A Scots councillor has been flooded with support after announcing the heartbreaking death of her baby. Labour's Lynsey Hamilton shared the tragic news that her baby daughter Carys was stillborn on Tuesday, January 4.
Lynsey, who is also Chair of Education at South Lanarkshire Council, paid tribute to her angel baby on social media earlier today, saying she was perfect to her family in 'every single way.'
Posting the tragic news on Twitter, the Clydesdale West councillor wrote: "Carys Charlotte Evelyn Mclay, born the 4th of January 2023, 2am, asleep. You are loved beyond your wildest dreams and although this is not what we ever imagined you are perfect to us in every single way. Mummy, daddy and big sister Erin love you very much our angel."
Friends, supporters and colleagues were quick to offer their condolences to the mum-of-two. Central Scotland MSP Monica Lennon wrote: "Heartbroken for you all. Sleep well, beautiful Carys."
Former MSP Aileen Campbell said: "Oh Lynsey, I am so sorry to read this. I have no words that seem adequate, but thinking of you all at this unimaginably difficult and sad time. Take care and sleep well, wee Carys."
Weather presenter Judith Ralston added: "Oh Lynsey, I am so sorry to read this. I have no words that seem adequate, but thinking of you all at this unimaginably difficult and sad time. Take care and sleep well, wee Carys."
SNP MSP Elena Witham wrote: "Lynsey I am so sorry for your loss of beautiful wee Carys. Sending love and light."
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