A heartbroken mum has launched a fundraiser to help pay for a headstone for her beloved son.
Fraserburgh dad-of-two Stephen Stewart died suddenly last month aged just 38.
He suffered from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy – a heart disease which often has no symptoms.
Now his mother has launched a GoFundMe to cover the cost of his headstone so she has somewhere to go to remember him.
Mr Stewart, also known as Bowie, was described as a “topper of a lad” and a “true gentleman” who would “help anybody out”.
‘A good friend to all who knew him’
Mr Stewart’s death was described as “very sudden and unexpected”.
His mother, Dariel Bowie, has since published a post online appealing for help in raising money for a headstone for her son.
She stated: “Hi, I recently lost my son on July, 12, 2023.
“He was 38 years old and died from HCM which is a heart disease.
“I am fundraising to help get him a headstone any donations would be very grateful and appreciated.”
In a public notice shared on Alexander Buchan & Son Funeral Director’s Facebook page, Â the family described Mr Stewart as a “dearly loved partner” and “much-loved and loving dad” who would be very missed.
Stating he was a “good friend to all who knew him”, they added: “It is with deep sadness, we announce the very sudden and unexpected passing of Stephen Stewart, aged 38, on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
“Stephen will be dearly missed and always remembered.”
Tributes poured in online for the dad-of-two as news of his death broke.
Janice Kerr wrote: “So, so sad – he was a topper of a lad, such a character. Love and thoughts to all the family at this heartbreaking time.”
Jenny Duncan posted: “Thinking of all you guys at the sad time. He was a character… there will be a big hole left in everyone that knew him, but also a lot of laughter.”
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