Mrs Lonsdale said: “Just last month, a farmer, Michael Armstrong, was killed on the A697 near Whittingham so this has been a very difficult time for so many people.
“His funeral is on Tuesday and many of those who knew Michael have also been involved in the search for Tom,” she added.
Mr Voyce was capped nine times for England from 2001 until 2006 and played for Wasps, Bath and Gloucester before retiring from the sport in 2013.
He previously worked for the bank Investec and has been living in Alnwick since 2020.
Former England teammate Lawrence Dallaglio and Matt Dawson, who played alongside Mr Voyce at Wasps, have been among those who have spoken of their sadness at the apparent loss of the former England winger and full-back.
Premiership Rugby said it was “devastated” and thinking about Mr Voyce’s loved ones.
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