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Marion Gibbs

July 29, 1964 - December 7, 2022

Marion was at the very centre of Scotland’s housing sector. For over 30 years, her life’s work was focused on those in the most housing need; people affected by homelessness, overcrowding and those in unsuitable, unsafe or temporary accommodation. A life’s work involves not just advocating for progress but also defending against anything that takes us backwards. Marion did both persuasively, collaboratively and tirelessly and never shied away from speaking truth to power. There are less than a handful of people in Scotland who have been involved in such an important landscape and spanning such an important period. Marion was not just one of them, she was the lynchpin. We owe her a lot and we’ll miss her. Marion’s family are holding a private funeral service, while a bigger celebration will be held in Spring 2023 so that everyone who wants to will have the opportunity to come together and pay tribute. Meanwhile we know her family will appreciate messages of condolence and appreciation and fond memories that might be shared on this page.

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2023-02-10 15:39:46 wrote:

There are very few people who had more expert knowledge concerning housing policy and practice than Marion - knowledge she put at the service of improvement and innovation. Marion played such a central role in the development and delivery of Scotland's highly progressive laws and policies, bringing attention to detail and genuine commitment in driving change. She was generous with her insight and consistent with her focus. She was so often at the very heart of efforts to inform and cooperate with colleagues and stakeholders across the sector. Marion will be very much missed and her legacy is one that will continue to see generations benefit from positive change in our housing system.

2023-02-10 15:39:46 wrote: There are very few people who had more expert knowledge concerning housing policy and practice than Marion - knowledge she put at the service of improvement and innovation. Marion played such a central role in the development and delivery of Scotland's highly progressive laws and policies, bringing attention to detail and genuine commitment in driving change. She was generous with her insight and consistent with her focus. She was so often at the very heart of efforts to inform and cooperate with colleagues and stakeholders across the sector. Marion will be very much missed and her legacy is one that will continue to see generations benefit from positive change in our housing system.

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