Heartbroken family pay tribute to mum with the 'kindest heart' found dead at mental health hospital

The heartbroken family of a mum who was found dead at a mental health hospital in north Manchester have paid an emotional tribute to her.

Gaynor Chapman, 53, from Salford, died last Friday (March 1) - the day after she had first attended the Park House mental health hospital, in Crumpsall.

Her niece Shelby has told the Manchester Evening News that Gaynor had been admitted the day before her body was found. The police were called to the scene, and the NHS trust have said they are cooperating with the investigation.

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The mum-of-two, who lost her son Zane when he was just 27-years-old in 2018, had struggled with her own mental health following his death, Shelby said.

Gaynor, who was a grandmother-to-four, was described as having 'the kindest heart' who 'loved her family, loved animals and her grandchildren'.

Shelby said: "She had the kindest heart. If you had any problems, she would always be the first to be there for everyone. She was bright and bubbly. Her whole life was her family and her grandchildren. Church was also a huge part of her life which helped her through difficult times.

"Everyone in the family has been coming together, and it has shown how loved she truly was and how many people cared about her. She was definitely loved.

"[Her death] has just ripped everybody's heart out. It was so unexpected - all she did was ask for help."

It is understood Greater Manchester Police are carrying out a special procedure investigation into Gaynor's death. The force confirmed they were called to the scene on the evening of March 1.

The Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH), which operates the hospital, has