Family pay tribute to ‘beautiful mum’ found dead in seaside town

Rachel Dixon was found injured at a home (Picture: Essex Police/PA)

Tributes have been paid to a ‘beautiful daughter, sister, mother and auntie’ who died in Clacton, Essex.

Rachel Dixon, 49, died after being seriously injured in Skelmersdale Road, a residential street near the city’s railway station, on March 21.

She was given CPR at the scene but was declared dead soon after ambulance crews arrived at 11.30am.

Rachel’s family paid tribute to her today, saying she will be ‘greatly missed’.

‘Our beautiful daughter, sister, mother and auntie, who will be greatly missed by all who was taken away from us far too soon,’ they said.

‘Please respect our privacy at this time.’

Undated family handout photo issued by Essex Police of Rachel Dixon. The 49-year-old died at the scene in Skelmersdale Road after officers were called to reports of an incident at an address in Clacton-on-Sea at 11.30am on March 21. Her son Oliver Grange, 24, of Skelmersdale Road, Clacton, is charged with her murder and is next due to appear before Chelmsford Crown Court on April 25. Issue date: Monday March 31, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story POLICE Clacton. Photo credit should read: Essex Police/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.
Rachel’s family said she will be ‘greatly missed’ (Picture: Essex Police/PA Wire)
Undated family handout photo issued by Essex Police of Rachel Dixon. The 49-year-old died at the scene in Skelmersdale Road after officers were called to reports of an incident at an address in Clacton-on-Sea at 11.30am on March 21. Her son Oliver Grange, 24, of Skelmersdale Road, Clacton, is charged with her murder and is next due to appear before Chelmsford Crown Court on April 25. Issue date: Monday March 31, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story POLICE Clacton. Photo credit should read: Essex Police/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.
Her son is charged with her murder (Picture: Essex Police/PA Wire)
A murder investigation has been launched in Clacton-on-Sea after the death of a woman in a housing estate. Emergency services rushed to the Essex town on Friday (March 21) morning following concerns for the welfare of a woman.
Police are not looking for anyone else (Picture: BPM MEDIA)

Detective Chief Inspector Greg Wood added: ‘My thoughts are with Rachel’s family at this incredibly difficult time.

‘Our officers will be supporting them while our work continues in this investigation.’

Rachel’s son, Oliver Grange, who was taken to hospital in a ‘serious condition’, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Grange, of Skelmersdale Road, will appear before Chelmsford Crown Court on April 25.

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