A heartbroken wife has paid tribute to her 'soulmate' after the dad-of-three passed away following a battle with cancer.
Keir Cleminson passed away on June 8, aged 49, after being diagnosed with bowel cancer in May 2023.
In a heartfelt tribute, his wife Gillian called him her "soulmate" and says she was lucky to have the time she was able to with him.
The couple met while working at a call centre in 2001 and, despite being “opposites”, quickly formed a bond.
Gillian said: "He was the kindest, most patient, most tolerant, easy-going guy. We very much balanced each other out because I am none of those things.
"He was not my type and I wasn't his either but we started hanging around in the same sort of social circles. It was very much a slow burner but once we hit it off, that was us.
"We got married on September 1, 2006, so we were coming up to our 20th wedding anniversary.
"I'm incredibly lucky that I met my soulmate at such a young age and we got to have that time together. There's not a lot of people that get what we had."
Together the couple share three children, Isabelle, 18, Alfie, 14, and Jack who is seven years old.
Despite being dedicated to his career working in the police for two decades before entering the private sector to work as a cyber security expert, Keir remained committed to family life.
Raising their children at their home in Scotstoun, the family were enjoying life until they were given his devastating diagnosis.
After feeling unwell and concerned about his health, Keir went to the doctor to get a check-up before, after a series of tests, he was told he had bowel cancer.
Keir underwent multiple rounds of chemotherapy and surgery, which resulted in him requiring a stoma bag.
However, in February, they were given the crushing news that he was to be moved to St Margaret's Hospice for end of life care.
Gillian said: "We didn't have a timeline, we didn't ask for a timeline.
"It was such a roller coaster. He would be okay and then he wouldn't be okay, he was still up and down right up until the end.
"We did have so much support around us, so family and friends, my neighbours have been phenomenal as well. It's amazing how much people will rally around."
During his time at the hospice in Clydebank, Gillian says they were all given amazing support and care.
This included a surprise visit from local hero John McGinn ahead of his trip to America for the World Cup.
Gillian explained: "The [hospice] had absolutely no idea until the morning. Their fundraiser had messaged John's mum and asked if he would do a wee video or something.
"Then there was a phone call to say, he's here and we're going to come along.
"Keir is a massive football fan. John went and sat with him pretty much for the whole time. It was unbelievable. He was so shell shocked."
Sadly, Keir passed away shortly after and a fundraiser has now been set up on social media to help his family cope with financial costs including his funeral and helping Gillian who is self employed.
More than £8000 has already been raised in aid of the family after the GoFundMe page was set up by a family friend.
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