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11.04.2024 - 04:25 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The heartbroken sister of a young Scots man who died in his sleep has paid tribute to her loving brother who she described as a 'big character'.
Deberah, also known as Debbz, was very close to brother Aaron Coltart, and said the pair shared a bond like twins. Speaking about the devastating loss she reflected that her life is going to be "so quiet" without him.
The 30-year-old who lived in Currie and grew up in Stenhouse in Edinburgh, had lost both his parents in the last few years. He had recently started his own fencing business and was described as 'the life and soul of the party'.
But on March 30 he never woke from his sleep, Edinburgh Live reports.
Now Deberah and Aaron's other three siblings are in the dark over what claimed his life, as the family is left reeling from shock.
Tributes have poured in and his best friend started a fundraiser to help cover the cost of his funeral which has helped raise more than £1,000 in less than a week.
Speaking to Edinburgh Live after her brother's tragic passing, Deberah said: "Aaron had just turned 30, he was a big character and loved by most. Total ladies man, they all adored him, had the chat for everything, could talk his way in an out of anything.
"It didn't matter if he ever did anything wrong as he'd charm you back on side. He had the cheekiest sense of humour and smile.
"He loved living on the wild side of life but also loved living quietly. He was always doing something to make everyone smile and laugh. A big character who everyone knew. He was always winding me up and loved getting a reaction out of me - good or bad as long as I reacted. That was him though.
"He died suddenly in his sleep on March 30 and we don't know any more yet.
"We would fall out over silly disagreements
Prices for smaller homes are rising at a faster rate than larger properties, says Halifax. The bank says that smaller properties, particularly flats, are in higher demand due to affordability constraints faced by house hunters.
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