A mum and grandmother who died after being swept away in a river during Storm Babet has been described as a “beloved wife, best friend and soulmate”.
Wendy Taylor, 57, was named by police after she fell into the Water of Lee at around 1.45pm on Thursday afternoon in Glenesk, north of Brechin, Angus.
Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, her body was recovered two hours later.
Wendy’s family said: “We are absolutely heartbroken to lose Wendy in such tragic circumstances and are still struggling to come to terms with it.”
They added: “Wendy was a beautiful, kind, funny and caring person. She was a ray of sunshine for everyone who was fortunate enough to know her.
“Wendy was the beloved wife, best friend and soulmate in life to George, mother to James, Sally and Susanna and Granny to India and George.
“Our family would like to thank Police Scotland for their professionalism and sensitivity in recent days. And in particular Paul Morgan of Police Mountain Rescue for recovering Wendy.
“Thank you to all of our extended family and friends for supporting us through this indescribably difficult time.”
