TRIBUTES to one of the ‘most loyal friends’ have been paid.

Maureen Summerfield, from Hyndburn, died from bowel cancer, age 72.

The great-grandmother, formerly of Accrington, leaves two daughters, Julie and Roseanne, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Julie Ingle said that her mum was an amazing woman and had friends across Accrington and St Helens.

She said: “Mum was an amazing woman and would do anything for anybody. We left Accrington in 1998 and she was a regular, visiting her friends and would take trips to Blackpool with Mary and Jean. She will be remembered for being a great woman and a loyal friend.”