Hundreds gather for Donaghadee vigil in memory of Sarah Montgomery
Sarah was described as "loved by everybody" and "the best wee mummy”
Hundreds of people have gathered in Donaghadee in County Down for a vigil in memory of 27 year old Sarah Montgomery.
The heavily pregnant mum-of-two was pronounced dead at her home in the town on Saturday.
Yesterday 28 year old Zak Hughes from Ardglen Place in Belfast was remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with her murder and child destruction.
Crowds walked from the town's Resource Centre to Ms Montgomery’s home where flowers have been laid.
Family friend Dawn Field told Downtown/Cool FM News, “I’ve known Sarah from the day and hour she was born. I was very close with her mum”
She continued, “Sarah was one of the kindest people you could ever meet. She was loved by everybody. She was just perfect and the best wee mummy.”
Ainsley White became emotional as she addressed the crowd about her best friend.
She described Ms Montgomery as a "mother, a sister, a granddaughter, a friend".
She added, "To Sarah, family meant everything. Her two little girls meant absolutely everything to her.
"Sarah was the best mummy and she couldn't wait to make her family complete with her little boy."
She said "I hope Sarah knew how much she was loved.”
"I don't have the words to describe Sarah as a friend, I was honoured to call her my best friend and my sister at the same time.
"She never failed to put a smile on your face. She was a girl's girl, she had your back."
Ms White said, "It is an absolutely cruel world that we live in. Sarah was just the best ever.”
"Both of you are in the arms of the angels and you are both safe, I hope you both rest in peace and you are looking over us.”
"Just know your girls are going to be the most protected kids in this world."
The crowd then observed a minute's silence before breaking into applause.
Emalyn Turkington from Women’s Aid described the feeling in Donaghadee as “Shock, sadness, and devastation”. She said the vigil was to show support to Sarah and her family, as well as to support the grieving community.