A POPULAR librarian who collapsed and died from a brain haemorrhage, will be giving the gift of life to others following her tragic death.

Mrs Susan Peet, aged 50, who was the manager at Westhoughton library, collapsed while out shopping in Wigan. She has taken to Hope Hospital's intensive care, unit where she died with her husband David and her family by her side.

Doctors had operated and fought to save her but were unable to and her family decided to honour her wishes to become a transplant donor.

Mrs Peet, who had carried a donor card and previously discussed the subject with her husband.

And her proud mother, May Gladwin, said it was a gesture typical of her daughter.

"Even when she was here with us she was a giver. That's what made her special. Other people always came first for Susan," said Mrs Gladwin.

"Everybody loved her. She was a giver from the beginning to the end,"

Her funeral was held at St James' Church, Daisy Hill on Monday and as a mark of respect, Westhoughton Library was closed for the day as her many friends and colleagues said their final goodbyes.

Mrs Peet was brought up in Westhoughton and spent all her working life with Bolton libraries after leaving school in 1976.

Before becoming Westhoughton library manager 26 years ago she worked at the Central library and Astley Bridge Library.

While at Westhoughton library she developed a special interest in the local history collections and was involved in helping to promote the activities of Westhoughton Local History Society.

Her boss, head of libraries Julie Spencer said she was well respected an popular with customers.

"She will be remembered as a youthful, caring, fun loving friend who will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her," said Ms Spencer.

Westhoughton town councillor Brian Clare added: "Susan was a superb person to deal with. She was quiet and very efficient and worked really, really hard on behalf of Westhoughton. She was an exceptional local girl who had a great pride in the town."

"Susan gave us so much encouragement and support, nothing was too much trouble for her. She will be sadly missed," said Pam Clarke, leader of Westhoughton Local History Society. Mrs Peet's mother said it was a comfort to know her daughter was well liked.

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