4 days ago
Hundreds attend vigil in memory of Sarah Montgomery
The 27-year-old who was around 34 weeks pregnant with a baby boy – was found dead at her home in the Elmfield Walk area of Donaghadee on Saturday afternoon.
Yesterday, Zah Hughes (28) of Ardglen Place, Belfast, appeared at Newtownwards Magistrates Court charged with Ms Montgomery's murder and destroying the life of her unborn child.
This evening, the local community held a vigil for Ms Montgomery, in collaboration with the North Down & Ards Women's Aid group.
Beginning at 6.30pm, mourners gathered at the Donaghadee Resource Centre and walked the short distance to Ms Montgomery's home.
Attendees were encouraged to wear anything with the colour purple.
Women's Aid workers also distributed purple ribbon pins.
Ainslie White, Ms Montgomery's best friend, told the crowd that her two daughters 'will be the most protected wee girls ever'.
She also described Ms Montgomery as having "the biggest heart" and someone that "absolutely loved band season".
She asked mourners to raised a glass and think of her friend on the Twelfth next week.
"Sarah was the best mummy and she couldn't wait to make her family complete with her little boy," said Ms White.
