Colwyn Bay single mum had a 'soul of pure gold'

Claire Hill, a 47-year-old mother-of-three, died unexpectedly at her home on Friday (August 4).

She is survived by her partner, David, and her three children; Dominic, Luke and Amy.

A member of numerous biking groups, Claire also worked as an end-of-life carer.

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Jeff Walker, who knew Claire through their shared love of riding motorbikes, set up a “GoFundMe” page to support her children, one of whom is autistic, and to put towards funeral costs.

You can donate yourself by visiting: www.gofundme.com/f/claire-hill.

He said: “It was a hell of a shock for us. I knew her through the biking world for a good few years. She was a very, very keen motorcyclist, and avid member of biking groups.

“She’d think nothing of jumping on a bike whenever she had a day off and doing 200 miles on it. She was lovely, really kind, and always had a smile on her face and time for people.

“She was always making people laugh. We went on loads of rides together.

“It (fundraiser) is mainly to help her kids out, and with organising the funeral. It’s going to be an expensive time.”

Claire Hill (Image: David Roberts-Griffiths)

Amy Hill, Claire’s daughter, celebrated the life of her late mother.

She said: "My mum was a single mother who always did the best she could for us.

“I will always remember the times we would send random silly pictures, and I will forever miss her laughter; it was infectious and a pleasant sound to listen to.

“I will also miss her hugs; no hugs compared to a ‘mum hug’. I’m going to miss her watching ‘Murder, She Wrote’ while crocheting. I hope to see you in another lifetime, mum.

“Love you forever, and see you in another life as your daughter again, when the time is right.”

Claire’s partner, David Roberts-Griffiths, remembered her as his “best friend” and “riding buddy”.

He added: “Claire was my girlfriend, rock, best friend, and riding buddy.

“You can't sum up Claire with one word. You could try ‘bubbly’, ‘loving’, ‘smiley’, ‘happy’, ‘fun’, ‘adventurous’, ‘caring’, ‘an inspiration to so many’, but even, then you would just touch the surface.

“Her friends would look at her Facebook page for one reason - to find out what adventures she was on today.

“Wherever she went, as soon as she took off her helmet, a mass of beautiful purple hair would drop out and flow, and then that huge smile would appear; infectious and genuine.

“She was also an end-of-life carer for the council, and loved her job so much, because she cared that much about others.

“Words cannot explain what a wonderful mother and woman she was. She was a soul of pure gold. I would break my heart in two and give her a piece to have her back.”

Other biking friends of Claire’s also paid tribute to her following her death.

Clive Senior said: “Claire was a lovely lady. She was the life and soul of the party; always happy and smiling, always bubbly. I never heard a bad word about her.

“My son Corey and I got to know her, her partner Dave, and daughter Amy through our love of motorcycles. 

“She was always smiling and always cheerful; we sat in the bike cafe chatting over a brew with other bikers. She was full of life and energy. It is a tragic shame.”

Sharon Jones added: “I have known Claire since we did our Module 1 tests together. Having become firm friends after that, we would go out all over.

“I then helped her to overcome her fear of geared bikes by making her ride my CB500 until she was confident enough to go for her Module 2. Having passed that, she was eager to ride as often as she could.

“Her bike was living at my house for a short while. Once we installed the bike store for her at her house, there was no excuse, and she was out before anyone was even up. 

“There was no stopping her on any ride. In the few years she has been riding, she has done more miles and been much further than some people who have been riding for years.

“I will always remember her for her infectious laugh, welcoming smile, and her ability to make anyone a friend.

“She brought so many people together who may not have known each other had it not been for Claire, and her love of cake and ice cream.

“She will always be with me and I will always be in shock at her sad end. My thoughts are with her three children; Dominic, Luke, and Amy.”

Another friend of Claire’s, who asked to be left anonymous, said: “I knew Claire from Ann’s Kitchen, she’d come in all the time.

“She was a loving person; always bubbly, always spoke to people who’d come in, and would love to sit down and have a chat to us about where she’s off to.

“She would always mention how proud of her daughter she was.

“Ride free, Claire; everyone misses you so much.”