A 19-year-old college student from West Lothian has been appointed as a board trustee at Values into Action Scotland - a charity that supports people with autism and/or learning difficulties.
15.02.2022 - 12:57 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The people of Perth and beyond paid touching final tributes to the late Lily Douglas as she was laid to rest in a private service on Valentine’s Day.
Dedicated mum Jane invited residents of the Fair City, who had been “so kind and generous” to the 14-year-old cancer fighter, to wish her farewell on her final journey through the Fair City streets yesterday.
The hearse left Uist Place at 1.20pm and went on to Gowans Avenue where her school pals and fellow pupils at St John’s Academy waved goodbye.
She then headed along Tay Street and Caledonian Road, before reaching Wellshill Cemetery on Jeanfield Road.
Posting on social media yesterday, mum Jane said: “Today I take you to your final resting place my beautiful baby girl.
“I miss you more than you will ever know and I don’t know how to live my life without you but I promise to keep your memory alive and make your short beautiful life help others. I was the luckiest mum in the world to have you and I will always remember that even on my hardest days.
“You made me a better person and taught me how to be brave, fearless and kind.
“My heart will break forever but I know I will meet you again angel. Keep dancing and smiling in heaven baby girl, until we meet again.”
The service followed a public demonstration of love held on Friday for the brave teen, who tragically died at her Perth home on January 23, graced by a special performance from star musician Lewis Capaldi.
St Matthew’s Church was filled with invited guests who had come to see and hear tributes to the young teen who had won so many hearts.
Fourteen-year-old Lily, who discovered she had cancer aged nine, continued to enter - and win - dance competitions despite her illness and treatment sapping her strength.
She spent her
A 19-year-old college student from West Lothian has been appointed as a board trustee at Values into Action Scotland - a charity that supports people with autism and/or learning difficulties.
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