Maggie-May Ann Moody was just 13-weeks-old when she died following a dog attack incident in Dormanstown, Redcar – her heartbroken family have paid tribute to their ‘beautiful girl’
Tributes have been paid to a “beautiful baby girl” who “brought sunshine to even the rainiest of days”. Maggie-May Ann Moody was only 13-weeks-old when she tragically died following a ‘dog attack’ in an incident at a property in Hardale Grove, Dormanstown, on April, 9.
Her devastated family has honoured the infant in a funeral notice published in The Gazette. It said: “Our beautiful baby girl, Maggie-May Ann Moody, of Dormanstown, Redcar, brought sunshine to even the rainiest of days. Though her time with us was far too short, she filled every moment with love, character, and her own little spark.
“Perfect in every way, Maggie-May already knew what she liked and made sure we all knew what she didn’t. She brought smiles, laughter, and a warmth that will stay with us forever.
“Cherished and deeply loved by her mam, dad, brother and sister, grandparents, uncles and aunties, and her great aunty and uncle. She was the heart of our family, and her loss leaves a space that can never be filled.
“We have been robbed of a lifetime with her, but we will carry her in our hearts always. Her memory will live on in every smile, every moment of love, and in the family who will adore her for an eternity.”
Maggie-May’s funeral is set to take place on Friday, 1 May, at St Peter’s Church, Redcar at 12 noon, followed by a private family-only burial, according to the notice.
The family have requested attendees not to wear dark colours and to incorporate a touch of pink. They’ve asked for family flowers only and for any donations to be made to the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Baby Unit.
An inquest into her death, which commenced at Teesside Coroner’s Court on Tuesday, 21 April, revealed that the baby girl was just one day shy of her three-month milestone when she was tragically declared dead on 9 April at James Cook University Hospital, in Middlesbrough, reports Teesside Live.
A 45-year-old man was arrested on Thursday, 9 April, on suspicion of being responsible for a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death, and was subsequently released on conditional bail after questioning.
On Monday, 13 April, police confirmed two additional arrests. A 31-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of child neglect and being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control resulting in death.
Additionally, a 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control resulting in death. Both individuals have since been released on conditional bail.
None of those arrested are related to Maggie-May’s family.