We have opened an online book of condolence for Freddie Farrow, five, who passed away after an incident at Fenwick in Colchester.

Freddie was in Fenwick, in High Street, on Tuesday, July 27, when he was struck by a mirror.

Despite the efforts of many people at the scene and in hospital, Freddie sadly died from his injuries on Monday, August 2.

His devastated family have now paid tribute to Gosbecks Primary School pupils Freddie, who was due to start Year 2 in September. 

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Book of condolence for Freddie Farrow, five, who died after incident at Fenwick in Colchester

"We're opening a book of condolence for little Freddie Farrow, five, who tragically passed away after being struck by a mirror inside Fenwick in Colchester last month. Freddie was a much-loved student at Gosbecks Primary School in Colchester. Send us your messages of support for Freddie's family here."

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From K Brooks

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereAbsolutely heartbreaking to hear of the tragic loss of Freddie, such a beautiful little boy. I have little ones and I cannot begin to imagine the pain and loss you must be feeling. Sending love and hugs and know you have so much love and support to try to help you through somehow. RiP Freddie xx

From K Brooks

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereAbsolutely heartbreaking to hear of the tragic loss of Freddie, such a beautiful little boy. I have little ones and I cannot begin to imagine the pain and loss you must be feeling. Sending love and hugs and know you have so much love and support to try to help you through somehow. RiP Freddie xx

From Ellie may

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereI am beyond heartbroken for you natasha, no words will ever change what happened but that cheeky happy little boy will always be with you 💙 thinking of you and your family x

From Alice Maloney

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereFly high little man x

From Jessica Henderson

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereAbsolutely shocked when I heard about this tragic insident, as a mother myself my heart broke for the family 💔 may you rest in peace Freddie and shine bright for your family, sending all the love to the family at this heartbreaking time. Xx

From Zak alshaar

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereRip 💔💔

From Community contributor

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereRest in paradise little man, I never knew you or your family but all my love goes to every single one of you. Xxx

From Community contributor

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereYour son was such a beautiful presence in this world. His soul has moved on, but he will always be with you. xxx

From Ellie newman

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereJust wanted to give my condolences to the whole family, I go to college with your daughter and will be there for her the whole way if and when she returns, he will be remembered by so many people. My best wishes to your whole family xxx

From Claire crampton

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereWhat a beautiful smiley young man you are. Shine bright Freddie so that you family can look up and see you. My thoughts are with you all❤❤😘

From Kagrina james

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereRest I peace beautiful boy xxx

From Elaine ward

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereSending hugs to family and friends and RIP little man heaven have gained an angel and your always be looking over your family 💙💙💙

From Rebecca townrow

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereEven though we have never met , I just had to say how truly heartbroken I am for you all. Sending you all love and prayers . R.I.P beautiful angel Freddie your safe now 👼 💙

From Fran warwick

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereFreddie, I didn’t know you personally, but you have certainly touched many hearts. My heart hurts for your family and friends. Fly high darling angel. Rest in Paradise xxxxx

From Sue diebelius

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereThis truly broke my heart it’s absolutely heartbreaking it’s so unfair all you did that day was go shopping with your family and then this horrific accident happened So heartbreaking your poor family have been left with a massive hole in their hearts, I’m sending my love and a million hugs & kisses to you all fly high little one and keep shining down on your family xxxxxx

From Mrs Sharon Moorcroft

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereWe can only imagine the pain that the family of little Freddie Must be suffering right now . Our hearts and prayers go out to you at this truly terrible time . Such a Sad and tragic waste of a little life . There are just no words to say how sorry we are only tears for your sweet little angel . Sleep tight in heaven little Freddie xxx

From Alaina Caira

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereI am so sorry for your loss. I can't even begin to imagine the horrible loss and pain you are experiencing. If there is ever anything I can do, please don't hesitate to ask. Absolutely heartbreaking.

From Community contributor

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereSuch a sad and devastating loss of a very handsome young man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as Freddie passes over the Rainbow and becomes your sweet, darling Angel 👼 xx

From Sophia Lee

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereRest in eternal peace beautiful Freddie, hope what a beautiful little boy you was. My deepest condolences go out to your family ❤️❤️ sending lots of love to your mummy and all of your family. Taken too young, RIP little angel 😇 😢💔 xxx

From Community contributor

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereSleep well little Freddie. My deepest condolences to his family, siblings and friends. A tragic loss, it's so very sad.

From Tara Copping

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereI just wanted to say how utterly heartbreaking it is that your beautiful little boy has been taken from you all in such tragic circumstances. My daughter goes to college with you daughter she will be there to support her when or if she returns. Having a little one myself I just cannot comprehend what you all must be going through, myself and my daughter send you all our condolences and love in these heartbreaking times xxx

From Community contributor

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereSleep Tight Beautiful Angel xxxx Taken far to soon, far to precious to remain here on earth. Thoughts are with your mummy and daddy right now xxxx

From Rachel Green

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereHeaven has gained an angel 😇you will forever be in people's thoughts little man. May you rest easy up there and keep shining down on your family. Lots of love,Rachel Green xxx

From Community contributor

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereAbsolutely heartbreaking, thinking of all the family of Dear little Freddie. Fly high little one.

From Steve Downey

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereOur thoughts are with all the family at this stressful time we are all thinking of you xx

From Kathy pushman

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereTaken to soon my heart gose out to you all bless his little heart ❤️ r.I.p darling xx

From Evie Bushell

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereI'm going to miss freddie Very Very Very Very much. We were going to be in the same class again this year and we missed him at my birthday party. He was one of my bestest friends Evie x Our hearts go out to his family and other friends. Rest easy little man xxx

From Sarah smith

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereMy heart goes out to his family , I’ve got 5 of my own and when I read what had happened it really upset me . Poor little boy may he rip xx

From T clarke

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereRIP sweet Freddie. A beautiful boy taken too soon. And gained his angel wings. Thought are with your family at this sad time ❤️❤️

From Susan Farquhar

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereSo sad to here about this little one being taken . Before his time. He has touched the hearts of many. RIP. Little man . You are now with the angels . Love to his family and friend at this sad time thinking of you all x

From Tracy worsley

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereI cannot for a second pretend to understand how you are all feeling but we are all thinking of you all. May your little man rest with the angels and walk by your sides everyday. Much love ❤

From Nathaniel mills

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereR.I.P Freddie and we are all thinking about this family and friends

From Sadie King

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereR.I.P Little Freddie. Thinking Of The Family At This Sad Devastating Time.

From Karen cocks

If you would like to share a memory, or would simply like to pay your respects, please leave your message hereSleep tight little man may u rest in peace much love xx