Tributes to ‘loyal and loving’ great grandad killed in car fire
BLAZE WAS LIKELY TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY A CIGARETTE, INQUEST TOLD
THE family of a “loyal and loving” man who tragically died after his car caught fire have paid tribute to him following an inquest into his death.
Michael James Green’s remains were discovered in the vehicle on marshland just off the B4406 between Cwm Penmachno and Blaenau Ffestinog on Father’s Day last year (June 21).
The retired courier and former RAF mechanic of Fron Fawr, Blaenau Ffestiniog had to be identified by his DNA taken from his toothbrush.
At an inquest held into the 70-year-old’s death at Ruthin County Hall last week, assistant coroner for North Wales east and central Elizabeth Dudley-Jones said a cigarette was the most likely source of ignition.
However, the inquest heard it was not possible to determine the exact cause of the car fire, which caused Mr Green’s death.
Now Mr Green’s family have paid tribute to him in a statement released via North Wales Police.
“Meic was a loyal and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother who cared very much for his family and, whatever happened, that will be our memories of him,” they said.
“Brought up in Llanuwchllyn and Pentrefoelas and then settling down in Blaenau Ffestiniog, he grabbed the chance later on to see the world by working and travelling to many countries.
“Recently, he would travel regularly back and forth to Germany as a result of his work as a courier.
“He was a modest character and he didn’t like a fuss and he wouldn’t make a fuss of any kind.
“’We are very grateful for the support that we received from the police and liaison officers in our grievous loss and also to friends, neighbours and relations for the love and care shown to us in our bereavement.”
Detective Chief Inspector Sion Williams, of North Wales Police, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mr Green following his tragic death and we recognise the profound impact this has had on those who knew him.”
“We launched a multi-agency investigation that involved a number of specialist resources with an absolute focus on trying to establish what caused this tragic event,” added DCI Williams.
“I am entirely satisfied that this was an incident solely involving Mr Green’s vehicle when he was out for one of his usual afternoon drives – something that he enjoyed and clearly had a passion for.
“Nevertheless and despite our painstaking and meticulous efforts, we have sadly been unable to isolate the elementary factor with the vehicle that instigated the fatal chain of events.”
The coroner recorded a conclusion of death by misadventure as a result of an accident.