Ginette Daly: family pays tribute to Bolton mum,63, who died in Darwen Road crash

Grieving relatives of a mum who died in a crash in Bolton have paid tribute to her, calling her “the beating heart and soul” of the family.

Ginette Daly, 63, died after two cars collided on Darwen Road on Thursday 30 March. Two other people also suffered serious injuries in the horror smash.

Ginette, who was from the Bromley Cross area of Bolton, had a strong family who she “loved unconditionally” and who in return “loved her enormously”, her family said in the emotional tribute.

The mum always put other people ahead of herself and had a smile which “radiated kindness”, her devastated relatives said.

What did Ginette Daly’s family say about her in their tribute?

In the tribute to her the family said: “Ginette Daly (née Monbel) was a generous, loving mother and wife. She never ceased to put others before herself throughout her life.

“She built a strong family who love her enormously and who she loved unconditionally. She was the nucleus at the centre of our family and our lives, and gave us her patience and her love.

“Her time with us was devoted to those close to her who she warmed with her love and advice - her family, friends and many others close to her in our community.

“Her smile radiated with her kindness and she changed our lives. She was the beating heart and soul of our family, she will never be replaced, and she will be forever missed and loved.”

The family has asked for privacy during the difficult time as they grieve for Ginette and try to come to terms with her loss.

What have police said about the collision?

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are continuing to ask for anyone who witnessed the crash on Darwen Road to come forward. Officers are also asking for any doorbell, dashcam or CCTV footage which might help their investigation to be submitted.

Sergeant Phillip Collingwood, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts remain with the families affected who are being supported by specialist officers.

“No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing. If you can help, then please contact our Serious Collision Investigation Unit.”

Anyone with information about the crash can ring GMP’s collision unit on 0161 856 4741, quoting incident number 1304 of the date 30/03/2023. Information can also be reported on the GMP website, by ringing 101 or by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.