Tragedy as Scots gran, 48, dies suddenly during ‘best holiday' in Spain
FAMILY'S HEARTBREAK Tragedy as Scots gran, 48, dies suddenly during 'best holiday' in Spain
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A FAMILY has been left heartbroken after a Scots gran died suddenly while coming home from the "best holiday" in Spain.
Angela McTier, 48, passed away at Alicante airport on July 22 after suffering from a ruptured varicose vein, which caused significant blood loss.
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Angela McTier passed away while travelling home from the "best holiday"
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The 48-year-old lost consciousness in the departure lounge at Alicante airport
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The gran, from Blantyre, North Lanarkshire, lost consciousness in the departure lounge.
And despite efforts to resuscitate her, she died at the scene.
Angela's devastated daughter Michelle Hilston told STV News that her mum loved going on holiday.
And she was due to go away with her daughter and grandchildren next month.
The 24-year-old said: "My mum watched the grandkids at least two nights every week and always looked forward to them coming over.
"I'm heartbroken for my two girls who have just lost that special relationship with her.
"If there's one thing my mum loved, it was going on holiday, she thrived over there and this particular holiday to La Mata she just kept saying how amazing it was, it was her best holiday and she'd felt so well and couldn't wait to bring the grandkids over.
"She was due to go away with me and my two toddlers next month as well."
Death from ruptured varicose veins is rare, but they can burst spontaneously or after minor trauma.
On the day she died, Michelle sent Angela a video of her 11-month-old granddaughter taking her first steps.
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She added: "Her holidays were a special thing for her, she went multiple times a year, and it was one of the things she loved doing the most.
"But the thing she loved the most was her granddaughters and would ask for pictures of them multiple times a day.
"The day she died, I had sent her a video of my 11-month-old finally walking, and she was in tears over the video, phoning everyone to tell them, and I'm glad that's the last video she saw of the kids."
A fundraiser has been set up to help Angela's family during the difficult time.
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Angela was due to go on holiday with her daughter and grandchildren next month
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It read: "Sadly our friends mum Angela became unwell and passed away on July 22 while coming home from her holiday in Alicante.
"We are just looking to take a bit of stress off Angela's family to bring her home and let her get laid to rest.
"Any donations would be greatly appreciated."
The gofundme page has collected over £4,700 so far - you can donate to the fundraiser here.
A FCDO Spokesperson said: 'We are supporting the family of a British woman who died in Spain.'
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