The devastated fiancée of a young tradie who was electrocuted while working on a roof on Christmas Eve has paid tribute to the loving father.
Aaron Greentree, 29, died while he was working at a property on Jet Place, in Eagle Vale in Sydney‘s south-west, around 10am on December 24.
Mr Greentree is understood to have been working on an air conditioning unit inside the roof cavity of the home when he was electrocuted.
His partner Tiarne Leigh posted a heartbreaking tribute to Facebook on Wednesday to mourn the loss of the young father.
The couple share two daughters, Alaska and Skylar.
‘No words can describe the devastation we are feeling and the impact his absence has on our family,’ Ms Leigh wrote.
‘He will be forever loved and missed, and will live on through his children and in our memories. The best gift he gave me was our girls and my heart will ache for the rest of my life.
‘I love you Aaron, you were my heart and soul and I am so sorry.’
The devastated partner of the tradie Tiarne Leigh posted a heartbreaking message to Facebook on Wednesday to mourn the loss of the young father (pictured with his family)
Mr Greentree is understood to have been working on an air conditioning unit inside the roof cavity of the home (pictured) when the horror accident occurred
The emotional post sparked an outpouring of grief from their loved ones.
‘I’m so sorry for your loss Tiarne hold those babies close,’ one person wrote.
‘Omg my heart is aching, I’m so sorry to hear this Tiarne! Sending you and the girls all the love in the world,’ another said.
‘I have no words! My heart is breaking for you! I am so so sorry for the loss of your wonderful man!’ a third commented.
A close friend previously told the Daily Telegraph the young family were struggling to come to terms with Mr Greentree’s sudden death.
‘We can’t even begin to understand this… he was the best dad, we are shattered for his girls,’ the friend said.
‘How do you break this news to them, especially on Christmas?
‘He was a beautiful young man. May he rest in peace.’
Aaron Greentree, 29 (pictured) died while he was working at a property on Jet Place, in Eagle Vale, in Sydney’s south-west around 10am on December 24
Emergency services including paramedics and fire crews rushed to the scene (pictured), but despite their best efforts to revive Mr Greentree, he could not be saved
A GoFundMe page has since been set up by friends to provide his young family with much-needed financial support.
‘We got the devastating news our ball-breaking, heart of gold friend Aaron, while doing what he did best, helping a mate out, was involved in a fatal accident,’ they wrote.
‘Aaron was the life of every party, the jokester, the funny gentle giant that was an amazing mate.’
Just over $29,000 has been raised of the $30,000 the target amount.
Emergency services including paramedics and fire crews rushed to the home on Tuesday but Mr Greentree could not be saved.
NSW Police set up a crime scene at the property following the incident.
Several of Mr Greentree’s friends also visited the scene.
The doting dad recently got engaged to Ms Leigh and celebrated his 29th birthday in November.
Forensic officers spent hours removing tiles from the roof to get access to the space underneath the roof in an effort to recover Mr Greentree’s body.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
