Father's double death tragedy

The family lived in Aberdyfi

A north Wales man has told of his grief after his son and wife died suddenly in the space of a month.

Craig Williams, who was 20, died after being struck by a car during a holiday in the Canary Islands on 5 July.

Police are investigating the possibility he was attacked and robbed before the accident in Lanzarote.

His 59-year-old mother, Judith Williams, died from a deep vein thrombosis earlier this week.

I have no idea what to do now. I'm 66 years old and come from a very small family. I feel lost Craig Williams

Alan Williams, 66, of Aberdyfi in Gwynedd, said on Friday he was "shattered" by the double blow.

The retired hotelier, who has no other children, said: "I am shattered. I have lost my only son and my wife.

"I have no idea what to do now. I'm 66 years old and come from a very small family. I feel lost."

Mr Williams paid a moving tribute to the pair.

He said: "Craig had left university and was working as a hotel porter while he decided what career he wanted.

"He was a fantastic son and a great lad. He always had a smile for everyone and would even chat to the old dears in the village.

"He had gone to Lanzarote with three friends and would have been celebrating his 21st out there four days after he died.

"Judith was wonderful. She was involved in everything from the Women's Institute and Citizen's Advice Bureau to being a school governor.

"We had a great marriage. We retired four years ago and were looking forward to many more happy times together."