Miss Ellen Darbyshire, daughter of Mr Derek Darbyshire, died on April 29 of cardiac arrest caused by vasculitis, aged 44.

Miss Darbyshire, of Robert Street, lived in Warrington all her life.

She was last employed as a cleaner at Mr Smith's for six years, and prior to this had worked in Germany and Austria.

Miss Darbyshire was very interested in computers, and had many e-mail friends abroad. She loved socialising with friends and family.

She leaves her father, a sister and two brothers.

A service was held on May 8 at St Barnabas' Church, followed by cremation at Walton Lea. The Rev Karen Timmis officiated.

Arrangements were made by Co-operative Funeral Services.