Yep Says (Feb 2): Great comfort for Leeds family in grief

Our hearts go out to the family of young Otis Webster who has died at the tender age of nine.

Otis was found lifeless in his bedroom by his poor mother, Beverley, after he was kept off school suffering from what was thought to be no more than a cold.

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Otis Webster.

Despite their terrible grief his family have spoken out to thank the staff at Leeds General Infirmary and Martin House Children’s Hospice, who cared for them and for their boy in his last hours.

A reminder indeed of the comfort, support and light these people can bring, even in our darkest hours.

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