This an old blog from 2013, still think of Emma. Miss seeing her for rugby matches, having someone to talk to when needed other than bending my husband’s ear. She was a true friend and true friends are hard to find as you get older.
Emma (23/10/71 – 13/12/13) I’m not sure where to start really, it’s all still a little bit surreal that she has passed away. I’ve known Emma 13yrs, she was my training officer when I became a trainee scientist, helped me through university and my HCPC registration folder. I would write a bit, she would proof read and suggest any changes.
Emma was the person you could turn to in times of need or if you just needed some advice. She was amazing during my first marriage divorce, made sure I wasn’t alone and had a good knack of knowing when I was feeling low. If I ever wanted advice on things, Emma was the person I would turn to. Her advice was always correct and she knew how to keep you calm.
Memories of her are good ones such as rugby. When the six nations were on, it was always down to local pub for England games. I remember taking her to welford road, despite being a lifelong tigers fan, she had never quite managed to make it there. Her face and excitement when we arrived was just amazing. We’ve seen a few premier rugby union fixtures and when we couldn’t go, it was either round Emma’s for a match or round mine.
She was an extremely strong-willed woman and battled so hard for so long. I’m going to miss Emma, one of my life’s rocks. At least she is now pain free and at peace. Our local newspaper The Daily Echo had a tribute article on Emma. I’ve included the link below. http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/10911310.Top_scientist_dies_aged_42_after_dedicating_her_life_to_medical_research/
R.I.P Hudders
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