Police believe Tom Voyce tried to cross a ford in Northumberland flooded by Storm Darragh.
Anna Voyce said she had been overwhelmed by the support received during the search for her husband, Tom
A body found in an area in Northumberland flooded during Storm Darragh has been confirmed as that of the missing 43-year-old. Anna Voyce paid tribute to her husband and said: "My main focus now is our son Oscar having done what he asked, 'find Daddy'."Northumbria Police confirmed on Thursday its Marine Unit had discovered a body near Abberwick Mill, following a large-scale search."We have all been overwhelmed by the support of friends, many travelling from far afield to help with the search.
"Oscar is immensely proud of his Daddy and he was the best father and role model that Oscar could have asked for."Mr Voyce is believed to have died attempting to cross Abberwick Ford, near the village of Bolton, Northumberland, which was flooded due to Storm Darragh"The senior players couldn't have enjoyed his sessions more and in recent years he has taken to coaching the minis, and I know he will be a huge miss to them.
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