'You will never be forgotten' - outpouring of tributes for Sunderland nurse Fiona Anderson after tragic death following coronavirus diagnosis

Hundreds of tributes have been paid to Fiona Anderson, who worked as a community nurse at Grindon Lane Primary Care Centre as part of the city’s Sunderland West team.

She died on Sunday, April 26 after testing positive for coronavirus.

Sister Sarah Anderson spoke of her family’s pride in Fiona’s hard work, remembering her as someone who cared for those in need and ‘died doing what she loved’.

Fiona was also recognised by her manager Kath Henderson for the ‘pride and passion’ she brought to work every single day.

Here are some of your tributes to Fiona from our Facebook pages:

Julie Peel: “RIP Fiona You will never be forgotten. You gave your life helping others.”

Michelle Schindler: “Absolutely devastating loss of life. My thoughts and condolences are with her family at this terrible time. Heartbreaking.”

Jean Finan: “RIP Fiona, heaven has gained a lovely angel, may your loved ones have special memories in their heart.”

John Turpin: “RIP. Every respect. Condolences to her family and friends. She gave her life trying to save others.”

Neil Reid: “Gutted, such a wonderful girl and beautiful soul, rest in paradise, fly high Fiona.”

Jeany Dee: “Heartfelt sympathies from our family to yours. Thank you for all of your work in caring for others.”

Bryan Brown: “It's so sad what a hero. RIP I will say a prayer for her.”

Nina Anderson: “Heartbreaking, I think people need to realise that this virus can target any one of us. RIP you were so very clearly well loved.”

Jackie Ramsey: “Lovely lady and fantastic nurse, gone to soon, heartbreaking.”

Kev Thompson: “RIP one brave and strong lady, massive claps on Thursday for the NHS angel.”

Emma Quinn: You gained the wings you were working for far too soon. RIP.”

Paula Lockley: “RIP a true hero thoughts and prayers to all your family and friends fly high.”

Sharon Mcloughlin Keith: “So sad what a brave lady.”

Michael Wilson: “Respect to a hero, but also so tragic. My thoughts are with family and friends. RIP Fiona.”