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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

Lesley found it most amusing and related this to everyone we met. When she came round with the boys to my house, Edward started munching on some raw potatoes he found in the veg basket. Lesley was horrified and told him to stop. (he was about a year old). I told her…

I wasn’t in careers from 1999 until 2006 so had no idea that Lesley’s illness had occurred until just recently. I just want to say that, on the occasions I worked with her or was in her office, I always enjoyed her cheery brightness, and her sensible and…

I’ve known Lesley for quite awhile and found her ever so enthusiastic in whatever she did and oh so positive. She has always tried to motivate me and to believe in my self worth. She gave me the opportunity to try something new which was working with adults…

Lesley was a beautiful person with fantastic energy, intelligence & wit (she was always laughing!). She first inspired me 18 years ago when I joined her (& the team) in the Lewisham Careers service. She later became my line manager. We last met 2 years ago…

Dearest Lesley The world will be a much poorer place without you in it. We will always remember you with great admiration and love