Family launch fundraising campaign after tragic death of Northamptonshire choir member
A fundraising campaign has been launched to support the family of a leading member of Northamptonshire choir who tragically died in a car crash last month.
Letitia Cuney, aged 53, from Ecton, and her friend Cheryl Pierre, 47, from Northampton, both died in Addenbrooke’s Hospital days apart after the collision on the A10 near Chittering in Cambridgeshire in December.
Northants Sings Out paid tribute to Letitia soon after the sad news was announced and said the choir had ‘lost a star’ and ‘part of its heartbeat’, as well as losing a close friend.
Now, a fundraising page has been launched on Go Fund Me to help the family pay for the funeral and give Letitia “the send-off she truly deserves”.
A statement on the page, which is entitled Letitia Cuney...The Legend, paid tribute to her.
"Letitia was a joyful, vibrant soul, always smiling, dancing and singing, who brought warmth, laughter and light into the lives of so many people,” the statement said. “She was loved deeply and her absence is felt profoundly by all who knew her.
"As we come to terms with Letitia passing, we are faced with difficult task of arranging her final farewell. We want to give Letitia the dignified and heartfelt send-off she truly deserves, but unfortunately the financial burden of sudden funeral expenses is overwhelming during this already challenging time.
“The funds raised will go toward funeral and cremation costs, as well as helping to return Letitia’s ashes to America, where her mother is buried,” the statement added.
“Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support during this time. It truly means the world to us.”
To donate to the appeal, visit Go Fund Me