Aberdeen Mother 'Can Now Grieve' After Daughter's Body Found

The mother of a missing Aberdeen woman whose body's been found off the coast of Arbroath have said she was a loving daughter who'll be sorely missed. The discovery was made at the weekend - 40 year old Kelli Ferris had been missing since September.

Her mother Catherine Sandison has said "Kelli was a loving daughter and she will be sorely missed. She was a free spirit and had many friends. She lived in Aberdeen her whole life and was always out, particular in the City Centre.

She was a social being and great friend to many. While I would rather Kelli was here I'm glad that she has been found because it gives me and my family closure. We can now have a service for Kelli and put her to rest in peace.

"I want to thank everyone who helped us including the police and local authorities. I'd also like to thank each person who had kind thoughts for Kelli and for her family.

I was touched by how many people were thinking of her. Even when I'd be travelling on the bus or at the shops people I'd never met would say 'I'm thinking of you' or 'I hope your daughter is found'. It was really touching.

"We now have an end and can begin the grieving process for Kelli."