Mum in horror cycle crash named

The site of the accident The site of the accident

A MOTHER killed while riding her bike in Westy on Saturday morning has been named as Sharon Corless.

The 42-year-old from Woolston was in collision with a Range Rover Sport at 10.52am near to the roundabout at the junction of the A50 Kingsway North and Farrell Street.

The mother-of-three died from multiple injuries at Warrington Hospital where she worked as a support worker in women's and children's services.

Her 46-year-old husband was also in collision with the car and was taken to hospital where he is in a stable condition ans is being treated for leg and pelvic injuries.

Floral tributes today, Monday, marked the scene of the tragic accident.

Pinned to a bunch of roses one simply read: "Mummy.x."

Another card on a bunch of flowers read: "Hi. Once seen, never forgotten. You will be sorely missed."

At North Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust's annual general meeting today chief executive Catherine Beardshaw paid tribute to Mrs Corless on behalf of all her colleagues.

"She was the epitome of what we would want in our staff," she said.

"She was cheerful, she worked hard and she got things done.

"We are devastated by what happened to Sharon and her husband and our thoughts are with her husband and her children.

"We will do everything we can to support that family in the future," she said.

Police are investigating whether the 35-year-old woman driver from Fearnhead was using her mobile at the time of the accident, which also saw her collide with a red Peugeot 307.

She has been released on police bail until November 14, pending further investigation.

You can leave your tributes to Mrs Corless below.

* Please remember that there is an on-going police investigation into the incident and readers are asked not to speculate as to the cause.

Comments(45)

LoubyLou says...
4:12pm Mon 29 Sep 08

I really cant believe it Sharon, clinic will never ever be the same without you...You are gonna be missed loads, Im glad I got to work with you the other week, we had a laugh did't we. My thoughts are with your family and your husband. Rest in peace :'( xxx

carefree says...
4:49pm Mon 29 Sep 08

i know sharon because she helped me when i was havin my 3 kids and seen her alot on her bike my thoughts are with her family and wish her husband a fast recovery for the kids GOD REST YOU SHARON REST IN PEACE and thank you for all you did for me XXX

laura-Lou says...
5:20pm Mon 29 Sep 08

i Know Sharon Because 1 of her daughters...
i was really shocked to hear the bad news.sharon was so full of life and still had alot left to achieve!!
My thoughts are with the family!
R.I.P Sharon xxxxxxx

ltrownson says...
6:20pm Mon 29 Sep 08

I didn't know you Sharon, but you helped my wonderful auntie through hard times last year. It sounds like you were sent here as an angel and it was time for you to go back to heaven. My thoughts are with your husband, children, family and friends. Rest in Peace xxx

lyndam says...
6:29pm Mon 29 Sep 08

hi i dont know you sharon this is so sad my thoughts are with ur husband and children
rest in peace
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
x

juliec says...
7:20pm Mon 29 Sep 08

sharon was my beautiful friend at work and at home and for the last year she was my rock when i lost my mum and dad she helped me to get through and now i feel lost without her she was such a loving caring wife and mum to Pete and the children and loved dearly by everyone who met her especially by me and my family goodnite god bless shaz one more angel in heaven x x x

Heidis says...
10:09pm Mon 29 Sep 08

Sharon. So many laughs through out the years, you made us smile when we had tears. Always the one to keep us up beat with tales and jokes and with the people you would meet. A friendly face for some people with worries that you would ease with no such hurry. You had the time for all and one and I can't believe that you are gone.

Love to Pete and the children.

Vicky21 says...
8:28am Tue 30 Sep 08

I did not know sharon, but my thoughts are with her family.
Can I just point out the Range Rover in the picture, they are un necessary in warrington. I think people should not have them unless they have a good reason to.

kirsty0708 says...
10:28am Tue 30 Sep 08

Sharon, i just couldn't believe it when i heard the news, we were only speaking last weeks and now you have been taken from us. You will be forever loved but never forgotten. My heart is with your family. Rest in peace my darling x x x

de-stress says...
12:08pm Tue 30 Sep 08

I worked with Sharon before she went to work in maternity.So sad to hear the news.All the 'old staff' are gutted,and our hearts go out to Pete and the children.xx

Julie L says...
1:13pm Tue 30 Sep 08

Sharon, i cannot believe this devastating news, work will not be the same without your happy, smiling face, you will be sadly missed, as a colleague and a friend.
My thoughts are with Pete and your children. RIP my friend xx

natasha22 says...
3:15pm Tue 30 Sep 08

I do not know sharon but is thinking off your husband and family at this very sad time xxx god bless x

Kurtis says...
3:48pm Tue 30 Sep 08

Im really sorry about what has happened, I just can't believe it. I hope Tom will be ok. I'll be supporting you all the time xxx

ange-71 says...
4:19pm Tue 30 Sep 08

we are all so sorry to hear this sad news. our thoughts are with mr corless and his children , and his family. god bless you all at this sad time. ange from westy

AnitaD says...
5:42pm Tue 30 Sep 08

Sharon, my Auntie and Friend I will never forget the happy times we have shared and I will always be there for Pete and the kids. I love you and miss you so much ****

kerrylmh says...
11:34pm Tue 30 Sep 08

Sharon.
Our precious and beautiful sister,we will never forget how special you are,although we cannot see you, we still feel you close to us.You are loved and heartbreakingly missed by your devastated family.


Mum,
It is your little boy Tom. I cannot believe that you are no longer here with us. Nothing will ever be the same, or as good as it was without you around. Words will never describe the true pain I feel in my heart knowing that you will never be here to tuck me in at night or to take me to football. I just wish for you to always know that we will always care and love for you in our hearts, and you will be truly and deeply missed.
Your Son Tom xxx

de-stress says...
8:58am Wed 1 Oct 08

Be strong Tom,for your dad and your sisters.You be brave, little man.xx

Andrew-golborne7 says...
10:17am Wed 1 Oct 08

Sharon,
Was devastated when i heard the news. Always loved spending time with you and your lovely family, will miss you very much.Will always remember the trips to Ascot and Lake district and the fun we always had. God bless you and your family.
x andrew x

organic321 says...
10:58am Wed 1 Oct 08

Hi to all, I never knew of Sharon myself, but as i read through these comments it is obvious, she was very popular & a very special lady to many, God bless you Sharon. My thoughts & feelings go out to Peter & his family at such a sad time, God bless you all. John.

Beckianne says...
12:27pm Wed 1 Oct 08

Auntie Sharon, words cannot describe how much you are missed you were my best friend as well as my auntie, its hard to believe what has happened because i still feel you with me every day. BBQ's at dads house will never be the same without you.
People that do not know our family will never understand the devastation we are going through we were together almost everyday, we lived out of each others pockets. You are sadly missed and never forgotten. Sleep tight auntie sharon....all my love always Becky..xxxxxxx

laurah says...
12:31pm Wed 1 Oct 08

Aunty Sharon
I can’t find the words to tell you what you meant to us all. You were the soul of the family, the laughter in our hearts and without you nothing will ever be the same. I will miss seeing you every day laughing as you walk through the door.
Aunty Sharon I will miss you so much, my heart is aching but I promise you that I will always be here. I’ve promised Tom I will take him to his football training and wave my arms at the side. Thank you for everything that you have done, for the person that you were and for all of you love.
Love you always and forever, Laura xxxxxxxxx

Kurtis says...
6:34pm Wed 1 Oct 08

Love you lots Shazza.Very few friends get to share such a deep bond or have such a special affection as close as we have.Always there to listen and share the sad times as much as the fun carefree times.We had the same outlook and zest for living life to the full and making memories because we are both so aware of how very short and precious life is.You will live on forever in my heart and i will never forget all the precious times we shared.god bless my bezzie.forever slim and gorgeous.jules.j.w.x
xx

kittyNmia says...
7:09pm Wed 1 Oct 08

my friend told me about tis today and i was gobsmacked, its such a shame hat happened. sharon will be missed loads by her family and friends. all my love is with her family who have to deal with such tragedy xx

doctorsue says...
8:34pm Wed 1 Oct 08

I didn't know Sharon...but every day as I get on my bike I remember her and pray for her and her family. This was a tragedy - and time will tell if it could have been an avoidable one. Let's hope this at least opens the eyes of drivers to the existence of the two-wheelers out there, although that will be little consolation to those of you who have lost someone so precious. My thoughts are with you all.

chattykathy says...
9:48pm Wed 1 Oct 08

gorgeous girl,you were one of my dearest friends and i miss you so much.you could light up a room with your smile and make us laugh with your antics. you had a gift for making people feel special and i'll always cherish the friendship we had. my heart goes out to pete,meg,olivia and tom, as well as the rest of your lovely family. we've all been robbed of a beautiful person. sweet dreams hon.xxx

shelleyw says...
10:55pm Wed 1 Oct 08

I knew Sharon as she was my mums best friend, I cant believe what has happened and that we will never see her again, always smiling and happy Sharon would do anything for her family and her friends and will be deeply missed by everybody who had the chance to know her.
My heart goes out to Pete, Meg, Livvy and Tom and all of her family and friends who were lucky enough to know her. RIP Sharon, miss you xxx

Lynford says...
9:25am Thu 2 Oct 08

Sharon, i can't believe you have gone. I feel so privileged to have had you as a friend. Watching our sons play football on freezing Sunday mornings will never be the same again, noone to make me laugh or rub my aching back! Goodnight God bless mate, i'll miss ya. x x x

Joy1012 says...
10:01am Thu 2 Oct 08

Sharon is an old school friend of mine, we grew up in the same street as one another.I havent seen Sharon for a long time but what a lovely person she was. Such a terrible tragedy. Sweetdreams sharon. xxx

michelleq says...
10:01am Thu 2 Oct 08

Sharon, you're the nicest person I've ever met..I can still hear your voice and remember all the conversations we had on the football touchline. I know how much you love Pete and your children, I know you'll look over them and look after them. Missing you already, still waiting for my tears to dry..still in shock and disbelief.
My thoughts are with you, Pete, Tom and the girls.

DebsC says...
10:38am Thu 2 Oct 08

Sharon words cannot express the sadness we all feel at work, you always had such a presence and such a sunny nature which made you a pleasure to work with. We have all been honored to have known you and you will always be fondly remembered both as a colleague and a friend. sleep tight Sharon. Pete, Megan, Olivia and Tom, stay strong and take solace in the knowledge that you had a wonderful wife and mum that you can always be proud of

DawnieW says...
1:07pm Thu 2 Oct 08

I am so very sorry to read this article. I didnt know Sharon, but I know her beautiful daughter Megan. She too has one hell of a smile and lights up the room. Megan, I am so very sorry for what you are your family are going through. My love and thoughts are with you all. Sharon will live on forever in everyones hearts ....God Bless you. XXXXXXX

WendyBra says...
1:30pm Thu 2 Oct 08

Dear Dear Sharon, I have just come back from my honeymoon and learned of your untimely death, your Anita introduced back in the Secrets/Missisippi Showboat days,ha ha what good times we had,I have got lots of photos and I will treasure them always. God Bless to Pete and all your family and see you soon mate. xxx

janet4 says...
5:51pm Thu 2 Oct 08

Sharon you were a joy to know,we cant believe we wont see your smile again.
you will never be forgotten and will be truly missed.our love to Pete and family.
all our love john janet and girls xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Annie-x says...
6:04pm Thu 2 Oct 08

I knew Sharon Corless through her son Tom as he is the same age as me and we go the same school, sharon was well loved by everyone and will be truly missed x

Tom Stay strong through this very sad time and never forget all your close friends are always here for you x

RIP sharon **** Never be forgotten

johnnyfive says...
6:57pm Thu 2 Oct 08

sorry never really got to know you sharon but you sounded a lovely person. Pete so very sorry to hear of your sad loss such a terrible tradedy from your childhood pal Johnny Uzell and familyxx

greymist says...
7:06pm Thu 2 Oct 08

I dont know what to say realy.i have known sharon for over 40yrs,she was liked by most.loved by everyone. we will miss her dearly,my hart goes out to her family,god blessjoan and beryl will watch over her x

padgate1 says...
7:29pm Thu 2 Oct 08

Annie-x wrote:
I knew Sharon Corless through her son Tom as he is the same age as me and we go the same school, sharon was well loved by everyone and will be truly missed x Tom Stay strong through this very sad time and never forget all your close friends are always here for you x RIP sharon **** Never be forgotten
Sharon my dear sister,
I cant believe that i will never see you again, i am devastated and have no words to describe my sadness. Life will never be the same again for any of your family or friends, you have touched many hearts and were loved so much.I am so glad that you lived your life to the full and didnt waste a minute.
your heartbroken sister Tracey ****
big hugs and kisses from your gorgeous boys xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

LesleyDoherty1 says...
7:42pm Thu 2 Oct 08

Dear Sharon,
We worked together at westey hall, and we have Shared many laugh's and Many tears. I am so sorry to hear the shocking news, you were a good friend and colleague to residents and staff. you have touched many hearts. With deepest sympathy for Pete and the children. God Bless

mandylifeboats says...
9:36pm Thu 2 Oct 08

From a grateful patient...I was upset after clinic about 2 yrs ago and sharon took me in a room gave me a drink and kind and comforting words. 2 weeks ago i was in clinic again and she remembered me. i thanked her and told her how much i appreciated her being so lovely to me, and i'm so glad i did as it was to be the last time we met. the hospital has lost a truly caring professional.

tracey gibbons says...
12:05am Fri 3 Oct 08

Dear Sharon I cant believe I'm actually writing this message to you and your Devastated family...We go way back You and I,we had many laughs together and i know we didn't see much of each other for many years...We were Good Friends and The years have gone by so fast and it Truly Saddens me to think that your No longer with us... I cant begin to imagine what Pete and your beautiful children are going through at this Sad and Tragic time... Dear Pete My Friend Im so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Wife Sharon, you was a Great Husband and your a wonderful father my Thoughts are with you & your family at this Sad Sad time love trace xxx Dear Martin,Kerry and Tracey my thoughts are with you also for the Sad and tragic loss of your lovely sister Sharon & My friend... Rest in Peace Sharon you will never be forgotten mate love ya tracey xxx

pinkpig says...
1:16am Fri 3 Oct 08

sharon,

you touched so many hearts of people around you, as a friend of your precious family we're stunned!!! robbed of a beautiful lady who would do anything to make people happy, we will miss you so much, our heartfelt sympathy to pete, your children your brother and sisters, and nieces and nephews.
goodnite god bless sharon
stephen lisa molly & joe ****

kerrylmh says...
12:47am Sat 4 Oct 08

Sharon.

We can't believe the hundreds of cards and flowers we have received from friends,collegues and people who did'nt know you,all heartbroken by your tragic passing, it gives great comfort to us to know that not only we your family will miss the presence of our beatiful Sharon but so will everyone who came into your world.
Our lives will be much changed from now on, but always remember you are loved beyond life and one day we will all be together again,till them our darling Sharon Sleep Peacefully.

Your Loving Sister
Kerryxxxxxxxxx

tracyd says...
5:13pm Sat 4 Oct 08

Dearest Sharon,
I still cannot believe that your gone, and that i will never walk again through antenatal clinic and see your smiling face, or be greeted with your cheery "hello". Your life was taken away so young and so tragically, you touched the hearts of everyone who knew you. God bless you Sharon, and all of your family at this time. x

SeaMist says...
3:44pm Fri 10 Oct 08

Sharon was present at my 4D scan earlier this year.
I was so so shocked and upset when I read what had happened to such a lovely person.
I truely hope that such a wonderful life hasnt ended for the sake of a phonecall.

Rest in peace Sharon, my heart goes out to your friends & family.



Davembk says...
12:31am Wed 22 Oct 08

Mine and my family's hearts go out to you, all of Sharon's and her husband's family. We know first hand what it is like for you.
We lost our 25 year old son Anthony on 3rd July this year, hit by a van. He was an experienced, competent cyclist. I was with him, but not right there, I found out some 4 hours later, I will never forget that day. The driver is on bail. The tributes here echo those my son received. These were special people. Like you must be, we are suffering profound grief and shock. I just want to say, please do not think you are alone. I hope that might help in some small way. Sharon was obviously someone who gave of herself and was so much loved. That was true of our son too, we must be pround and cherish wonderful memories.

Dave Sue and Theresa Maynard.

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