A DAUGHTER has paid tribute to her hero mum who died saving her husband from a house fire.
Melanie Aisbett, 62, screamed instructions to guide her husband John Aisbett, 70, who suffers from vascular dementia, out of the house.
But after saving his life she was sadly killed in the blaze when the roof of their home collapsed.
Their daughter Rebecca Aisbett, 39, has now praised the bravery of her “fantastic and supportive” mum.
She told Hull Live: "My mum was a housewife in her later years, and always looked after me and my dad because I have multiple sclerosis and he has vascular dementia.
"She was truly a carer until the end because I found out she saved my dad's life by screaming as loud as she could for him to get outside. My dad tried to help and said he would come and help her but she told him to go.
"I believe she was trapped as the roof collapsed, and the smoke got to her. The last thing she did was make sure he got out, and many people have called her a hero for what she did."
Ten days later John remains in hospital after suffering from smoke inhalation and burns to his legs.
Because of the fire his home has been condemned – forcing Rebecca to place him in a nursing home.
She explained: "My dad only has a few pairs of pyjamas and socks now. He has no money, no belongings, no home, everything is gone.
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"Because of his dementia, he needs to be reminded of mum's passing so his heart breaks over and over again. He lays his head on me and sobs."
Rebecca's friend, Christina, has created a Go Fund Me to help with funeral costs and to help John rebuild what has been lost.
It reads: "The house fire has left John Aisbett with absolutely nothing, only the clothes on his back. This page is to help them regain and rebuild what has been lost.
"This is also to get a memorial plaque for Melanie, so family, friends and loved ones have somewhere to go and see her, and talk to her, in the bad and good times ahead.
“Please donate what you can and help regain what this family has lost. Thank you all in advance for all your help and support in this tragic time.”
An inquest into Melanie's death is expected to take place later this year.
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