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Andy Shipley & Sian Traynor

Tributes flood in for 'funny' Edinburgh dad after tragic death

Tributes have been paid from all across Edinburgh to a young dad, who has sadly passed away at the age of 31.

Ryan Farrer, passed away on Sunday, and friends took to social media to express their shock and sadness at his death.

Ryan was a father to a ten-year-old son and 6-year old-daughter, and was well loved by friends and family.

The circumstances behind Ryan's death have not yet been confirmed, however this is the second tragedy the Farrer family has faced in recent years.

Five years ago, Ryan's beloved gran, June Spiers tragically dies after a fire broke out in the living room of her flat in Granton, reports the Daily Record.

Friends of Ryan took to social media to remember him.

James Austin Burnetto posted on Facebook : “Rest in peace Ryan Farrer. I’ll always remember how nice you were to me and how funny you were - gutted.”

Others recalled fond memories of spending time with the man they described as “funny” and a “gentleman”.

Sheila Clark wrote: “What a great guy he was - can’t believe he is gone - wee gentleman. So sad, gone too soon, fly high Ryan.”

And Michelle Whytock added: “Rest in peace Ryan Farrer - one of the funniest guys.

"We had the best times listening to Lana Banana - our pished song - dancing about the living room like absolute bams.

"Love u pal, never forget u, thinking of all your family.”

Other friends expressed their heartbreak in emotional posts at Ryan being taken away so suddenly.

Simone Miller Ormsby posted on Facebook: “Ryan can’t believe I’ll never speak to you again - RIP my friend.”

And Donna McFarlane added: “Sleep tight mate. I’ll see you on the other side one day.”

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