We are heartbroken to share the loss of our beautiful Olivia , who cared deeply about everyone around her. She had become separated from friends and seeking help after their car had broken down, when she was tragically struck by a vehicle on Margate Parade in a hit and run. She was taken from us on Monday 17th November, just 1 month shy of turning 18.

She had a way of ensuring everyone she crossed paths with felt cared for and understood. Olivia loved to write song lyrics, Lana Del Rey, and the colour pink. She also adored her dog, a Chihuahua named Diva, who is actually a boy with a girls name — buying toys for him even before she knew she was getting one. Her tragic loss is incomprehensible.

Those who loved her say she never truly realised how beautiful, how loved, and how special she really was. She never realised just how much she touched the people around her.

The world had been heavy and unkind to such a tender-hearted soul, but the sun had started to shine again in her life , and she was looking forward to going to her friends formal in a couple of days time.

She looked up to her sisters, never knowing that they admired her just as deeply.

Her hopes and dreams were taken from us when she died ,and we ask with humility and great appreciation for any contribution that you can make , no matter how little or how much you can contribute, it will all help to raise funds to be able to give our Olivia a beautiful funeral, and to give our immediate family some breathing space financially to take the time to heal. Losing a loved one, and especially a child, is something nobody should have to endure, let alone the financial challenges associated with it.

Olivia was a much loved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend. She is loved beyond measure, and she will be missed forever.

Your kindness and prayers are also greatly appreciated at this difficult time.