Devoted Lanarkshire dad with no health problems dies at 44 leaving family heartbroken

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A Lanarkshire dad with no health problems has died aged just 44 leaving his heartbroken family completely devastated. Robert Crawford passed away in hospital on Saturday, just days after suffering from a cardiac arrest at his home in Coatbridge.The die-hard Celtic fan has been described as “one in a million” by loved ones who are now fundraising to pay for his final send-off.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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She told Glasgow Live: “Robert was my partner’s step-dad. He came into my life just after my dad died so he’s been a father figure for me. “He was very family-orientated.

He was the main provider for the family, he paid all the bills. He worked at Arnold Clark and then at night he would do delivery driving - he just wanted to make sure his family was provided for.“He had no health problems or complaints so his death has been a massive shock.