The family of an eight-year-old girl tragically killed in a freak accident have paid tribute to their 'beautiful girl and amazing big sister' and set up a fundraising campaign for three charities which have supported them.

The emotional memorial to Maisy Mayne also reveals her younger sister received life-saving surgery after the pair were hit by a falling tree in Sittingbourne 12 days ago.

It credits Kent air ambulance and Kings Hospital for saving the life of Isla, who needed brain surgery following the tragic accident in Parsonage Lane, Bobbing.

The post, on funeralguide.co.uk, states "In loving memory of Maisy Elizabeth Susan Mayne who was tragically taken on 21st August 2020, aged 8 years.

"Our Maisy, our beautiful girl and amazing big sister to William and Isla.

"We will miss you so, so much darling xxxx"

Donations are being sought for the Kings Hospital, where Isla remains following life-saving surgery; the Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance Trust for 'treating her at the scene and getting her to the hospital' and the Rhys Daniels charity which has provided accommodation near the London hospital to allow Isla's parents to be with her while she recovers.

The statement continues: "All of these are amazing charities and without them we'd have lost both our girls x."

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Last Friday an inquest opening at Maidstone heard Maisy died from a traumatic head injury from a tree branch falling on her.

A full hearing is expected to be heard in November.

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