Helen Norris

by | Jan 29, 2007 | Lesley

It seems like I’ve known Lesley for ever although it’s only a couple of decades. We have worked together for so long and relied on each other; it was work, but it was fun! As for other colleagues and friends, she was there for me in the bad times as well as the good. I will remember best her supremely practical intelligence, creativity and intuition and her gift for motivating people, making them believe in their own abilities and the worth of what they were doing. Lesley was an inspiration to me, and to everyone who worked with her, an example to us all. She leaves an immense legacy; no-one who knew her will ever forget her.

  • Gill Leach
    Yet another year has gone by since Lesley left us to fend for ourselves. Our boys have grown into fine young men and there is still the odd bottle of Blue Sapphire in the cupboard to remind me of “good times”. I guess that’s how life goes on but we will never forget you, Lesley.… Read more: Gill Leach
  • Jacquie
    Thanks to Graham for sharing this. Last time I saw you Lesley was at the Church Bazaar 2 years ago , which just so happens to be today. As usual you gave the boys money for what we called rubbish which we spent the early years doing then recycling back into the bazaar! So Graham… Read more: Jacquie
  • Gill Leach
    I can’t believe it is already over a year since you left us, dear Lesley. I really have missed you every day and often wish I could pick up the phone to you wherever you are – I have so much to talk to you about. Can’t wait for that G&T.
  • Carolyn Heathcote
    I knew Lesley in her early days in the Careers Service when she was a Careers Assistant and was very pleased when she went on to train to be a Careers Adviser. I did not see so much of her until she became a Deputy Divisional Careers Adviser in Lewisham and then worked more closely… Read more: Carolyn Heathcote
  • Mavis Jones
    I only knew Lesley for a short time. We never worked on anything together but as a travelling member of staff I often travelled ‘down south’ and needed a place to base myself. Lesley was always happy to share her office with me – at least she always made me feel that way. We always… Read more: Mavis Jones