A YOGA teacher has honoured her husband's memory following his death just six weeks after being diagnosed with cancer.

Denise Fraser-King, from Plumley, lost her husband Simon King in June turning her world upside down.

Sixty-two-year-old Simon, an IT consultant, died a little more than a month after discovering he had oesophageal cancer, ultimately spread through his body.

Simon's last eight days were spent in the care of the East Cheshire Hospice and now Denise has braved a firewalk over hot coals to help support the hospice care for others.

She said: "Simon was fit and active and when the cancer came out of the blue it was a massive shock.

Northwich Guardian: Simon was cared for at the East Cheshire Hospice in his final daysSimon was cared for at the East Cheshire Hospice in his final days (Image: East Cheshire Hospice)

"You want the best for a loved one and we had to fight a lot of battles during his illness.

"But I didn't have to do any of that once he went into the hospice. I felt comfortable, knowing he was somewhere he was being looked after.

"It changed how everything was for us. The care was superb. They were looking after me as well.

"As soon as he got there you see that, even though he was poorly, the burden had been taken off us both.

"They just held my hand basically, pushing me to look after myself as well.

"It was a Godsend at a time when basically you're not even thinking in a logical way.

"You need other people to help you as much as possible. They see it every day and took over.

"It's such a lovely place. The way it feels and everything they do for families.

Northwich Guardian: Denise (right) with her sister Jean after their firewalkDenise (right) with her sister Jean after their firewalk (Image: East Cheshire Hospice)

"When I was told he was going into a hospice, I thought 'Oh, doom and gloom and I don't fancy that'.

"The thought of everyone dying, but it doesn't feel like that when you're there. It felt pleasant and nice, with an uplifting atmosphere."

Denise, a hynotherapy student, has so far raised £300 for the hospice.

She added: "Part of dealing with things is throwing yourself into something and that's what I've been doing.

"I wanted to give something back. I'm a bit of a wimp, but the firewalk didn't bother me. It was a case of mind over matter."

Denise's sister Jean Ham also organised a dog show at her home in North Wales to raise funds for the hospice.

You can donate to Denise's fundraising page here.