A devastated family have buried a ‘smiley’ Celtic fan who died after cheering on the Hoops with his dad.
Christopher Mcgonagle was tragically found dead at home in Dalmuir , Clydebank, on Wednesday May 12 just one hour after watching his team win.
The 24-year-old had no health conditions and was in great spirits before dying from an an aneurysm.
The ‘lovely boy’ who had his bright future ‘snatched away’ was laid to rest at New Dalnotter Cemetery on Tuesday.
Tributes have poured in for the popular footballer who leaves behind his shattered family and fiancee of five years, Rachel McBain.
She said: “The funeral was one of the hardest days of my life.
“We laid our Christopher Mcgonagle to rest and we all done you proud.
“You got the best send of you truly deserved, I love and miss you so much
“My heart hurts so much and trying to be strong is so hard, life just isn't the same without you anymore.
“We have the best nearly five years together, I will treasure the memories we have had together.
“I will miss that smile you always had on your face, god definitely took the best.
“I will be up later today to see you, RIP MY BOY until we are back together again.’
Speaking to the Daily Record, Christopher's shattered cousin Lynn Goff explained no one was aware of any previous health conditions he faced said he was 'always smiling.'
She said: “Christopher was the kindest boy, an amazing son and loved by many.
“He watched the Celtic match with his dad, then an hour later they found him dead on the floor of his bedroom.
“He cheered and jumped with joy every time they scored that night, as he always did. He was a huge Celtic fan.
“He used to do the old folks' gardens and was always smiling.”
Now Lynn has paid tribute to Christopher after the funeral calling him a 'true gentleman'.
She said: “Yesterday was a hard day to accept.
“We lay Christopher Mcgonagle, my little cousin to rest.
“He was such a lovely boy, with his whole life ahead of him.
“He was full of plans for his future and his adult life was really just beginning.. and it was all snatched away, without a word of warning.
“He had no enemies in this world, there was no one who met him that didn't like him, he smiled at everyone, he was always keen to help others, he was respectful and considerate and a true gentleman.
“You will be sorely missed everyday but looking around yesterday at the mass, the burial, the Glen Lusset and at Aunty Theresa's - I realised how lucky we are to have a family like ours.
“No family is perfect but ours is pretty close when it comes to being there for each other.
“A family that pulled together and stood strong, supported each other and will be there to continue to support William Mcgonagle Margaret McGonagle Leanne Mcgonagle Rachel McBain and everyone else who is grieving.
“We will grieve together but heal together also.. knowing one day, we'll meet you again.
“Never did we think you would be the one to go upstairs first, but I'm sure you'll be there to show around whoever is next.
“We were blessed to have known you Christopher,
“Always in our thoughts
“Forever in our hearts
“Rest In Peace mr.”
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