Tributes to mother and son who died in early morning fire at their Oswestry home
Tributes have poured in to a mother and son - both described as major supporters of community groups - who died in a fire at their home yesterday.
Musician Alan Metcalfe and his mother, Eileen, have been named locally as the two who lost their lives after the blaze ripped through their bungalow in Glentworth Close, Oswestry, in the early hours of Wednesday morning, leaving neighbours in shock.
Firefighters rescued them from their burning home after being called at 4.20am before they and other emergency services worked desperately to give the pair life support.
However, the man, described by Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service as in his 50s, died at the scene while the woman, said to be in her 80s, was confirmed dead at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
Mr Metcalfe was a talented brass musician and a long serving member of Porthywaen Silver Band, as well as having played for Wem Jubilee band.
The band committee has paid tribute to both Mr Metcalfe and his mother, saying thoughts were with their family and friends.
A floral tribute was left at the bungalow while band members and supporters also took to social media to pay tribute to them both, saying they were both committed to the band.
