Tributes have been paid to a "beautiful and bright" mum of two died who suddenly at the age of 29. Laura House, from Cricklade, died unexpectedly on July 11 after collapsing with brain trauma. Shocked members of the community have since donated thousands to her husband, Chris, and their two children - a six-year-old daughter and a three-year-old son.
Laura had just passed her exams at Boots in Cricklade, where she was known by many in the area. Fern McQuillan set up a fundraising page on GoFundMe, asking for members of the public, friends and family, to do what they could to offer support to Laura's family. Donations came in thick and fast that Fern had to raise the target to £10,000 and at the time of writing, £9,280 has been given.
Fern said: “Last week, on July 11, we lost a beautiful and bright member of our community. A loss which was sudden and unforeseen. She added: “Laura’s death has touched the hearts of many in our local community and beyond.
The grief and loss we feel are immeasurable in comparison to that of her family, husband, and two young children. Laura was described as a happy, welcoming, creative, always smiling member of our local community, and she supported it in many ways that we continue to be so grateful for and build upon. Fern said: “Laura’s family deserves the full support of our local community at this difficult time.
With your kind donations, we hope that Laura’s life can be celebrated in the way that her family wishes and to help a.