Helston Tesco staff and customers are mourning the loss of long-time employee Linda Roberts, who passed away over the weekend.

Tributes have been pouring in for Linda, who was a beloved member of the team and a familiar face to many shoppers.

“Linda worked with us for 23 years, and she had a special warmth that shone through to everyone she met,” said Helston Tesco manager Nick Mill.

“If you were having a bad day, Linda would make you smile and turn your day around, if you were having a good day, Linda would make it better as she always knew just what to say and when.”

Falmouth Packet: Linda passed away at the weekend following a short illness Linda passed away at the weekend following a short illness (Image: Supplied)

Linda’s contribution to the store went beyond her duties as a team support on checkouts. Nick said: “She always enjoyed making the new starters feel welcome and part of our Tesco family.”

Nick described Linda as a ‘great person, who was loved by colleagues young and old’ as well as many of the customers whose lives Linda was able to impact.

To honour Linda's memory, the store has placed a book of condolence at the front entrance, inviting people to share their memories and well wishes.

The book will be available until Linda's funeral, which has not yet been scheduled. A plaque will also be placed on the memorial bench in the store's car park, ensuring a lasting tribute to her.

Falmouth Packet: A book of condolence for Linda is at the front of the store A book of condolence for Linda is at the front of the store (Image: Callum Eddy)

Beyond her work at Tesco, Linda was a familiar sight to many in the Helston community, often seen walking her beloved dog, Blue, around the Trenethick Fields estate.

Following the news of her death, an outpouring of tributes for Linda has been shared on Facebook.

One person wrote: “Linda was a lovely lady. I loved the conversations we always had, whether in Tesco or when she would walk by when walking Blue. She will be missed by everyone.”

Another comment said: “Such sad news that a Tesco legend had passed on to be with her son and husband. You’ll be sorely missed, Linda Robert. Rest easy beautiful.”