Funeral fund plea for mum’s second son

A mother has been hit by a double tragedy after losing both her sons just three weeks apart.

Elaine Hunter was already reeling from the loss of her son Ross, 41, on July 13.

But police came to her door to inform her that her youngest, Ryan, 31, had also passed away on Tuesday.

A campaign has been launched to help the grieving mother, from Kirkcaldy, pay for a second funeral.

A family friend has launched an online campaign in search of donations for Ryan’s funeral after Elaine had only just arranged Ross’s.

Carol Dick said that she felt moved to set up the Gofundme page after seeing the difficulty Elaine had endured in organising Ryan’s funeral.

“I’ve known Elaine for 38 years,” said Carol.

“I know how hard it was for her to get help for the first funeral.

“It’s absolutely shocking. She’s distraught.

“She’s lost two sons in three weeks, so I’m trying to raise £2,000 to help with the costs for Ryan’s funeral.

“No mother should have to bury her son, but for it to happen again like this is awful.”

Police said inquiries are being carried out following the recent deaths but neither is being treated as suspicious.

Ross Morrison’s funeral will take place at Kirkcaldy Crematorium today at 9.30am.

The campaign to fund Ryan’s funeral can be found at https:// www.gofundme.com/muchneed-help-mother-grieving.