Tributes have been paid to a "loving, caring and amazing" mum and grandma who passed away at the age of 50 after a long battle with cancer.

Laura Dyson passed away on May 9, five years after she was first diagnosed with breast cancer.

Cancer then spread to her lung and windpipe. When she broke her ankle it exacerbated her health problems as she wasn't able to be treated which in turn lead to infections.

East Anglian Daily Times: Laura Dyson passed away aged just 50. Credit: Sophia DysonLaura Dyson passed away aged just 50. Credit: Sophia Dyson (Image: Sophia Dyson)

She then started having migraines and collapsing at home, something doctors later discovered was caused by seven brain tumours.

Within a few weeks, she had lost her memory and passed away a week later.

She was much loved by her two daughters, Rebecca and Sophia, her grandchildren Eden, nine months, and Kenzo, two months, and her lifelong childhood friend, Sue, who stayed by her side throughout hospital visits.

East Anglian Daily Times: Sophia, Laura and Rebecca Dyson all together. Credit: Rebecca DysonSophia, Laura and Rebecca Dyson all together. Credit: Rebecca Dyson (Image: Rebecca Dyson)

Sophia said: "She was a very caring woman. 

"Always very bubbly and had a very good sense of humour, always putting others before herself.

"She was a single mum to two children and she brought us up on her own, and she was just the most loving, caring, amazing and wonderful mum."

East Anglian Daily Times: The family all together, including Laura's grandchildren, Eden and Kenzo. Credit: Rebecca DysonThe family all together, including Laura's grandchildren, Eden and Kenzo. Credit: Rebecca Dyson (Image: Rebecca Dyson)

Laura was born in London, grew up in Brantham and brought her two children up in Melton.

A fundraiser has been started by the two sisters to help pay for a funeral and to give their mum the best send-off possible.

Sophia continued: "The reaction has been amazing and truly touching.

East Anglian Daily Times: Laura with her lifelong friend, Sue (left). Credit: Rebecca DysonLaura with her lifelong friend, Sue (left). Credit: Rebecca Dyson (Image: Rebecca Dyson)

"We didn't think we would get that far with it, because there is a lot of people who pass away every day and a lot of people who need this sort of help.

"It has just really shocked us and we are really grateful to everyone who has helped with everything.

"We will always remember her."

To donate to help cover Laura's funeral, or read more from the sisters on their mum, click here.

East Anglian Daily Times: Laura with her granddaughter Eden. Credit: Rebecca DysonLaura with her granddaughter Eden. Credit: Rebecca Dyson (Image: Rebecca Dyson)