THE grieving family of a great grandmother who died after being hit by a car in Audenshaw have paid a touching tribute to their ‘matriarch and biggest shining light’.
Ann Bates, 82, died in hospital on November 26 – six days after she was struck by a vehicle on Manchester Road, close to the Snipe Retail Park.
Greater Manchester Police say the driver remained at the scene and enquiries are ongoing.
In a statement released through GMP, a spokesperson for Ann’s family said she will ‘always be irreplaceable’.
They wrote: “Ann Bates sadly passed away peacefully at Salford Royal Hospital surrounded by her loved ones on November 26, 2023.
“She leaves behind her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as many other family members and friends who are all grieving her tragic loss.
“Ann was a strong woman, proud of her roots and her independence. She had wonderful lessons to teach those that came after her. She had an open-minded outlook on her life allowing her to constantly grow as a person.
“She loved to talk and discuss life and the world with people, believing truly that life is to be nothing but lived with love and adventure in our hearts.
“We know that wherever she is now, she’s dancing, she’s singing, she’s smiling with a glass of bubbles in her hand. That’s how we will always remember her. Ann will always be irreplaceable.
“With her passing our family has lost its constant, its matriarch and its biggest shining light. Our hearts are heavy as we now try to build a life on her teachings, her outlook and her aspirations for us all. We hope you are at peace.
“A special thank you to NWAS, GMP, and Salford Royal Hospital for your care and compassion shown at this difficult time.”
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