A Scots dad with no health problems has died aged just 44 leaving his heartbroken family completely devastated.
Robert Crawford passed away in hospital on Saturday, just days after suffering from a cardiac arrest at his home in Coatbridge. The die-hard Celtic fan has been described as "one in a million" by loved ones who are now fundraising to pay for his final send-off.
Katie Docherty said Robert was 'like a father figure', following the passing of her own dad, and she's hoping to support the family following the tragic death. She told Glasgow Live: "Robert was my partner's step-dad. He came into my life just after my dad died so he's been a father figure for me.
"He was very family-orientated. He was the main provider for the family, he paid all the bills. He worked at Arnold Clark and then at night he would do delivery driving - he just wanted to make sure his family was provided for.
"He had no health problems or complaints so his death has been a massive shock. We live down the stairs from Robert and his wife Margaret Anne, so we were chapped at 2am on Sunday and told that something was wrong with Robert.
"He had gone into cardiac arrest. My partner worked on him and so did his wife before he was taken to hospital. They thought it was something to do with his heart so they put a stent in but his condition deteriorated over the next few days.
"He was placed in a medically induced coma but he never woke up. He had a peaceful death in the end, he was surrounded by his family and friends."
Robert has also been remembered as an avid Celtic fan who "never missed a game" and would watch matches with his step-sons Ryan, Callum, and Robbie. A fundraiser set up to help wife Maggie and 14-year-old daughter Keira has already amassed over £3,000 in donations.
Katie added: "Robert did delivery driving for a lot of places so he was really well-known. He was really chatty and easy to get along with. He was the most hard-working, kind, amazing man, who always went out his way to help anyone he could, especially his family.
"We are so lucky and proud to have been in Roberts's life, to share memories with him, and most importantly share his special day when he married the love of his life. Robert will be forever in our hearts and memory. He was such an amazing papa to his grandchildren Brody and Arabella, he really was one in a million."
To donate to the fundraiser, click here.
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