Family Tribute to Cambridge Scientist Killed in Llandudno Crash

The family of Daphne Stallard, who died following a road traffic collision on Brookes Street, Llandudno on Monday, September 1, have shared a heartfelt tribute to the 89-year-old. 💙

Her children have issued the following tribute:

“Our Mum, Daphne was a bright shining light of love at the centre of our family. She was a caring Mam-gu who was always full of concern and pride for her children and her grown-up grandchildren. A woman of faith who gave so much of her time to looking after others, she has always been an active volunteer at church. Daphne was a member of many community groups and spent much time visiting and writing to anyone she thought might appreciate support. She cared for people of all ages and especially enjoyed helping with small children at the church sunday school, and visiting “the elderly” who often included those younger than herself!

She was incredibly hard-working, her children remember her juggling being a full-time mother, helping at church and teaching by correspondence-course late into the night when they were small. She always had a very strong work ethic and this attitude continued even into her retirement. By training Daphne was a scientist. She studied at Cambridge and taught in a number of high schools throughout her working life. She was head of chemistry at a prestigious girls’ school in Birmingham.

Daphne was always devoted to her husband the Rev’d Charles Stallard who sadly died five years ago. They were both very fit and celebrated Daphne’s 80th birthday by climbing Snowdon together. Daphne kept active in her later years and even recently was often out walking around town as well as attending Tai Chi classes. She would have celebrated her 90th birthday this month. Her sudden loss has come as such a shock to us all. It is a comfort to us that we believe that she is re-united now with her beloved Charles, and both are safe in God’s care.”

• Mary, Andrew and John Stallard, Daphne’s children.

The investigation into the collision is ongoing. Anyone in the vicinity of Brookes Street at the time who may have information is urged to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit via the North Wales Police website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 25000723615.

A man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been released under investigation whilst enquiries continue.