TRIBUTES have been paid to a Dunfermline nursery teacher who has died at the age of just 27.

Amy Guild died peacefully but suddenly on Friday, April 23, at Kirkcaldy’s Victoria Hospital.

At her funeral last Monday at Lochgelly Cemetery, mourners were told that Amy "was loved by everyone who came her way, she lived by the principle of kindness and generosity, always taking an interest in others, and she made people feel special. Her main focus was always, family, friends and love for all those around her, which is what mattered most in her life.

"Amy will be remembered for many reasons, mainly as a special, kind, and heart-warming lassie who had time for everyone. She seen the best in people, never judgemental and never ever sought any kind of recognition for all that she achieved."

She worked as a nursery teacher in North Queensferry before spending the last year and a half at Pittencrieff Primary, where one of her pupils, Zak, paid one of the most poignant tributes following her shock death.

He wrote: "I’m sorry for your loss – Amy was a hero to me at the after-school club. She always had a smile of love, she was not like other people, she was always nicer, she was the best.

"I am sorry for your loss, love Zak."

She was also a Scout leader with the 33rd Fife Scout group and mourners were told: "What gave Amy most pleasure was working with, and helping, others. She had the patience of a saint.

"She would spend ages painting Disney characters like Snow White, Cinderella, and Gruffalo onto small pebble stones for the children to enjoy. She had this amazing energy, so enthusiastic with everything she did. 33 Scout Group will never be quite the same without their dedicated Scout leader, and the same could be said of the Beaver Cubs who were always grateful for Amy’s personality and drive."

Friends paid tribute to Amy on social media following her death.

One person wrote: “She was the loveliest girl ever. She looked after my kids at after-school club and she honestly had a heart of gold. She will be missed by many people.”

Another tribute read: “I'm truly devastated when I was told of Amy passing. I taught her in her introductory year at Fife College. She had the kindest heart – the type of person who put others first and supported everyone around her. My deepest condolences to Amy's family.”

She is survived by parents Liz and Pete, sister Sandra and brother-in-law Craig, and was a dearly-loved and devoted auntie to Charlie and Ji, as well as being a much-loved niece.