Rescue team’s warm tributes to Andrew, 26
Sad loss of mountain man‘Dochy’
Tributes have been paid to a much-loved mountain rescue volunteer who has died at the age of just 26.
Andrew Eadington, from Comrie, passed away on Monday, October 18.
He was a long-serving volunteer with the Killin Mountain Rescue Team.
In a statement, a Killin MRT spokesperson said: “We were all devastated and stunned to learn of Andrew’s sudden passing.
“Known to us all affectionately as ‘ Dochy’, we have lost not just a committed team member, but a mate and friend who was highly regarded by all.”
Andrew joined Killin MRT as an 18-year-old – following in the footsteps of his dad Richard, who is currently a team member and SARDA search dog handler.
The spokesperson added: “Andrew quickly fitted into our team family.
“He was always keen to help and give up time to volunteer and help people in difficulty on the hills.
“He loved the hills and managing wildlife.
“It was the hillcraft skills he learned from his dad and many hours working in the hills that made him a valuable asset, and a key part of our search and rescue capability.
“Our thoughts are with his dad Richard, and all the family at this difficult time.
“Our love of the hills will not fade. Our fond memories of Dochy will not fade.”
Scottish Mountain Rescue said: “We are extremely saddened to hear the news that Killin Mountain Rescue
Team member Andrew Eadington has passed away.
“Our sincere thoughts and condolences are with Andrew’s family, friends and team members during this extremely difficult time.”
The funeral is to take place at Perth Crematorium on Wednesday, November 3, at 3pm.
Shortly before the funeral, at around 2pm Andrew’s cortège will depart from Comrie passing by Strowan Square for anyone wishing to pay their respects as the cortège passes.
Andrew’s family have requested that anyone wishing to attend the service to wear their finest stalking tweeds, football tops or mountain rescue kit, as these were three big parts of his life.
Charitable donations, in leu of flowers, will be in aid of the Gamekeepers Welfare Trust and Killin Mountain Rescue Team.