Tributes poured in following the death of a 56-year-old woman stabbed to death at her home.
Paula Leather was discovered fatally injured at the house on Tinling Close, Prescot, in the early hours of Monday morning.
She had been stabbed multiple times to the head and neck and died a short time later.
In a family tribute issued yesterday, her distraught loved ones described her as being "beautiful inside and out" and having a "smile to light up the world."
The statement said: "Our gorgeous mum has sadly been taken away from us in the most tragic of circumstances.
"She was the mum of Jason, Jessica and Matthew and the proudest nanny to her first grandson.
"Paula was devoted to siblings Karen, Ian and Peter, to her large loving family and to her wonderful friends."
Paula's husband, George Leather, 60, was charged with murder on Tuesday.
He appeared before magistrates earlier this week in Liverpool for a short court hearing that lasted just a few minutes.
Leather, of Tinling Close, Prescot, was remanded in custody.
These were some of the comments which appeared on the Knowsley Police Facebook page following the family tribute paid to Paula Leather.
Kimberley Anne said: "Beautiful tribute. RIP. Sending my love to the family at this heartbreaking time."
Lucy Cherish Bibby said: "Beautiful tribute for a beautiful lady. Heart goes out to all her family and friends."
Claire Hodgson said: "Truly devastated to hear. Paula was the most lovely lady! I will miss our chats and giggles we had."
Janet Lundy said: "What a beautiful tribute to a very special, lovely lady who it was a privilege to have worked with. May she rest in peace. My heartfelt condolences to her family."
Debbie Greenwood said: "So brave and dignified. You are in the thoughts and prayers of many."
Bev Fagan said: "Devastating news such a lovely, kind and wonderful lady. Paula you will be greatly missed, not only by your family and friends but everyone's path you crossed along your short journey on this earth. You were taken far too soon."
Michelle Bathgate said: "Rest in peace Paula, such an absolute tragedy for a kind and lovely lady to be taken far too soon."
Kirsty Thompson said: "So so sorry for your loss. This is truly heartbreaking."
Among those commenting on a community Facebook page were June Brisk, who said: "Such a beautiful tribute, so very sorry for your loss. May she rest in perfect peace."
Trish Trachie Mac said: "Paula was just how you described her... can't even begin to express the hurt your family is feeling right now."
