Police investigate York woman's hospital death

Tyne Tees
York
Cumbria
Carlisle
Saturday 19 November 2016 at 6:02pm

Sharon Grierson. Credit: Family photo

Police in Cumbria have launched an investigation into the death of a woman at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle.

Sharon Rose Grierson, 44, died on Monday, November 4th.

The coroner subsequently contacted the police, urging them to investigate the circumstances of the death.

A police spokesman said the investigation is in its early stages and it would not be appropriate to comment further at this time.

Sharon Grierson was originally from York and was the mother of Thomas (aged 26), Emily (18), Benjamin (16) and Samuel (15).

“Sharon was a cherished mother whose children were her world - she called them her heartbeat. She worked tirelessly to ensure their happiness both in and out of the family home was complete and her pride in the kids was apparent in every way. Sharon was a happy and content mummy. Our mum was our best friend and, in the last few years, we had become as thick as thieves. She was always there with a smile, never failing to make each one of us laugh and know we were loved unconditionally. She was loved by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her and had such a big heart that held a place for everyone close to her. She was a joyful and happy person, who couldn’t help but take in strays. She was determined and completely stubborn and a lot of people knew that! And just like the rest of us, she was a little bit crazy.”

“My sister was my best friend. We lived miles apart but spent most school holidays together and raised our children together. We spoke on the phone daily for up to three hours and people always asked how we found so much to talk about. She was my big sis, my advisor, my calm place and my go to ear when I needed comfort. Sharon has been the kindest, happiest and funniest sister and I will treasure our time together always, she has left me with a lifetime of memories which make me smile from early days and her rocking out to Def Leppard’s Hysteria album in her primrose bedroom to her looking after me after illness and making me laugh when all I wanted to do was cry. Sharon had a history of ill health but tackled it head on. As with all things in life, she would find a positive thing to say instead of dwelling on the negative and she has been truly inspirational in her approach to life. My sister is present in all of her beautiful children who have approached her sudden passing with strength and courage that is a true inspiration to all of us dealing with the loss of my beautiful sister. Sharon was sister to Andrew and Daryl who are devastated at losing her.Sharon was the beloved daughter of William and Rose who have stayed by her bedside throughout this. She passed away with all of her children present and her loving parents by her side. Sharon will always inspire us to be the best that we can be and has highlighted how special our family is. Dignified, unique, happy, love and kindness come to mind but the reality is that even a million words would not be enough to describe this wonderful woman.”