A "much-loved and dedicated" nurse fell ill three days before her retirement and sadly died a month later with coronavirus.
Heartfelt tributes were today paid to 66-year-old Janice Glassey, who was described by her devastated family as "so loving" and "a bag of fun." The mum-of-three had given 14 years of service to the NHS, helping very sick patients with end-of-life care.
Healthcare assistant Ms Glassey, who was engaged to be married, was a popular figure in Halton and worked visiting people's homes and care facilities, reports the Liverpool Echo.
From Widnes, the healthy mum, suddenly became poorly - her devastated family said - the day after Mother's Day, when Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the country's lockdown.