Tony Dewes: Last News

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!A woman who was crushed in a house explosion was on Facetime to her partner when the huge blast occurred.Hazel Wilcock, 61, tragically died in February at her Bury home after a suspected gas leak, reports Manchester Evening News.The bereavement councillor’s partner, Tony Dewes, 63, was enjoying a video chat with her at just past 9pm when the screen suddenly went black.Tony blamed dodgy WiFi and thought nothing of it – until he received a frantic phone call from one of Hazel’s mates.It’s most likely the horrific incident occurred when fuel travelled into Hazel’s cellar before being ignited by a washing machine or chest freezer.A huge gas wave then ripped through her terraced home,

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Bury are asking the community to 'give her the send off she deserves' as they share the plans for the funeral. Hazel Wilcock died in a tragic blast in Summerseat on February 18.The 'compassionate' and 'much-loved' counsellor was talking to her partner on a FaceTime call when her house collapsed at around 9.20pm that evening.The couple had not long started the video call when Hazel's screen suddenly turned black.In the hours that followed, Hazel's friends, family and boyfriend Tony Dewes worst fears were confirmed.