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Lynn Love

'Jack was the light of our lives' Mum of tragic schoolboy, 6, left brokenhearted

A heartbroken Scots mum has paid tribute to the 'light of her life' following her six-year-old son's sudden death.

Jack Stewart, from Dundee, passed away on Sunday, May 7. His devastated mum Jillian said his death has left her family 'brokenhearted'.

Speaking to the Daily Record, she said the youngster will be missed terribly.

She added: "Jack was the light of our lives. He has left all of us brokenhearted.

"The years Jack gave us were so happy and special and we will miss him terribly.

"Although it does not ease the pain, we are overwhelmed by the good in people and wish to thank everybody for their kind messages and gestures. It has given us some comfort and this incredibly difficult and tragic time."

Talented footballer Jack played for Dundee West FC since he was three and has been remembered by the club as a popular 'wee westie'. The club paid tribute to the Sidlaw View Primary pupil on Wednesday and messages of love flooded in for the young player.

His teammates said they will honour Jack by retiring his number 19 in the 2016s age group so that it will always remain his. In a statement, they wrote: "All at Dundee West are devastated to learn of the sudden passing of Jack Stewart.

"Jack aged 6, joined the club as a Wee Westies player at the age of 3. Jack continued his football with the West through the Wee Westies and into Fun 4s with the 2016s age group where Jack proudly wore the number 19 shirt.

"As a mark of respect this number 19 will be retired as a squad number by the 2016s and will remain as Jack's number. Jack, a pupil at Sidlaw View PS, was a popular member of the 2016s squad and Dundee West was a massive part of Jack's life.

"Jack's Dad, Ian also supported his son and the 2016s team by volunteering to help Jack and his teammates as well as supporting fellow coaches with coaching and general help of the team. All our thoughts are with Ian, Jillian and Jack's younger sister Rebecca as well as the wider family.

"The Stewart family as well as the wider family are committed and invested in the West and local community, being involved in different teams and age groups across the club.

"At this time the Dundee West 2016s and club will do all we can to support the family at this unbelievably sad time."

This weekend, a minute silence will be held across all of the club's games as a mark of respect to Jack. The circumstances around Jack's death are not yet known.

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