Bridgetown store owner passes away on flight

A family has been plunged into mourning after a Bridgetown store owner passed away on a flight home from China.

CBC News understands Co-owner of D and S Boutique Vanetta King complained of feeling ill on the flight, and collapsed and died.

She is said to have travelled to China to purchase merchandise for the store, located at James Street, the City.

When contacted, family members were distraught and declined to comment.