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Coronavirus: Tribute as "powerhouse" police worker dies Coronavirus death: Sister pays tribute to 'powerhouse' police worker
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A police worker who died after contracting coronavirus has been praised for being a "powerhouse".A police worker who died after contracting coronavirus has been praised for being a "powerhouse".
Marcia Pryce, 61, worked for Greater Manchester Police for more then 30 years, most recently for the force's intelligence bureau.Marcia Pryce, 61, worked for Greater Manchester Police for more then 30 years, most recently for the force's intelligence bureau.
In a tribute following her death on 2 April, her sister Amira Asantewa said: "She had more godchildren than we can count". In a tribute following her death on 2 April, her sister Amira Asantewa said: "She had more godchildren than we can count.
"You wanted to be on her team; you wanted her in your corner.""You wanted to be on her team; you wanted her in your corner."
Ms Asantewa added: "Marcia was a powerhouse, a positive influence in my life and the lives of the many people she knew and loved.Ms Asantewa added: "Marcia was a powerhouse, a positive influence in my life and the lives of the many people she knew and loved.
"She taught us how to be independent and pursue your goals, even if no-one believed in you or them; how to enjoy life and connect with people from all walks of life."She taught us how to be independent and pursue your goals, even if no-one believed in you or them; how to enjoy life and connect with people from all walks of life.
"No-one expected this loss; this emptiness, but Marcia would want us to go on, to keep each other close and have a cheeky drink to celebrate a life cut short, but a life full of love and joy, when we can once again meet each other.""No-one expected this loss; this emptiness, but Marcia would want us to go on, to keep each other close and have a cheeky drink to celebrate a life cut short, but a life full of love and joy, when we can once again meet each other."
The family has requested donations to the British Heart Foundation in her memory.The family has requested donations to the British Heart Foundation in her memory.