A DEVASTATED family has paid tribute to a "selfless and caring" mother of ten who has died suddenly aged 44. 

Kerry Doman, of Clacton, died earlier this month. 

She leaves behind ten children aged between 22 and two.

Clacton and Frinton Gazette: Newborn - Tillie, who is now two, with her mum Kerry.Newborn - Tillie, who is now two, with her mum Kerry. (Image: Chloe Doman)

This tragic passing was compounded by the sad death of Kerry’s mother Betty just days before on Monday, January 9.

Kerry’s eldest daughter Chloe, 22, launched the fundraiser on GoFundMe to help the family pay for their mother’s funeral.

Clacton and Frinton Gazette: Cute - Lily-Mae, five, takes a picture with mum Kerry.Cute - Lily-Mae, five, takes a picture with mum Kerry. (Image: Chloe Doman)

She said: “My mum’s whole life revolved around her caring for her children, she was the most selfless person you could ever meet.

“She put her children and the people she cared for before herself under any given circumstance and this is the last chance we will ever get to give something back.”

Clacton and Frinton Gazette: Happy - Lewis, ten, and his mother Kerry.Happy - Lewis, ten, and his mother Kerry. (Image: Chloe Doman)

The family do not know how Kerry died and are waiting on a coroner’s confirmation.

Kerry suffered with Crohn’s disease and colitis and last year she was diagnosed with heart failure.

Clacton and Frinton Gazette: Delighted - Kieran, nine, and Kerry were all smiles.Delighted - Kieran, nine, and Kerry were all smiles. (Image: Chloe Doman)

Chloe added: “Last year mum was suffering with heart palpitations and her heart rate kept dropping really low.

“She went to Colchester Hospital and after an echocardiogram, she was diagnosed with heart failure.”

Clacton and Frinton Gazette: Resemblance - Kayleigh, 12, and her mother Kerry.Resemblance - Kayleigh, 12, and her mother Kerry. (Image: Chloe Doman)

As Kerry’s children are so young, most of them have moved to Burton to live with their father.

Chloe spoke about having a big family and how they have dealt with their mother’s death.

Clacton and Frinton Gazette: Playful - Jake, six, with his mum Kerry.Playful - Jake, six, with his mum Kerry. (Image: Chloe Doman)

She said: “I’ve always thought it was great having all these siblings, it can get a bit hectic but they’re all lovely children.

“It’s hit everyone really hard, they all lived with mum so their lives changed really quickly overnight with her no longer being here and having to move so suddenly.

Clacton and Frinton Gazette: Adorable - Blake, four, and his mother Kerry.Adorable - Blake, four, and his mother Kerry. (Image: Chloe Doman)

“We’re all really close with dad, he would come and see us often and has been really helpful throughout this situation.”

Kerry did not have life insurance so the family are relying on donations from generous people and groups to fund her send-off.

For more information and to donate visit bit.ly/3D9MPGe.