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Portland stab death son Martin Rusling 'warm and loving' | Portland stab death son Martin Rusling 'warm and loving' |
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The mother of a 44-year-old man who was stabbed to death in Dorset has paid tribute to her "warm and loving" son. | |
Martin Rusling was pronounced dead early on 28 December after police were called to Park Road in Portland. | Martin Rusling was pronounced dead early on 28 December after police were called to Park Road in Portland. |
His mother Judy Butcher said he had a "wonderful smile" and was "always there for everybody". | His mother Judy Butcher said he had a "wonderful smile" and was "always there for everybody". |
Carol Kemp, 44, of St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, has been charged with his murder and will appear at Winchester Crown Court on 29 February. | Carol Kemp, 44, of St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, has been charged with his murder and will appear at Winchester Crown Court on 29 February. |
'Loved his work' | 'Loved his work' |
Ms Butcher said: "Martin was a very friendly, happy and caring person. | Ms Butcher said: "Martin was a very friendly, happy and caring person. |
"He was always there for everyone - being a good listener and helping where he could. | "He was always there for everyone - being a good listener and helping where he could. |
"He put his heart and soul into everything he set his sights on. | "He put his heart and soul into everything he set his sights on. |
"Martin felt very pleased with what he had achieved and he loved his work. | "Martin felt very pleased with what he had achieved and he loved his work. |
"Loving you was so easy - such a warm and loving person with such a wonderful smile - so many lovely memories. | "Loving you was so easy - such a warm and loving person with such a wonderful smile - so many lovely memories. |
"Sadly, that's all there is now but they will stay with us forever." | "Sadly, that's all there is now but they will stay with us forever." |
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