Laurel Aldridge's son says family 'broken' by her death
The 62-year-old's body was found near Arundel over the weekend
The son of Laurel Aldridge has paid tribute to his mother, saying her family are 'broken' by her death.
The 62-year-old's body was found in woodland in Tortington Lane near Arundel on Saturday afternoon (February 25th) following ten days of searches.
Laurel, the sister-in-law of actor Mackenzie Crook, had last been seen leaving her home in Walberton on Valentine's Day.
In a statement posted online, Matthew Aldridge said that Laurel was found in a 'beautiful area' of woodland, and that she is now 'at peace'.
"We will miss her every day, but we are so proud of everything she achieved in her 62 years on this earth.
"Laurel was a wonderful, creative, fiercely-intelligent person, who taught us all the meaning of empathy, dependability, and love.
"We as a family are broken by what has happened, but we have each other, we have our friends, and we have the support of the local community, who have so kindly rallied around us during this difficult time. We will never forget what you have done for us. "