Tributes have been paid to a "beautiful" wife and "dedicated" teacher from Sunderland who tragically passed away just weeks after being diagnosed with cancer.
Carolyn Murray received the shock diagnosis on Christmas Eve and died more than two weeks later on January 10 at the age of 57 leaving her family and friends devastated.
Born and raised in Sunderland, Carolyn started her teaching career at Thorney Close Primary School before moving to East Herrington Primary Academy.