THE family of Kathleen Holme, who died in a house fire in Stramongate in Kendal on Sunday (March 26) have released the following tribute:

"On Sunday 26th March 2017, our loving mum, Kathleen Erika Holme died in tragic circumstances.

"Kathleen was the dear mother of Tamara, Lee and Peter.

"The mother-in-law of Shaun, nana of Jordan, Rylen, Kelton, Lowri and Indyana and nana-in-law to Abi.

"Daughter of Irmgard and Alan Hayton, she was a caring sister to Elke and Kristine and sister-in-law to Maureen and Ben, Eric and Breda and Auntie Kathleen.

"She had a loving husband, Peter, who died in 2016.

"Tammy and her brothers thank the community for their kind words and support at this time and ask now to be allowed to grieve privately."