A Kirkby mum described as the "best in the world" died suddenly, leaving behind her four children.
Sharon Pape was a full-time carer to her son Kyle, who has Down's syndrome and autism, while also caring for her other children Sean, Paul and Jodie. Tragically, the 50-year-old died after suffered a stroke and brain aneurysm in June 2020, just before son Sean finished his second year of university.
Sean, now 22, described his mum as always having a smile on her face. He told the ECHO: "She had a stroke and a brain aneurysm. She was great, she was the best mum in the world. We couldn't have found a better carer for Kyle.