Heartbreaking news from St Helens. Six-year-old Leo Timney-Peers, a lively and beloved little boy, tragically passed away in his mum Keeley’s arms on the way to a walk-in centre after feeling unwell. Despite Keeley’s desperate attempts to perform CPR, supported by two kind passers-by, Leo later died at Whiston Hospital.
Keeley remembers Leo as a bundle of joy, always smiling and eager to make others happy. He had a radiant personality and a heart full of kindness, lighting up every room with his infectious smile. “He was just amazing,” she said. To help with funeral expenses, a GoFundMe page has been set up in his memory.
Leo’s school, Broad Oak Primary, closed its doors in tribute, and the entire community grieves alongside Keeley. St Helens Council expressed deep condolences for the loss of Leo, profoundly affecting both the school and local community.
Merseyside Police confirmed the attendance of emergency services and that investigations into the cause of Leo’s sudden collapse are ongoing. Everyone involved tried their utmost best, Keeley shared, but nothing could change the outcome.
Keeley expressed her heartbreak: “He was perfect and didn’t deserve this. It’s devastating.” The family is asking for support through donations or even sharing their fundraiser to give Leo the send-off he truly deserves. In her words, “Let’s give my gorgeous baby the best, because he genuinely was the best.”
Please keep Keeley and her family in your thoughts during this unimaginably difficult time. 💔