FAMILY of a 92-year-old pedestrian who died following a collision with a car in Penzance say she will be ‘sadly missed by everyone that had the fortune to have known her’.

Loved-ones have paid tribute to Jean Brewer, a retired nurse, saying she was a ‘most devoted, enthusiastic and caring person’.

Jean, from Newlyn, was seriously injured in a collision with a black Audi Q4 on The Strand at around 11.40am on Wednesday July, 1. Sadly, Jean died in hospital on July 7.

Her family have issued the following tribute: “Jean Brewer, nee Jenkin, date of birth 15th of May 1934. She was born in Newlyn, fifth child of a family of eight.

“At 18 she did her nursing training at Royal Cornwall Infirmary. She then went on to study at Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children in Carshalton and she completed her training looking after children with learning disabilities.

“The majority of her career was spent working at Saint Blazey House in St Austell where she stayed until she retired.

“She served a total of 34 years at Saint Blazey House. She was quoted as being a most devoted, enthusiastic and caring person who has pioneered a service at St Blazey House for children with behavioural difficulties.

“Jean has been untiring in this work and in building relationships with children and families.

“Jean had a very caring and close relationship with all of the children she cared for and is very fondly remembered.

“She was very much loved by all her nephews and nieces, she had a love for animals, especially her collie dog ‘Rob’.

“She was loved by all her family and will be sadly missed by everyone that had the fortune to have known her.”

Anyone with any relevant information and dash-cam footage which may assist the investigation is asked to contact police via the police website or by calling 101 quoting ref number 50260169985.