TRIBUTES have been paid to a Wrexham mum and grandmother who 'left an impression on everyone she met'.

Paula Challoner passed away at home on March 29, surrounded by her family.

Mrs Challoner was 55 years old, originally from Plas Madoc but lived in Acrefair before she died.

She had been married to husband Dean for 31 years and the couple also renewed their vows in Gretna Green in 2021.

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They had two children together; 26-year-old Kashia and 29-year-old Levi. Mrs Challoner was also grandmother to Levi's daughter, five-year-old Nura.

She was daughter to Anne and John Robinson and sister to Jonathan.

Mrs Challoner was also a hugely popular character at her workplace; the Marks and Spencer shop based at the Eagles Meadow site in Wrexham.

She had been working for the company for 20 years, starting out in the food section before going on to work in the clothing department.

Paying tribute to his wife, Dean Challoner said: "Paula left an impression on everyone she met with her big smile, loving nature and caring ways.

"Her personality shone through both with her work colleagues and family and friends alike. She was truly loved by staff and customers alike.

"She will be sorely missed by friends and family and the comments and tributes, which have reached well over a thousand on Facebook, is testament to how much she was loved by all."

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PIC: Paula Challoner was a very popular figure at her workplace.

A statement from M&S's Eagles Meadow team added: "Last week, we here at M&S Wrexham were given the heartbreaking news that our wonderful colleague Paula had passed away.

"Paula was loved by both staff and customers alike, and was a very big part of our M&S family. You will have no doubt seen her friendly smile over the years, and she was always happy to have a laugh and a chat.

"She was a fiercely loyal and devoted wife, mum, grandma and friend, and she will be greatly missed by all."