A school administrative assistant has been found dead at her home.

The body of Diane Hayton, 54, of Oakworth, was discovered on Monday afternoon.

Divorcee Mrs Hayton, who has a 17-year-old son, worked at Bront Middle School in Keighley.

Coroner's officer Les Scaife said this week a post mortem examination had been carried out, and he was awaiting the results of toxicology tests.

There are no suspicious circumstances.

An inquest into her death is due to be opened at Bradford today.

This week shocked staff and pupils at Bront School were trying to come to terms with Mrs Hayton's sudden death.

Head-teacher Suzanne Howell says everybody was stunned when they learned of the tragedy.

She told us: "All associated with Bront Middle School feel deeply saddened by the news. Diane was a valued member of our school community - well thought of by staff, parents and pupils both past and present.

"She had a long association with the school as a parent, governor, lunchtime supervisor, classroom support assistant and more recently as the clerical assistant in our busy main office. She will be remembered with gratitude for her hard work and enthusiasm, having been involved in so many aspects of school life during the past 12 years. Diane was a very genuine person - kind, patient and understanding, always ready to put the needs of others first. She will be sadly missed."

The funeral service will be held at Oakworth crematorium chapel on Wednesday, September 23, at 10am.

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