Miss Karen Lesley Shaw, daughter of Mr Frank Shaw and Mrs Jean Shaw, died on September 16 after a short illness. She was 35.

Miss Shaw, of St Elphin's Close, Howley, formerly of Greenwood Crescent, was born and raised in the Warrington locality.

She attended Brook Acre Primary and Padgate High School and worked at Knitwire, Thelwall, but she was last employed for four years as a domestic in Golden Square.

Miss Shaw was interested in computers, music, puzzles, reading, and enjoyed socialising, caring for the elderly and loved animals.

She leaves her partner, daughter, parents, a brother and a sister.

A service was held at Walton Lea on September 25, followed by cremation. Jackie Recchia, Church Army, officiated.

Arrangements were made by Co-operative Funeral Services, of Bewsey Road.