A thirteen-year-old girl who died after a fall has been described as a “little ray of sunshine” by her family.
Emma Taylor died on March 23 at Raigmore Hospital following a short stay after a fall.
Emma was a pupil at Aviemore Primary and Kingussie High schools and lived with long term foster carers John and Janice Rosenfield at Coylumbridge, near Aviemore.
Her carers last night paid tribute to her, saying that despite living with physical difficulties caused by a form of muscular dystrophy, she had enjoyed a “full life”.
Mr and Mrs Rosenfield said: “Emma was our little ray of sunshine. She was a gentle girl, with a sense of humour who loved life.
“She was a very happy little girl who loved music and singing especially.
“Although she had some difficulties, she led a very full life, and she was a very important person in the lives of many other people.
“We miss her very much, but we will always have lovely memories, and we take great joy from the many years when she was in our lives.
“We are appreciative of the support and kind words from many friends in our community. Those kinds words are tribute to Emma.”
Emma suffered a fall while in respite care.
Patsy Rimmell of Kingussie-based social enterprise Caberfeidh Horizons also paid tribute to Emma.
She said: “Emma was a very special little girl.
“She was a gentle and kind girl and she had such a lovely sense of humour.”
She added: “We are all so very sad to lose her.”
A funeral service will be held for Emma on Friday, April 8 from 12pm at St Andrew’s Church in Aviemore.
All are welcome to attend and donations are welcomed to the Myonic Dystrophy Support Group at the service or to funeral directors William T Fraser and Son in Inverness.