HEARTBREAKING tributes have been paid to a “beautiful and caring” gran who was swept into a river during Storm Babet.
The body of snack tycoon Wendy Taylor was pulled from the Water of Lee in Glen Esk, Angus, at around 4pm on Thursday.
The body of Wendy Taylor was pulled from the Water of Lee in Glen Esk
The 57-year-old was reported missing at around 1:45pm during severe weather conditions.
Wendy was a director of the Taylor Snacks group, formerly Mackie’s Crisps.
Her devastated family today paid tribute to the mum, who they described as a “ray of sunshine”.
They added: “We are absolutely heartbroken to lose Wendy in such tragic circumstances and are still struggling to come to terms with it.
“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.”
In a post on social media, Lord-Lieutenant for Perth and Kinross Stephen Leckie wrote: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Wendy Taylor, who was swept into the Water of Lee at Glen Esk on Thursday.
“Our thoughts are with her husband George and their children James, Sally and Susanna and grandchildren India and George.”
On Thursday, John Gillan tragically lost his life while driving along the B9127 at Whigstreet near Forfar, Angus.
The 56-year-old was killed when a falling tree struck his car.
The fatal smash took place as the region was battered by powerful winds and heavy rain.
Scots have been urged not to travel unless necessary.
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