It is with broken hearts that we share the devastating news that our beloved Shelly Dean has passed away suddenly and unexpectedly whilst on holiday in Turkey.

Shelly passed away peacefully in her sleep while on holiday with her son, Stuart and her daughters, Tasha and Kirsty and their families. This heartbreaking loss has left our entire family in shock.

Shelly was an incredibly strong, loving and selfless woman. For over 20 years, she bravely battled cancer, facing every challenge with courage and determination whilst continuing to raise and support her family. She never let her illness define her and always put those she loved before herself.

Just two years ago, Shelly suffered another unimaginable heartbreak when she lost her beloved husband, Stephen Dean. Despite her grief, she continued to face life with remarkable strength and remained the caring, devoted mum, grandma and friend that everyone knew and loved.

Shelly leaves behind her much-loved children, Stuart, Jamie, Tasha, Tommy and Kirsty, along with her treasured grandchildren, who meant the world to her.

As a family, we are now faced with the unexpected and overwhelming costs of bringing Shelly home to the UK. We are kindly asking for any support, no matter how small, to help cover the costs of medical expenses in Turkey, repatriation to the UK, and to give Shelly the funeral she truly deserves surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Every donation will make a genuine difference during this incredibly difficult time. If you are unable to donate, we would be so grateful if you could share this page to help us reach others.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your kindness, generosity and support. It means more to our family than words can express.

Rest in peace, Shelly. You will be loved and missed forever.