TRIBUTES have been paid to a 'fun-loving and upbeat' 23-year-old mum-of-one, who died last week. Sophie Marrache, from Shortlands Green, WGC, was a former Springmead and Monk's Walk pupil. She had a four-year-old daughter, Poppy, and was engaged to

TRIBUTES have been paid to a "fun-loving and upbeat" 23-year-old mum-of-one, who died last week.

Sophie Marrache, from Shortlands Green, WGC, was a former Springmead and Monk's Walk pupil.

She had a four-year-old daughter, Poppy, and was engaged to Stuart O'Leary.

An inquest has been opened and adjourned for Sophie, who died suddenly, on Sunday, June 7.

Her funeral was held yesterday (Wednesday).

Her mum Caroline Golder pays tribute to her in this week's Welwyn & Hatfield Times.