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Ann Cusack & Steven Rae

Dad who took his own life days before Christmas after benefits stopped left granddaughter gift

A heartbroken daughter whose dad took his own life days before Christmas after his benefits were stopped has spoken of his thoughtfulness, as he ordered presents for his grandchildren before his death.

Kevin Dooley ordered walkie-talkies for his daughter Leanne and her eldest child Cara. Leanne believes the Christmas presents were Kevin's was his way of keeping in touch after he died.

The father-of-three was 48 when he took his own life after his benefits were stopped, in December 2018. Sadly, Leanne discovered his body, and had seen him just hours earlier that day, the Mirror reports.

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