A FAMILY have spoken out about their devastation after losing a Barrow woman with a “heart of gold”.


Sandra Tagimuri Sandra Tagimuri died at Preston Hospital last Wednesday after suffering a brain aneurysm.

She was out riding her bike when she felt unwell and collapsed in Cornwallis Street before being taken to Furness General Hospital and being transferred to the critical care unit at Royal Preston Hospital, where she stayed for eight days.

The 47-year-old was a familiar figure around the streets of Barrow as her friendly and outgoing nature endeared her to many.

Unbeknown to her family, Miss Tagimuri had also become an organ donor and has now saved six lives through her donation.

Rachel Cain, Miss Tagimuri’s sister-in-law explained: “It was very important for her to do what she could.

“Six of her organs have already gone to other people so she’s still helping people even though she’s not even here anymore.”

Miss Tagimuri was mostly recognised as the owner of Tagi’s Buns in Roose Road, Barrow.

Her hardworking and generous nature made the shop a favourite among Barrow residents who knew they could expect nothing but the best service.

James Tagimuri, Miss Tagimuri’s brother, said: “She had a lot of friends from all walks of life – young people, old people.

“There were these kids who used to walk past the shop every morning and she would go out and give them breakfast because she was worried they wouldn’t get it anywhere else.”

Miss Cain added: “People would always leave the shop with more than they bargained for.
Sandra Tagimuri

“I work at Risedale Surgery and I’d often get a call saying she had popped in to drop off some lunch. She had a heart of gold.”

The Barrow business owner came from a large, loving family and was particularly close to her niece, Hope, and nephew, Little Josh, who was living with her at the time.

She was also described as “soul mate” to Dom Wood, who had been Miss Tagimuri’s partner for the past nine years.

He said: “She just loved talking to people and giving.

“She was always doing what she could to help, like making sure homeless people were fed.”

Miss Tagimuri always committed herself to doing what she could to help the people around her.

After losing her step-mother to cancer, Miss Tagimuri was determined to help raise money and awareness for the cause and completed a number of sky dives and many fundraising walks.

In addition to giving what she could to the people around her, Miss Tagimuri also had a wicked sense of humour and constantly made people laugh.

Miss Cain said: “It was my mum’s birthday and she worked at Furness Building Society so Sandra went in singing  Happy Birthday  with a balloon and a cake.”

She continued: “She loved singing but wasn’t very good at it. She was always singing  Shine Bright Like a Diamond .

“Sandra was very outgoing – she had a huge smile and was very attractive.”

Mr Tagimuri added: “She was infectiously happy and always giving.”