HEARTBROKEN tributes have poured in after an "incredible" dad was tragically found dead on a Kent beach.
Toby Barrowcliff, 26, was discovered on a beach in Hearne Bay, early on Friday morning.
The barman leaves behind his devastated fiancée Lucy Fruin, after becoming engaged 18 months ago, and stepdaughter Miley.
A heartbroken Lucy, wrote on her Facebook page: "All who knew him know what an amazing man he was but unfortunately some people’s pasts haunt them too much to want to carry on.
“He was an incredible stepdad to our little princess and we will forever love him with everything we have.
“You will never be forgotten my darling – you will always be my one true love. I don’t know how I’m gonna carry on without you by my side. I’m still in utter shock and just want to wake up from this nightmare.”
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Toby, who lived in Sea Street, was loved by his customers from venues all across Whitstable, Herne Bay and Ramsgate.
Toby's eldest sister, Lucy Speller, told KentOnline: “He could be the life and soul of the party but we knew he had his mental health struggles.
“He was taking anti-depressants but we never thought it would end like this. We are all heartbroken.
“Once you met Toby, you could never forget him. He was that kind of personality.
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“He made an impact on everyone he met and was always there for you if you needed a rant, a shoulder to cry on, or especially if you needed someone to help you drink the shots.
“But he also doted on his many nephews and nieces.”
A GoFundMe has been launched to help Toby's family fund the funeral he deserves.
Friend of the family, Sarah Robinson wrote: "“We want to give him the best possible send-off, because he deserves it.
“But as a whole, everyone is struggling with finances. With that in mind, I have decided to start this fundraiser.
“Funeral arrangements are yet to be discussed but any help financially will be greatly appreciated by all of his family.”
You’re Not Alone
If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support:
- CALM, www.thecalmzone.net, 0800 585 858
- Heads Together, www.headstogether.org.uk
- Mind, www.mind.org.uk, 0300 123 3393
- Papyrus, www.papyrus-uk.org, 0800 068 41 41
- Samaritans, www.samaritans.org, 116 123
- Movember, www.uk.movember.com
- Anxiety UK www.anxietyuk.org.uk, 03444 775 774 Monday-Friday 9.30am-10pm, Saturday/Sunday 10am-8pm
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