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Friends and relatives were this week trying to come to terms with teenager Toby Woolford’s death in a road crash. Mr Woolford’s Vauxhall Corsa collided with an HGV lorry on the A27 at Arundel, shortly after 7am on Thursday last week. The 19-year-old was released by firefighters and received immediate medical treatment but died at the scene, between Arundel railway station and Crossbush. He was the best friend and near neighbour of Horsham Football Club player Adam Hutchings, who he had known since childhood. Mr Hutchings, who described his friend as the funniest person he had met, played for the Hornets two days after the tragedy and set up a goal in a win at Hornchurch. Horsham manager Justin Luchford told The Resident: “I left it up to Adam whether or not to play on Saturday. He’s a levelheaded lad with a lot of character and he wanted to be part of the squad. “He looked me in the eye and told me he was okay to play. He said he wanted to do his best for himself and for his mate, then he got on the pitch and created the second goal for us. “It’s a sad time, but I think in a way having two games of football in three days may have helped him, taking his mind away from it a little bit. “Toby would have known how much Adam loved his football.” Mr Woolford’s family, of Andrews Road, Southwater, said: “We hope that everyone
will respect our need for privacy during this very difficult time. We have a close group of very supportive friends and family that will help us through this tragic period in our lives. “Toby was much loved by everyone that knew him. He was a loving son, brother, boyfriend and a loyal friend. He will be missed more than words can say. He will always be remembered for his smile, his kindness and above all his ability to make you laugh. “Toby had just started a new chapter in his life. He had just started a new apprenticeship and was excited by the new challenges that lay ahead of him. “He will leave us with many wonderful memories and filled our lives with laughter and joy. His tragic passing will leave an enormous hole in our hearts, but also with a smile knowing that Toby loved life and lived it to the full.”
He will always be ‘remembered for his smile,
his kindness and his ability to make you laugh
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Mr Woolford attended Tanbridge House School, whose spokesman Sally Linsell said the school offered its condolences to his family and friends. Alexandria Dyer, who later taught him Maths at Central Sussex College, Crawley, said: “I would like to send my sincere condolences to the Woolford family. “He always stood out for being a pleasant and respectful student, not only to me but within his peer group. It is true he did
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Footballer’s pain over pal’s death in crash tragedy Matthew James News Editor
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have a very infectious laugh that had the class in stitches. “I am deeply saddened by this news of a young life cut in its prime. It was an honour to teach a well-kept-together young man. May he rest in peace and God be with the family.” A spokesman for the college added: “Toby was a well-liked student who worked hard during his two-year electrical course at Central Sussex College, which resulted in him achieving his City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Electrotechnology this Summer. “We know Toby had recently found employment with an electrical company as an apprentice electrician and believe he would have been a real asset to them.” Mr Woolford worked at Sainsbury’s, Horsham, and his girlfriend, Molly Keeling, attended Millais School and Collyer’s. To pay tribute, email matthew@theresident.co.uk or write to Your Shout, The Resident, First Floor, 7-8 Sterling Buildings, Carfax, Horsham RH12 1DR.
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