Scots woman left with ashes of dead friend in desperate search for his long lost family
Coatbridge, died at Glasgow Royal Infirmary on New Year's day after being admitted with a spinal infection.Following John's cremation his ashes were given by an undertaker to close pal, Ian Thomson, who had arranged his funeral having been named as next of kin.Another of Mr Hannigan’s close friends, Julie McKee, has since been keeping John's ashes safe in her home.Julie told the Record that John lost contact with his family a few years ago over a disagreement, but she does not know if they are aware of his death as there were no relatives at his funeral.