WHEN you’ve lost a loved one, birthdays, Christmas and other special events can be a difficult time.

Today is Mother's Day – the day we thank all the important female figures in our lives, whether it’s mums, grannies, aunties or family friends.

But we know there are many of our readers whose mums have sadly passed away, so we gave you the chance to remember them by sharing your own special messages.

Here is a selection of your messages.

If your mum is no longer with us and you'd like to share a photo and a few words, please use the link at the bottom of the page.

Please include a clear photograph - no filtered pictures or montages – their full names, where in Warrington they lived and your special message.

We will not be able to use any submissions that have missing information.

Your tributes to mums you've loved and lost this Mother's Day

Community answers

Has your mum passed away?

"Would you like to share a photo and a message for your mum this Mother's Day?"

We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.

From Sue Hughes

Share a photo of your mum

Warrington Guardian: Patricia (Patsy) BallardPatricia (Patsy) Ballard

What was your mum's name?Patricia (Patsy) Ballard

Where in Warrington did they live?Orford

Share a special message for your mumI remember you all the time but more so today mum as it's Mother's Day. R.I.P💕

From Michelle Holbrook

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Warrington Guardian: ChristineChristine

What was your mum's name?Christine

Where in Warrington did they live?Knutsford

Share a special message for your mumHappy heavenly Mother's Day mum. I will always treasure the memory of you, which offers me solace when I am struggling. Love you more than words can say xx

From Susan Addison

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Warrington Guardian: AliceAlice

What was your mum's name?Alice

Where in Warrington did they live?Padgate

Share a special message for your mumHappy Mother's Day mum. We are all thinking about you and still missing you. We wish you was still here on this special day.

From Bethany Forber

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Warrington Guardian: MichelleMichelle

What was your mum's name?Michelle

Where in Warrington did they live?Newton-le-Willows

Share a special message for your mumI love you xx

From Katrina Byrne

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Warrington Guardian: Mary HunterMary Hunter

What was your mum's name?Mary Hunter

Where in Warrington did they live?Latchford

Share a special message for your mumHappy Mother's Day mum. It's not just today I miss you it's every second of every day. You were my one in a million mum and always will be. Love and miss you forever mum. All my love, kisses and hugs sent to you. Katrina xxxx

From Hayley Simcock

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Warrington Guardian: Julie SimcockJulie Simcock
Warrington Guardian: Hayley Simcock, Beth Simcock, Julie Simcock and Nic GouldenHayley Simcock, Beth Simcock, Julie Simcock and Nic Goulden

What was your mum's name?Julie simcock

Where in Warrington did they live?Stockton Heath

Share a special message for your mumHappy heavenly Mother’s Day to our beautiful mum. Missed beyond words every day.

From Alexandra Pratt

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Warrington Guardian: Moz Rowland (left) mum's partner with mum in the middleMoz Rowland (left) mum's partner with mum in the middle

What was your mum's name?Denise Pratt

Where in Warrington did they live?Orford

Share a special message for your mumWishing the most beautiful, caring, funniest Mum in the world a very happy heavenly mothers day. We truly wish we had more time to spoil you rotten on your day, we miss your smile and laughter, it will always be our sweetest memory. Miss you so much mother bear, always and forever. X

From Alison Highcock

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Warrington Guardian: Irene with daughter Mandy in CorfuIrene with daughter Mandy in Corfu

What was your mum's name?Irene Bullock

Where in Warrington did they live?Orford

Share a special message for your mumMy special mum. This is our 19th Mother's Day without you. Not a day goes by without thinking of you and even more so on this special day. Always in our hearts. Love you Mum xx❤️

From Kathryn Ellis

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Warrington Guardian: Patricia CassidyPatricia Cassidy

What was your mum's name?Patricia Cassidy

Where in Warrington did they live?Padgate

Share a special message for your mumHappy Mother's Day. Not a day goes by without thinking about my diamond ❤️

From Michelle Holker

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Warrington Guardian: Christine McDonnellChristine McDonnell

What was your mum's name?Christine McDonnell

Where in Warrington did they live?Penketh

Share a special message for your mumWe miss you so much mum. Wish you were here with us all. You were the best mum in the world. Love Janice, Karen, Michelle and Joanne

From Jennifer Dunn

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Warrington Guardian: KathKath

What was your mum's name?Kath

Where in Warrington did they live?Padgate

Share a special message for your mumMy second Mother's Day with you mum. I miss you so very much. The boys miss their nanny so much too. How I wish things had been different and you were still here with us all.

From Jodie Sorton

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Warrington Guardian: Glynise Barton's familyGlynise Barton's family

What was your mum's name?Glynise Barton

Where in Warrington did they live?Orford

Share a special message for your mumOur mum was unique and a one of a kind woman, always putting her children before anything and anyone from birth to adults. She would walk to the end of the earth for us and her grandchildren. She worked tirelessly all her life to provide for us and to give the life she felt we deserved. Our mum was an incredibly independent women who I strive to be like every single day and pray I am half the women she was. She is who and what a mum/nan should be. We miss you terribly mum/nan. Love from Jodie, Ian, Giz, Billy and Amy and your adorable six grandchildren Josh, Bran, Harley, Berrie, Kirk and little Frankie ❤️ Loved forever and ever. I will carry on looking after everyone like you did mum Xxx Happy Mother's Day in heaven mum and nan xxxx Big kisses to Dad 💙

From Clare Duncan

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Warrington Guardian: Carol CostelloCarol Costello

What was your mum's name?Carol Costello

Where in Warrington did they live?Woolston

Share a special message for your mumOur mum, nan, nanny. Always loved and missed so much. Happy heavenly Mother's Day. Love form us all

From Michelle Clare

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Warrington Guardian: Michelle with mum ChristineMichelle with mum Christine

What was your mum's name?Christine Clare

Where in Warrington did they live?Longford

Share a special message for your mumThis is my amazing mum who I lost in October last year. She was the most special, selfless mum there was and I’m missing her every second of every day. Mum to five of us, gramma to 10 and great gramma to two. She was my best friend and our lives just aren’t the same without her.

From Shellie Jones

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Warrington Guardian: Gillian BiddleGillian Biddle

What was your mum's name?Gillian Biddle

Where in Warrington did they live?Bewsey

Share a special message for your mumWe miss you everyday but especially on Mother’s Day. An ache in my heart that will be there forever 💗