A devoted mother who dedicated her life to caring for her daughter while inspiring others going through tough times has died.

Dawn Lossau, from Spixworth, died unexpectedly on Sunday evening at the age of 52.

She was the mother of Maisie Lossau, who passed away two years ago aged 17, following a dogged journey with a brain tumour discovered when she was just 10.

From the moment the family learned of the tumour, Mrs Lossau devoted herself to caring for her daughter and raising awareness of her condition.

Dawn, Maisie and Darrell LossauDawn, Maisie and Darrell Lossau (Image: Lossau family)

Mrs Lossau and husband Darrell helped inspire others by sharing their journey as a family, collectively becoming known as Team Awesome.

Together, the family showed grace and determination in the face of adversity, with Maisie in particular always wearing a smile on her face despite her many challenges.

Following Maisie's tragic death in August 2022, Mrs Lossau continued to keep her daughter's legacy alive by sharing happy memories and offering support to others.

Since her death, tributes have flooded in for the mum-of-one after news of her passing was shared by Mr Lossau across Team Awesome's social media channels.

Maisie, Dawn and Darrell Lossau, pictured in 2016 (Image: Archant Norfolk 2016)

In a post on the Team Awesome Facebook page, Mr Lossau wrote: "It is with profound sadness that I inform you of the sudden passing of my beloved wife, Dawn.

"In my heart, I feel that Maisie needed her mum, and Dawn has now gone to be with her."

As well as caring for Maisie, Mrs Lossau spent 17 years working for city-based solicitors Leathes Prior.

In a tribute posted on Linked In, a spokesman for the organisation said she was "loved and loving in equal measure".

Mrs Lossau died on the evening of October 27, having fallen ill earlier that day.

She was taken to the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, where she died having suffered a stroke and a blood clot.

Mr Lossau added: "I sincerely want to thank everybody who has reached out to offer their support - Team Awesome will live on."

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"Spixworth mum Dawn Lossau, who devoted her life to caring for daughter Maisie, has tragically died at the age of 52."

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From Sharon Harvey

Please leave a heartfelt tributeOne of my oldest friends who I'm going to miss. Reunited with her beautiful girl . Dawn you were amazing and so inspirational. Sleep well lovely lady going to miss our chats . Love you 💜💔💚

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From Kirstie Nicholls

Please leave a heartfelt tributeIt's hard to believe that you are gone dawn , party with the stars you and masie together again ✨️ xxxx

From Jo bull

Please leave a heartfelt tributeDawn was a very special lady who will be sorely missed she was a fantastic mother to Maisie and she will hold a special place in my heart we went to school together and when we hit our teens she was always available as security in the city clubs she will be sorely missed lots of love to you Darrell I will never forget dawn

From julie stratton

Please leave a heartfelt tributemy heart goes out to this beautiful loving family

From Teresa Haistead

Please leave a heartfelt tributeTo my beautiful friend Dawn. You were taken from this world far too soon, as was your beautiful Maisie. I believe you've been reunited with her, and that she needed you with her, like your darling husband said. Two beautiful angels together always now. I'm grateful for your friendship over the years. Forever in our hearts and minds. Til we meet again xxxx

From Sue Nichols

Please leave a heartfelt tributeSincere condolences on your loss of Dawn. At peace with your beloved daughter Maisie, now Heavenly Team Awesome. A remarkable family unit. RIP Dawn. I followed you through your journey with Maisie and Team Awsome and will continue to support the team and your loving husband Darrell.

From Sarah Bradshaw

Please leave a heartfelt tributeDarrell so so sorry to hear about the loss of your loving and supportive wife Dawn. My heart and thoughts are with you also my prayers especially for the two angels you now have to look over you love Sarah Bradshaw and family xxx

From Jo Harding

Please leave a heartfelt tributeThere are no words to describe the tragic loss of such an amazing women. Dawn your smile and personality was so bright. You were an inspiration to all that new you and strangers too. Sleep tight hun 💔

From Clair

Please leave a heartfelt tributeThere are no words for this, Dawn was an amazing lady, mum and wife and an inspiration to everyone with the strength she found to keep Maisie’s spirits up while she was fighting her illness. You only have to look at a photo of Dawn, so alive and vibrant. Team Awesome are just that - Awesome! I’m sure mum and daughter are reunited, pain free and dancing away with their infectious smiles keeping an eye on Darrell and the Dogs. Love forever.

From Sarah Brown

Please leave a heartfelt tributeDawn you were an amazing and inspirational women who had the biggest heart. You were taken to early from your loving husband but are now with your beautiful daughter 💚💜

From Chrissie Richardson

Please leave a heartfelt tributeSo shocked and so so sad to hear the news of Dawn passing 😔 I worked with Dawn at Radio Broadland when I was a black thunder girl.I went through a similar brain tumour experience as Maisie and followed the team awesome journey on Facebook.I am truly heartbroken for Darryl,so so sorry 💜💚💔💕

From Marcus Cole

Please leave a heartfelt tributeSuch sad sad news, taken way to early. Bignold school days never forgotten. My deepest sympathies to your family at this devastating time.

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From Dan Chapman

Please leave a heartfelt tributeFrom all at Leathes Prior, it was a true privilege to work alongside someone as inspiring as Dawn. Her positivity, even when most would cease to be positive, was humbling to us all. It is beyond contemplation that Darrell has to experience such tragic loss again and he will forever be in our thoughts as will our beloved Dawn. #bemoremaisie