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Jenny Garwood
We were deeply saddened to learn that our former colleague, Rikenel receptionist, Jenny Garwood passed away over the weekend. Jenny was very well known to Trust colleagues having worked as a receptionist for many years. Her family describe her as “NHS through and through”, and recall how she “befriended so many colleagues in her 30 years in Rikenel reception, and 11 years previous to that at Gloucestershire Hospitals”. We will provide details of arrangements for Jenny's funeral on the intranet once they have been confirmed. Our thoughts are with Jenny’s family and friends at this very difficult time.
Sandy Wade
Colonel (Retired) Robert ‘Sandy’ Nicholas Harry Alexander de Vins Wade OBE JP, died suddenly on 18th September 2024, in Alderney. Beloved husband to Lyndsay, devoted father to Celandine, Lily and Molly, and proud grandfather to Somerset. Sandy was a remarkable person — a soldier, a diplomat, and truly the best of men. Sandy's memorial will take place in London on Wednesday 4th June 2025. Please contact chris.symes1@btinternet.com for more details if you would like to attend.
Andrii Sendziuk
Georgetown University Staff wants to pay tribute to the life of Andrii Sendziuk who we had the pleasure to work with during his time at Georgetown University. In September, Andrii passed away in New York and he was buried in his hometown in Ukraine. We want to send our deepest condolences and words of support to his family, including his parents and siblings, in such a difficult time. Andrii was a positive and delightful person to interact with and his good spirit will be missed by so many who he has touched.
Lukeman Frimpong
Lukeman was not just a highly talented IT expert, mastering full-stack development, data analysis, and data science; he was a radiant personality whose warmth and joy touched everyone he encountered. His easygoing nature, constant smile, and calm voice – reminiscent of a seasoned TV presenter – brought comfort and cheer to those around him. To us, he was more than just a trainer. He was a friend, a brother, a confidant, a mentor, and a pillar of support. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Lukeman’s family during this incredibly difficult time. He will be forever missed but never forgotten
Steph Thompson
In memory of our valued friend and colleague, Steph Thompson. Steph had a flourishing career and profoundly impacted many lives. She was a care provider, a strategic commissioner, a re-designer of care pathways, an advocate and leader of people, a strategist, a collaborator, a visionary, and, most importantly, a wife and a mum to two daughters. Steph first connected with My Home Life England (part of City St George's, University of London) in 2011, before becoming Deputy Director in 2020 and was a fundamental driving force behind the team’s achievements over the last four and a half years. Steph was unique, incredibly kind and generous of heart. She always found time to support and coach her colleagues and she was always completely genuine in her interest in how people were. She had amazing talent but always wanted to empower others, and inspired multiple care leaders to stay working in social care. Her death is a huge loss and her unwavering commitment and dedication to the sector remains an inspiration to us all. As we remember Steph and the impact she had on our own lives, our thoughts of strength and love are very much with Steph’s family and friends at this difficult time.
Gillian Young
Gillian Young 1965-2024 Gillian Young, our colleague, committee member and friend sadly passed away suddenly on Monday, 9th September. Gillian was a member of the Executive Research Association (ERA) and joined the committee in September 2016, taking on additional duties as Co-Treasurer in 2018. During her time with us, she made an impressive contribution. Gillian was instrumental in establishing our constitution as well as supporting on finance. More recently, she worked closely with committee colleagues, to both develop the membership to bring in new people but also onboard them with a warm welcome and help. She led the creation of a virtual networking site for fellow independent researchers to allow them to connect. To many, this has been an important social hub to provide a forum to ask advice, discuss work related topics and as well have a great chat! Gillian was known for her great sense of humour and was always there with a ready smile and word of encouragement, whether supporting colleagues in their work, catching up at our annual conference with everyone – members, colleagues and friends alike or on our regular committee calls. Full of ideas and connections, she brought interesting speakers to us for the conference and was happy to put her hand up when a new project was being put in place. Gillian joined the ERA as a result of running her own business Stainsby Associates which she set up in 1999. A graduate of the University of East Anglia in French and Linguistics, she was a research professional from 1991. She was known for being an excellent executive search professional who tackled even the most difficult of searches with her positive attitude and determination to find a solution for her clients. As a result, her clients were clients of longstanding. Through her work in her own business, with Gatenby Sanderson and the membership of the ERA, Gillian built up a strong network of colleagues and friends who she remained in contact with throughout her working life. To all who knew her, Gillian will be greatly missed but will be remembered for all she achieved and her friendship by the committee, the ERA and the wider search community. Our thoughts are with her family at this sad time. If you would like to make a donation in her memory, her family has suggested contributing to her favourite charity – Diabetes UK. Please share your memories of Gillian and condolence messages through this page, which will be shared with her family.
Derek Duffin
If you have had the pleasure and privilege of meeting Derek-Del-Del-boy, you know that he is a man worth writing a loving message for. He lived tirelessly and lovingly to care for the people around him, with a golden heart that stayed golden to the end of his life. Here, you can share your memories, pictures, love and sympathy to Del & his family.