Tributes and money pour in after death of woman, 24, who brought "laughter and light"

Tributes have been paid following the death of 24-year-old Charlie Jay O’Rorke.

Emotional tributes have been paid following the death of a 24-year-old woman from Doncaster, described as someone who brought “laughter and light to those around her.”

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Turners Funeral Service

Charlie Jay O’Rorke passed away on April 7, an obituary issued by Turners Funeral Service announced.

A fundraiser for Charlie’s funeral has already raised £800 and organiser Wendy Gilson said: “Her mum is a single parent who is struggling to give her daughter the send off she deserves.

“Charlie was born with a lot of health issues and in and out of hospital from being born.

“She was a polite, pleasant young girl who always had a smile on her face no matter what.”

You can donate to the page here - https://www.gofundme.com/f/charlie-o-rorke

Another pal shared: “No parent should have to bury their child no matter how old they are.

“Charlie was full of life, fun and always up for anything.

“She brought laughter and light to those around her and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her.”

The funeral service will take place on Wednesday May 6 at St Peter’s Church, Conisbrough at 11.15am followed by Rotherham Crematorium at 12.30pm.

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