THE family of a woman who was found dead at her home last week have paid tribute to her.

Carol Cooper was found dead at her home in St Vincent Road Clacton on Friday.

The statement issued on behalf of her family said: “Carol Cooper was a vibrant, fun-loving lady, wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend, so cruelly taken from us, loved and treasured.

“She leaves behind a wealth of memories and will never be forgotten. Peace at last X”

Carol’s son, Peter Dickson, 37, also of St Vincent Road, Clacton, has been charged with her murder.