Family's tribute to 'beautiful and selfless' woman, 78, who died in Asda petrol station crash
The family of a woman who died in a crash at an Asda petrol station in north Manchester have paid a heartfelt tribute to her, describing her as 'beautiful and selfless'.
Linda Whitelegg tragically died in the one-car crash at the forecourt of the petrol station on Moston Lane in Harpurhey on Wednesday (March 22). Greater Manchester Police said previously that she is believed to had suffered a suspected medical episode behind the wheel of her Nissan Micra.
The 78-year-old had celebrated her birthday just two days before the incident. She leaves behind her partner, sisters, son, grandsons and great-granddaughter.
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Linda ran a hairdressers in the Cheetham Hill area for more than 50 years, before moving to Blackley with her family. Her family said she will be 'greatly missed by all who knew her'.
In full, their statement, issued through GMP said: "With great sadness we share the passing of Linda Whitelegg on 22nd March 2023, 2 days after her 78th birthday. We are all devastated by the loss of this beautiful and selfless loving woman.
"She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She leaves behind her best friend and partner of over 45 years Arnie, her two sisters Robin and Rosemary, her only son Paul, grandsons Richard and Stefan, great-granddaughter Lucianna, and her Mum, Jade, plus many family and friends who loved and adored her.
"Linda will be remembered in the Cheetham Hill area by running her hairdressers Edna Hurd for over 50 years, which was used as a community get-together for local people. Since retiring and leaving her shop in Cheetham Hill, Linda moved to Blackley Village where she continued to raise her grandson Richard