Tributes to Bongo's Bingo 'legend' Anne Gandy
Family photoTributes have been paid to a great grandmother and bingo superfan from Liverpool on her death at 98.
Anne Gandy, from Walton, was awarded an MBE in 2007 for her community work, and had been a regular at Bongo's Bingo since her 90th birthday.
Her family, who would regularly take her to the bingo night club, described her as "a legend to the very end".
In a post on social media, Bongo's Bingo founder Jonny Lacey said Anne "was an inspiration on how to live life to the full".
Lacey said: "I first met Anne when she came to her first bingo for her 90th birthday. She was such an inspiration on how to live life to the full, we have had such great craic with her over the years," he said.
"When she took to the stage at every show she came to, she would always get the biggest cheer of the night."
The news was announced on Anne's own Instagram page by her granddaughter, who said: "It is with great sadness that I have to announce the passing of my nan Anne Gandy MBE, legend to the very end."
Other people have been sharing their condolences, and describing her as "an amazing lady with an amazing spirit".
She became affectionately known by people in the city as "Aunty Anne" due to the community work she did in caring for local children.
One woman said: "She would remember so many of us despite all the children she looked after, and the many years that passed.
"Sshe was someone who certainly had a place in her heart for everyone, we can all learn a lot from that.
"Such a kind, caring and fun lady. She'll never be forgotten."
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