Clare Mitchell, 31, from the Heaton area of Bolton, died suddenly while on a four-day holiday in Morocco. She flew from Manchester Airport to Agadir last Thursday (October 8) and was found dead in her hotel room the following day (October 9).
Family tribute to 'one of a kind' Clare
Her sister, Angel Davies, 25, described Clare as 'a diva in the nicest way' and 'the most unique person'. She said: "She was definitely one of a kind. There was no one else like Clare. She lived life to the full."
Angel recalled Clare's love of tattoos, the singer Pink, singing karaoke, and travelling independently. "She just didn't care. If she wanted a new tattoo, she would get one. She was covered in them. She loved the singer Pink; she was obsessed with her. From her hairstyle to singing her songs on karaoke. She loved singing," she said.
Clare was described as 'selfless', doted on her nieces, nephews, and mum, and would 'do anything for anyone'. A former student at Thornley High School and Bolton College, she had recently lived in Darwen, Lancs. She had worked as an accounts manager and returned to university to study accountancy. Her husband James died in a motorbike accident three years ago.
Fundraising to bring Clare home
Clare leaves behind her mum Maria, siblings Jenny, Joey, Michael, and Mia, stepsister Shauna, and 13 nieces and nephews. Angel noted how loved Clare was: "Since her death, it's become clear how loved she was. So many people have come together to say what an impact she had on them."
Clare had planned horse riding, beach time, and local cuisine in Morocco, and had spoken of 'how happy she was' before leaving. "We're absolutely broken," Angel said. "My mum loved her children more than anything. She was known for her children. Now in her words, 'the circle has been broken.'"
Clare was not insured, leaving the family facing a bill of over £6,000 to repatriate her body. A GoFundMe page has been set up, and at the time of writing had raised £2,827 of the £5,000 target.
