Scarlett Rossborough floral tributes 'to be carefully removed' to Larne
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Many people, touched by news of Wednesday’’s heartbreaking single-vehicle traffic collision, have placed beautiful flowers, soft toys, cards and messages of sympathy at the scene where the much-loved young girl lost her life in Carrickfergus town centre and also at Castle Green.
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is now making arrangements for the items to be moved to Larne Community Care Centre at Doric Way in Antiville, following discussions with Scarlett’s family.
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Hide Ad“We have all been deeply moved by the outpouring of grief and support for the loved ones of Scarlett Rossborough following this week’s heartbreaking tragedy,” a spokesperson for the council said.
"We recognise that the local community wish to pay tribute to Scarlett, and a dedicated space at Castle Green in Carrickfergus was made available for anyone wishing to leave floral tributes and messages.
"Following discussions with Scarlett’s family, the many beautiful floral displays and messages which have already been left in High Street and at Castle Green will this weekend be carefully moved to Larne Community Care Centre – a place very close to Scarlett’s heart.
"The thoughts and prayers of everybody at Mid & East Antrim Borough Council remain with Scarlett’s family and friends at this devastating time.”
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Hide AdA spokesperson for Larne Community Care Centre added: “Anyone else who wishes to lay flowers as a tribute to Scarlett is welcome to do so at our centre.”
Scarlett, a pupil of Linn Primary School, will be laid to rest on Sunday afternoon in Larne Cemetery following a funeral service in her home at Bardic Drive, Larne.