Mum dies suddenly of stroke, aged 33, leaving nine-year-old daughter

Mum dies suddenly of stroke, aged 33, leaving nine-year-old daughter She has been described as a “beautiful soul” A healthy mum has died suddenly from a stroke aged just 33, leaving behind her nine-year-old daughter. Rachael Hewerdine, from Manchester, died in hospital on September 29. Her sudden death has devastated her loved ones, with friends remembering her as a “beautiful soul” and a “kind girl”. Her daughter Bonnie is now being cared for by her grandparents, Michelle and her husband, Brian. Rachael’s friend Katie said she was “so, so shocked and saddened" calling her "such a beautiful soul". She said: “Rachael leaves behind a nine-year-old little girl, a baby now without her mum. As we all know, funerals are expensive, as will be raising a grandchild for her parents. Rest peacefully, beautiful, kind girl.” Rachael’s mum said the mother and daughter had been an inseparable team. Michelle said: “It’s such a very sad and shocking event that has left us all shocked and shaken, losing our precious daughter and Bonnie losing her mom. “They were a team, Rachael and Bonnie. Nothing or no one could get between them.” A fundraiser has been launched to give Bonnie a trip to Disneyland Paris following the devastating loss of her mother. Her grandparents hope the magical break will bring her some happiness as she begins coming to terms with life without her mum. Michelle has asked mourners to donate to the appeal rather than sending flowers. She said: “After such a sad event, we thought Bonnie deserves a holiday to Disneyland Paris, where we would love to take her. “We are hoping this magical adventure could help in a small way emotionally for Bonnie especially. Please don’t send flowers for Rachael’s passing. Please make a donation on my GoFundMe page. All proceeds will go towards making Bonnie smile.” Rachael’s funeral is due to take place in Manchester on Monday, 26 October.