Grieving family's tribute to four-year-old son who died in holiday accident

Grieving family's tribute to four-year-old son who died in holiday accident

Edward Massey passed away hours after arriving for a holiday on the Spanish island of Tenerife.

The grieving family of a four-year-old who died in a tragic accident hours after arriving for a holiday in Tenerife have raised thousands in his memory as they cherish the life of "the happiest young boy."

Edward Massey passed away hours after arriving on the Spanish island in May 2025, following a tragic accident involving a swimming pool, devastating the lives of his parents Joanne and Richard and his loving older sister Victoria.

When you have young children, you worry about them constantly, keeping them safe and away from danger. We never imagined that we could lose our little boy like that.

Speaking to Belfast Live, his heartbroken mum Joanne said their lives will never be the same again but takes solace in knowing that Edward had lived such a happy life, making friends wherever he went and always having a big smile on his face.

Author's summary: Family mourns loss of 4-year-old son.

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Belfast Live Belfast Live — 2025-10-12