Funeral held for 'inspirational' amputee who died following illness
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A funeral service has been held to mark the life of an 'inspirational' double amputee from Dundee.
Ronnie McIntosh, 62, died in Ninewells Hospital in Dundee on January 3 after suffering from a chest infection.
His funeral was held on Thursday at Dundee Crematorium.
Those attending were asked to wear bright colours in celebration of his life.
Mr McIntosh, suffered from a rare autoimmune condition called Sjogren's Syndrome. It led to kidney failure and ultimately resulted in the amputation of both of his legs.
He was life member of running club Hawkhill Harriers and, before he became seriously ill in 1993, he was a successful marathon and fell runner. He was also instrumental in inspiring others to become involved in running.
Last year he was fitted with a new pair of "sport" legs before carrying the Olympic torch in Dundee in June.
Mr McIntosh was also well-known for his charity work and his backing of organ donation campaigns, having been a transplant recipient himself.
Ged Hanlon, former coach and runner with the Hawkhill Harriers, described him as "inspirational".
He said: "He was dedicated to raising awareness of organ donation as he went through it all himself, all the agonies and the highs and lows. He was always very upbeat and positive, there wasn't much that got him down. Even in the lowest times he would be having a laugh."
Tributes flooded social networking site Twitter including from supporters of Dundee FC, who Mr McIntosh had supported.
A tribute message was also left on Dundee FC's website which said: "Just heard the sad news that Ronnie has passed away. RIP Ronnie you were a legend."'
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Tributes paid after inspirational double amputee dies after illness
Ronnie McIntosh, 62, died in Ninewells Hospital in Dundee on January 3 after suffering from a chest infection.
His funeral was held on Thursday at Dundee Crematorium.
Those attending were asked to wear bright colours in celebration of his life.
Mr McIntosh, suffered from a rare autoimmune condition called Sjogren's Syndrome. It led to kidney failure and ultimately resulted in the amputation of both of his legs.
He was life member of running club Hawkhill Harriers and, before he became seriously ill in 1993, he was a successful marathon and fell runner. He was also instrumental in inspiring others to become involved in running.
Last year he was fitted with a new pair of "sport" legs before carrying the Olympic torch in Dundee in June.
Mr McIntosh was also well-known for his charity work and his backing of organ donation campaigns, having been a transplant recipient himself.
Ged Hanlon, former coach and runner with the Hawkhill Harriers, described him as "inspirational".
He said: "He was dedicated to raising awareness of organ donation as he went through it all himself, all the agonies and the highs and lows. He was always very upbeat and positive, there wasn't much that got him down. Even in the lowest times he would be having a laugh."
Tributes flooded social networking site Twitter including from supporters of Dundee FC, who Mr McIntosh had supported.
A tribute message was also left on Dundee FC's website which said: "Just heard the sad news that Ronnie has passed away. RIP Ronnie you were a legend."'
Tributes paid after inspirational double amputee dies after illness
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