I think it was 2000 when I first met Marion. She was working for Shelter when I took up my first C1 post, in the Homelessness Team. I knew nothing and she seemed to know everything but imparted her knowledge with patience, generosity and skill, helping me learn without leaving me feeling as clueless as I no doubt was. I can’t pretend I have fond memories of the Subordinate Legislation Subgroup but by the end of the Housing Bill Marion had become a good friend. It was a pleasure to attend her civil partnership to Lorna (who I think I met even longer ago in the 90s when she worked for SNH!) and I know how very happy she was to have met her undoubted soulmate. She was the most supportive friend I could have asked for when I needed it and I will always appreciate that - there was never judgement but always good listening, caring and a willingness to meet for a beer. I have many happy memories of pints in Ashton Lane or Byres Road! As is all too often the way of things, we lost touch in recent years and I regret that. She won’t be forgotten. Much love to Lorna and family.
I think it was 2000 when I first met Marion. She was working for Shelter when I took up my first C1 post, in the Homelessness Team. I knew nothing and she seemed to know everything but imparted her knowledge with patience, generosity and skill, helping me learn without leaving me feeling as clueless as I no doubt was. I can’t pretend I have fond memories of the Subordinate Legislation Subgroup but by the end of the Housing Bill Marion had become a good friend. It was a pleasure to attend her civil partnership to Lorna (who I think I met even longer ago in the 90s when she worked for SNH!) and I know how very happy she was to have met her undoubted soulmate. She was the most supportive friend I could have asked for when I needed it and I will always appreciate that - there was never judgement but always good listening, caring and a willingness to meet for a beer. I have many happy memories of pints in Ashton Lane or Byres Road! As is all too often the way of things, we lost touch in recent years and I regret that. She won’t be forgotten. Much love to Lorna and family.
