Traders on Great Yarmouth market have paid heartfelt tributes to a much-loved chip stall owner who has died aged 65.

Norma Docwra, of Docwra's Chip Stall, died surrounded by her family on Tuesday.

She had lived with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for many years, but the illness had progressed rapidly in the last six months.

Flowers have been left by Docwra's Chip Stall, as customers, colleagues and friends have paid tribute. The stall will be closed for several days.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Flowers left on the ground by Docwra's Chip Stall.Flowers left on the ground by Docwra's Chip Stall. (Image: James Weeds)

Opening her stall in 2003, Mrs Docwra was said to have shown "unshakeable determination" as she was remembered as a person who always gave her best in everything she did.

Yasmin Harwood, owner of Unique Sweets, said Mrs Docwra's commitment to her chip stall showed "unshakeable determination".

"Even when she was unwell, Norma soldiered on and worked her hardest," Ms Harwood said.

"And her customers appreciated her all the more for it. She sold the best chips on the market and always had a queue. She will be missed by locals and holidaymakers alike.

"She always aimed for the best in life and her passing is a very sad loss."

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Norma Docwra, owner of Docwra's Chip Stall in Great Yarmouth market, has died aged 65.Norma Docwra, owner of Docwra's Chip Stall in Great Yarmouth market, has died aged 65. (Image: Newsquest)

Lisa Carr from Carr's Market Chips said she and Mrs Docwra had been work neighbours for 20 years and friends for even longer.

"She was just a lovely person," Mrs Carr said.

"She had great banter and was very feisty. There were times it felt I was being told off by a school teacher.

"But we absolutely loved her here. There was never a bad word said about her.

"She will be missed."

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Neighbouring chip stalls: Docwra's, Carr's and Dearno's.Neighbouring chip stalls: Docwra's, Carr's and Dearno's. (Image: James Weeds)

At Dearnos Market Chips, co-owner James Rose said Mrs Docwra's death is a loss to both the market and the town.

"We will miss her as a person," Mr Rose said.

"It will be strange seeing the place without her, and it's really sad that she won't be here for the move (to the new market area).

"It's a terrible loss for the community and me, Tracy and the crew are all saddended by the news."

Two-day trader Lenny Gordon said Mrs Docwra was the "heart of the community".

"I had the pleasure of knowing Norma for many years," he said.

"She was well-liked and respected among the traders as well as the wider community. She was an absolutely lovely lady."

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Norma Docwra, of Great Yarmouth, has died aged 65.Norma Docwra, of Great Yarmouth, has died aged 65. (Image: Supplied)