Family mourns loss of Canadian woman killed in London terror attack

The family of a Canadian woman killed in Saturday’s London terror attacks says the 30-year-old wouldn’t understanding “the callous cruelty that caused her death.”

Christine Archibald died after she was struck by a speeding van that plowed into people walking on London Bridge.

Archibald’s family in Castlegar, B.C. says she was a social worker with a big heart, and had worked in a homeless shelter until her recent move to Europe to be with her fiance, Tyler Ferguson.

Ferguson’s sister says the couple was walking on the bridge when Archibald was hit by the van. She says Archibald died in her fiance’s arms.

Kathy Christiansen, executive director of Alpha House in Calgary, told The Canadian Press that Archibald had worked at the non-profit until recently and that she will remain in the hearts of her friends and colleagues. “Chrissy was a bright light to many, and her generosity, kind spirit and huge heart for her work in responding to issues of addictions and homelessness at the centre inspired us all.”

Archibald’s family released a statement Sunday through the Canadian government.

“We grieve the loss of our beautiful, loving daughter and sister. She had room in her heart for everyone and believed that every person was to be valued and respected. She lived this belief working in a shelter for the homeless until she moved to Europe to be with her fiancé. She would have had no understanding of the callous cruelty that caused her death. Please honor her by making your community a better place. Volunteer your times and labor or donate to a homeless shelter. Tell them Chrissy sent you.”