Tributes have been paid after the sudden death of a young woman who dedicated her life to helping others. Melissa Scott died on Monday, September 19, leaving behind her heartbroken family and friends.
A close friend said the 29-year-old was "one of the kindest people you could meet" and could "light up a room" with her bubbly personality and sense of humour. Natalie O'Neill told BelfastLive that everyone Melissa ever met would remember her making them laugh.
Melissa, from Bangor, had struggled in her life after losing her first love Curtis when she was 17. Natalie said: "When I first met Melissa I was her boss in Poundstretcher and I was instantly drawn to her and we quickly became very good friends.