BOY'S FEAR
Dad breaks down as he tells how son, 7, asked him ‘who’s next, you or me?’ after losing mum, 49, and gran to coronavirus
A DAD who survived the passing of his wife and mother-in-law from coronavirus broke down in tears after his son asked him - "who's next daddy, you or me?"
Chris Cadby lost his wife, Julianne, and his mother-in-law to Covid-19 in the space of three weeks before battling the deadly virus himself.
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Having already told his son that his granny had passed away on April 11, Chris was now left with the heartbreaking task of telling his on about his wife's passing.
Speaking to Sky News this morning Chris,43, said: "He came down, I already had to tell him on Sunday that his granny had died.
"I called him down I said: 'Evan, mummy has gone to be with granny' and he came over and gave me a hug. He had a little cry.
"In the afternoon he said 'who's next daddy, is it going to be you or me?' I said I hope it's none of us. We don't want any more do we?'
"We didn't do anything wrong and it has decimated us now."
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Julianne was an NHS worker in Cardiff who died just four days after her mother Joan was killed by the bug.
The 84-year-old Joan had been living with the family when she contracted the virus.
Chris went on Sky News in the hope of sharing the message of the importance of social distancing.
He said: "You got these people still going out just please go in. It's not just for you, it's for me."
The dad-of-one spent a week in hospital on a ventilator after catching the virus but has since recovered.
It comes after tributes for mum Julianne, 49, flooded in after she tragically lost her life.
Julianne had worked in several roles at her health board in Cardiff, Wales across three decades and was a "much-loved" member of her team.
A spokesman for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board said: "Julianne was a much-loved member of our team, she was extremely warm and caring and would always make time to help and support her colleagues.
"Her dedication shone through, playing a central role in all that we do in the service and her focus was always on ensuring we are delivering the best service we can for children and young people.
"Her loss will be felt by all the many colleagues she has worked with over the years.
"She is survived by her husband Chris, their son Evan and her brother Ian. We will miss her greatly."
little Evan after the coronavirus tragedy.
Fundraiser Natalie Lloyd-Hughes said on a JustGiving page: "We heard the absolutely awful news that Julianne had passed away from Covid-19.
"Myself and all of Julianne's friends from Year 2 St Bernadettes would like to help this family as much as we can and ask you to please dig as deep as your pockets will allow for this lovely family who have endured the worst possible loss.
"To Julianne and Chris' families and friends, we send our deepest condolences and pray for you at this sad time."
So far the fundraiser has raised more than £30,000 for Chris and his son Evan.
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