The heartbroken family of a missing Dundonald mum have paid tribute to their 'beautiful angel' after a body was found in the search for her.
Devastated loved ones of Lisa Haining, 50, have announced the sad passing of the mum-of-three who vanished from the South Ayrshire village almost two weeks ago.
Police confirmed this morning that a body had been discovered in a car in the Leggatson area on Darnley in Glasgow on Sunday evening.
The NHS nurse who worked in Biggart Hospital has been described as a "gentle-natured person with a fantastic sense of humour", by her husband.
Doting husband Craig Haining said he lost his "best friend" as be announced his wife's tragic death online.
Craig, 51, said on Facebook: "It is with a heavy heart I announce the passing of my beautiful wife and angel, Lisa.
"Lisa will be missed by her children, Gregor, Emma, and Ewan.
"Lisa had the most amazing bond with our kids, and a particular four-legged friend completed our wee family.
"Lisa was a quiet and gentle-natured person with a fantastic sense of humour and a sense of fun. Something people did not always see.
"She could create the most amazing cards for people with stories of laughter throughout her life.
"To my best friend for infinity and a wonderful mum to our children. Until we meet again, my angel, sleep peacefully."
Lisa leaves behind three children Gregor, 22, Emma, 19 and Ewan, 15.
Daughter Emma has told how her mum was a beloved NHS nurse who looked after people all over Scotland "through to their last days."
Emma described her mum as a character adding "she had qualities to her that some will never possess," and that her mum "touched the lives of so many."
In an emotional statement Emma, 19, said: "My mum wasn’t just a mother to myself, Gregor, Ewan and our staffy Sophie, she was our best friend too.
"We loved her through everything just like she pushed passed our flaws no matter what.
"My mum, Lisa Haining was a real life angel who was loved by many and taken for granted by some but she would never worry about that, all she needed was her family, her pride and joy, her happiness."
Emma also paid a heartfelt thanks to everyone who who helped with the search for her mum and supporting her family. She added: "All we can say is thank you again to everyone that has been helping during the search, we would have never expected that much support in a million years.
"As a family we now need time to grieve the loss of our angel, who is now at peace. We know she will be forever watching over us until it is time to meet again.
"To our mum, we hope you have found the peace you need. You’re and always will be loved by so many. As a family we will all make you proud. We love you to infinity mum, no matter what, you can rest in peace now. Forever our angel."
A Police spokesperson said: "Around 4.20pm on Sunday, January 29, the body of a woman was found in a car in the Leggatston Road area of Darnley, Glasgow.
"Formal identification has yet to take place but the family of Lisa Haining, reported missing from Dundonald, Ayrshire, have been informed.
"There do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal."
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