be given to the Critical Care Unit and Royal Stoke University Hospital, along with two other charities chosen by Adam’s wife Clare.
Writing on Audlem Online, Maria Lovatt said: “We are prepared in life to bury our parents and as we age we bury our friends, neighbours, work colleagues.
"But we are never prepared to bury our children. The words funeral and son should never, ever be said in the same sentence.
"Adam was our youngest son and when his life ended the life we knew ended with him. Two dads did not get a Father’s Day card this year.
“I ask the very good people of Audlem, search your memory for that terrible night and maybe something, no matter how small, to help us, Adam’s family.”
Four people have been arrested in connection with his death, three released under investigation and the fourth on police bail.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 73945. Information can also be passed anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.
Adam's wife Clare previously said: "Adam loved cooking, Manchester United, Lewis Hamilton and the Grand Prix.
"He asked for B&Q vouchers for his birthday and he had already started to make a plan of what tools he was going to get and jobs he was going to do around the house and in his workshop and garden.
"He came into our lives and gave us eight years but this felt like so much more. He changed our lives for the better. He was our rock.
"He was an extremely loving father, son and brother as well as a fantastic husband.
"I am desperately sad for our children, Adam’s parents and his brothers and their families. We have all lost someone amazing.”
