"Tesco will never be the same again" - Incredible tributes to Kildare shop worker

Adam Sheehan said: "I had the pleasure of working with Sonya in Tesco Monread. Sonya was such a kind soul and a pleasure to work with. Sonya will be sadly missed by all of us. Rest In Peace."

Another wrote: "Sonya was such a lovely lady. Loved having the chats every time I did my Scan as you Shop. Tesco will never be the same without Sonya."

A tribute also said:  "So sad to hear of Sonya's passing. Always enjoyed a quick chat when shopping in Tesco."

A Tesco shopper said: "A lovely friendly, helpful and approachable girl who stood out in Tescos for her friendly smile and helpful character. Will be sadly missed by customers. Few of a kind."

A former colleague also paid tribute: My sincere condolences to the Mullally family Sonya was pleasure to work with from the banter to her smile. The story of your life was too short, but the chapters you wrote for family and friends will last forever."

Sorcha and Eoghan O'Neill said: "Such sad news to hear. Sonya was such a character, always had something funny to say. She always made time for people and especially our two girls. They will miss seeing your face in Tesco, as we all will. Such a caring person to all."

Sarah Louise Murphy said: "Sonya was one of the kindest souls I ever met. I am shocked and saddened to hear of her passing so young.

"I had the pleasure of working with her in Tesco Monread many years ago and I would still see her from time to time when I popped in for bits.

"She never forgot me and always brought a smile to my face when we met. She will be missed by so so many. My deepest sympathies to her friends & family at this difficult time. May she rest in peace."

Jacinta said: "My sincere condolences to Sonya's family on her recent passing. I worked with Sonya in Tesco Extra, Monread and remember her as always smiling with a glint in her eye. Since leaving a few years ago, Sonya always made time to chat to me whenever I visited the store. A genuinely lovely lady. Rest in peace Sonya."