The following article appeared on www.pressandjournal.co.uk/
A GRIEVING son who has given away practically everything in his mother’s house cannot persuade anyone to take the most expensive item.
Richard Mechen, 61, of Bennachie Avenue, Inverurie, has contacted numerous charities since the death of his 91-year-old mother, Helen, in February, to ask if they wanted a stair lift worth thousands of pounds.
He has not heard back from any of them.
He said: “We have given away practically everything in her house. Her church, The Church of Scotland, took the lion’s share. She was forever giving little bits and pieces to her church but she didn’t really attend due to ill health in the end.
“The biggest and most expensive item in her house is the one that is giving us the most problems.
“I’ve contacted charities by e-mail but have not even had a response. I’m amazed.
“It was my father who needed it initially but he died a considerable time ago. It was serviced a couple of years ago and is still in good working order. Surely someone would be glad of it. They’re not cheap,” he added.
Anyone interested in the stair lift, which is in the house in Kincorth, Aberdeen, where Mrs Mechen lived before her death, should call Mr Mechen on 01467 623515.
