Every drink death is a tragedy: Ayrshire support service pays tribute to victims and their families

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An Ayrshire alcohol counselling service has told how every drink-related death is a tragedy. Ayrshire Council on Alcohol has paid tribute to two victims who died just days apart.The service which offers one to one support to individuals who are concerned about their drinking say their “hearts go out” to families who this week told Ayrshire Live of their heartache after losing a loved one.We told how a young Ayr dad died aged just 31 after struggling with alcohol since his teens.Frederick George Jenkins known as George was described as a ‘very kind’ person who struggled to look after himself.The dad-of-one passed away on Friday, January 5 after falling into a coma caused by liver failure.Heartbroken brother Thomas Jenkins told how he exhausted all options whilst trying to save his brother as he urged others worried about drinking to reach out for help before it’s too late.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.Just days before George passed away a daughter was mourning the death of her mum who battled her own demons.And Lorna Fisher died aged 48 on New Years Eve after deteriorating due to liver failure brought on by alcohol.Her devastated daughter Courtney Fisher told Ayrshire Live how her caring mum would put everyone else first before herself.Kerry McGee, service manager for Ayrshire Council on Alcohol, was left saddened to hear of both tragic deaths.Kerry told Ayr