TRIBUTES have flooded in for a “kind and caring” Brit mum who died suddenly alongside her unborn baby daughter in Nigeria.
Claire Chadwick was 37 weeks pregnant when tragedy struck while she was living abroad.
Her devastated family are now battling to raise £10,000 so they can fly her body 3,000 miles back home to Newport, South .
An urgent GoFundMe appeal has been launched to cover the crippling repatriation and legal fees.
In a heartbreaking message, sister Shannon said.“It is with a heavy heart that our family shares the sudden passing of our sister Claire.
“She was 37 weeks pregnant, and tragically, we lost her precious baby girl as well.
“Claire spent her recent years living in Nigeria, and our immediate focus now is bringing Claire back home to the UK so she can be laid to rest surrounded by her family.
“The logistical and legal steps for an international repatriation are unexpected and difficult to manage.
“We have set a goal of £10,000 to help us cover these repatriation and legal costs.”
In an emotional update, Shannon warned the clock is ticking to repatriate Claire, adding: “The amount of support has been overwhelming. Our community ALWAYS comes together in times of hardship.
“We appreciate every single donation and share. Timing is crucial with this situation, so the more we share now the better chance we have of bringing Claire home to get the send-off she deserves.”
Grieving friends lined up to pay tribute to the mum, remembering her as a ray of sunshine.
One pal said: “So so sorry to hear this. I remember Claire from when we were little and went dancing together.
“My mum actually has a few pictures of us all somewhere. Rest in peace lovely.”
Another added: “I’m so devastated, she was such a kind and caring woman.”
While a third wrote: “She was such a beautiful girl. Always made people laugh.”
The tragedy comes as a after her baby boy died when she was 30 weeks pregnant.
Zoey Campbell-Lowndes, a teacher from Manchester, remains in an induced coma in Dubai following an emergency C-section to deliver her stillborn son.
Her heartbroken family said she and her partner Kevin suffered “every parent’s worst nightmare” when they received the devastating that their unborn child had died.
Zoey was quickly rushed into surgery but her condition rapidly deteriorated after the procedure.
She spent three days in intensive care and was recently placed into a medically induced coma as doctors battle to save her life.
To add to the agony, Zoey’s family have been hit with an eye-watering medical bill topping £100,000.
In a GoFundMe appeal , her distraught loved ones said: “We never imagined finding ourselves in this position.
“Our family is grieving the loss of a precious little boy while desperately hoping and praying that Zoey will pull through.
“Having to worry about the cost of medical treatment on top of such an unimaginable loss is something no family should ever have to face.”
