Carolyn Heathcote

by | Feb 23, 2007 | Lesley

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 with her again in LSBC. I think Lesley was about the nicest person I have ever known. She was always cheerful, enthusiastic, full of ideas and willing to do her bit. This may make her sound a bit goody goody but she wasn’t – she could moan about things along with the rest of us but she could usually find something to smile about whatever the situation.

I am sorry that I was not able to be at her funeral due to a longstanding previous engagement – but I knew that Lesley would understand!

The world is a poorer place without 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