Jayden Parkinson
Jayden Parkinson was a vibrant and beautiful young girl whose life was tragically cut short when her ex-boyfriend, Ben Blakeley, lured her to her death at the tender age of seventeen. At the time of her murder, Jayden was pregnant with Ben's child. Jayden had told him this; however, he carried on with his fatal actions.

Resting Jayden

 
Resting Place
Memorial Garden
About Sam

Stone inscriptions: Jayden Reeanna Parkinson 26th September 1996 - 3rd December 2013. Beloved granddaughter, Daughter, sister, Aunt. Bottom inscription: Precious moment from the start cherished forever within our hearts.

  • Full Name: Jayden Reeanna Parkinson
  • Birth: 26th September 1996
  • Death: 3rd December 2013
  • Burial:  St. Martin Churchyard
  • Memorial ID: 226069250

Samantha, Jayden's mum opens and talks about the brand new Memorial Garden (Years old now) and says it’s essentially the communities garden as it was donated to by the local community.

At 58, Samantha Shrewsbury is a proud mother of two living children and grandmother to nine cherished grandchildren. Known for her devotion as Jayden Parkinson's mum, she is also a dedicated campaigner against domestic violence and abuse. Samantha works tirelessly to raise awareness, support survivors, and challenge the stigma surrounding abuse, determined to create a safer and more compassionate community for future
generations.