The family of 46-year-old Jolyon Wray, who was found stabbed to death in his flat in Ryde on Monday, have today (Thursday) paid tribute to the ‘caring, honest, happy-go-lucky’ dad-of-one.
Jolyon, known as Joe to his family and friends, died after being stabbed in the back so hard that the knife penetrated his chest cavity. 53-year-old Deborah Napier has been charged with his murder and will appear before Winchester Crown Court tomorrow.
Although Mrs Napier is listed at a mainland address, Island Echo understands she has had connections with the Island for more than 30 years.
In a statement issued this afternoon, Joe’s family have said:
“Joe was our number one son, big brother to Jub, Corrine and Luke and loving father to Violet.
“He was a caring, honest, happy-go-lucky person with a heart of gold.
“Tragically taken away from his family, he will be much missed but never forgotten by all his family and friends.
“We are awaiting justice for our son.”
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His daughter Violet, 14, added:
“Dad, you were a good man with a gold heart, funny sense of humour, good painter, hardworking and a loving father.
“I will miss you. I love you forever and always. Taken too soon.”
