A heartbroken family have today thanked those who have offered support and sent well wishes following the death of their beloved wife and mum Wendy Haggath.
The Peterhead mother-of-four has been described as a “whirlwind of energy and ideas” by those who knew her best.
The 42-year-old’s sudden death has sparked an outpouring of love from friends, Symposium Coffee customers and the wider business community.
Her husband, Paul, and daughters Imogen, Olivia, Ava and Ellie, have said she was as an “inspiring, beautiful soul” who loved them all dearly.
Mr Haggath said: “She will be remembered as the woman who raised four girls to be independent, kind and clever – who loved her very much.
“Wendy had many strengths. To name a few: she was composed under pressure, great at putting ideas into motion, she was a good starter and visionary, good at delegation, organising and she was charitable and kind.
“And she was more than that – she was a force of nature, a whirlwind of energy and ideas, who caught everyone up in her enthusiasm.
“Wendy was a beautiful person, someone people loved to be with.”
‘Thank you for the prayers and well wishes’
On Sunday, Apex Church in Peterhead invited people to attend an in-person service of worship and reflection to remember Mrs Haggath.
Her family shared their tribute with the congregation, ending with the bible verse 2 Timothy 4:7: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”
Mr Haggath and his daughters also extended thanks to everyone for all the prayers and well wishes they have received during this “extremely devastating time”.
The couple, who were married for more than 20 years, turned their partnership into a successful business.
The Symposium Coffee chain has expanded over the last 17 years, and now has 10 branches across Aberdeenshire, including Peterhead, Fraserburgh, Portsoy and Ellon.
Tributes have also been shared online since the news broke over the weekend, with more than 1,000 people sharing their condolences on the business’s Facebook page.
Friends said Mrs Haggath had a “huge heart” that never stopped giving, and said they would “miss her forever”.
Others described her as a “force of nature”.
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