A WELL-KNOWN hairstylist from Anglesey, described as “remarkable” and “brave” by a close friend, has died last week.

Pamela Turley, 73, died at her home in Brynteg on Wednesday, January 9 after a 15-year battle against cancer.

Her husband of 52 years, Peter Turley, 75, and their two daughters, Deborah and Kerrie, were at her bedside. She had known since July 2018, that she only had months to live.

Born Pamela Blakeman in Liverpool on May 28, 1945, she became a hair stylist at the age of 15, before marrying Peter on her 21st birthday in 1966.

In 1981, the couple moved from Liverpool to a house in the Anglesey village of Brynteg, where they had remained ever since.

One of Mrs Turley’s most regular clients throughout the years, Michael Thornton, who lives in the neighbouring village of Benllech, paid tribute to her bravery.

“As a hairdresser, Pam was an absolute artist,” he said.

“People travelled from far and wide to have their hair styled by her. She was a remarkable woman, and in spite of battling serious illness for 15 years, she was always immaculately turned out, beautifully dressed and made up.

“She had a sparkling personality in every way and she will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her.”

Mr Thornton added that he is set to deliver a tribute to Mrs Turley at her funeral, which takes place at Bangor Crematorium at 10am tomorrow morning.

“I knew her well for 20 years,” he continued.

“She was enormously brave and was an example to us all.”

Mr Turley and the couple’s daughters will be taking Mrs Turley’s beloved dog, Tilly-May, along with them to the service.

In an article published in the North Wales Chronicle in April 2018, Mr Turley spoke of his love for painting - mainly focusing on drawing the landscapes of Anglesey.

Both he and Mrs Turley have become recognisable faces within the Brynteg community over the years and could often be seen walking Tilly-May around the village.

Friends and neighbours took to Facebook to pay tribute to her this week, with one saying: "Pam was such a lovely lady who will be sorely missed in our little village."