Great-grandmother killed in crash 'greatly missed'

Daphne BirdImage source, Gwent Police
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Tributes have been paid to a 94-year-old great-grandmother killed in a car crash. 

Retired teacher Daphne Bird, of Coleford, Gloucestershire, died in the crash on the A4136, near Monmouth, on 16 November.

Her family, including 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, said she led an active life and would be "greatly missed".

Gwent Police is appealing for information.

In a statement, her family added: “After retiring she was a member at Coleford Bowls Club, played golf at Monmouth into her late 80’s and was still a keen Bridge player."