Book of condolences - Lucy Phillips

In the short time that I knew her, Lucy was an inspiration and a kindred spirit, someone who felt very much 'my tribe', and had a warmth and ability to connect that drew you in. Though our friendship had not developed far, we had already shared several laughs about work-life nonsense and that's what I will remember. My thoughts and prayers go out to Lucy's husband, family and friends

Posted by Julie Nightingale, 10 Jun 2024

Goodbye, Lucy. I miss you and our regular morning chats. ❤️

Posted by Jane Haddon, 24 May 2024

I first met Lucy when we volunteered for Graduation duty before she came to AAH. I immediately liked her - she had that effect on everyone. Lucy was kind, funny and incredibly stylish and I will miss swapping tales of our cocker spaniels. Lucy is very much missed.

Posted by Sarah Davey, 23 May 2024

I only got to work with Lucy a few times, so I didn't know her very well, but she was incredibly encouraging and kind, and clearly knew what was important and didn't let nonsense get in the way of helping people out. She was also so cool! She had an amazing sense of style. We were going to have coffee and discuss the National Trust and potential projects for students, and I'm so sad that we never got the chance. She will be missed so much at NTU, and my heart goes out to family, friends, and loved ones.

Posted by Amy Fuller, 22 May 2024

So sad, Lucy was a great person to work with, I will miss her dearly.

Posted by Brendan Coulson, 22 May 2024

Dear Lucy, it's taken me a while to write this, because I still can't quite believe you're not around, and I'm not going to meet you again for a quick cuppa and catch up, or a lunchtime jacket potato (or chips & mayo!), a lime & soda, and a good old natter and situation share. I'll really miss your open mind, your sharp and informed wit, sense of reality, down to earthness and caring friendship. Thank you for being a true friend and support. Wherever you are, I hope they at least have endless great coffee, music with attitude, the entire works of Shakespeare (maybe delivered by the bard himself), top notch chocolate, a sewing machine and Corrie on demand. With love and my thanks for being you, Maggie xxx

Posted by Maggie Burnett, 21 May 2024

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Lucy will be greatly missed. I worked with her on many projects and she always displayed humour, warmth and humanity. These are, sadly, rare qualities that Lucy had in abundance and she will be missed long into the future.
Sending my deepest condolences to all of her family and friends.

Posted by Andy Gritt, 20 May 2024

This is such a terrible loss. Lucy was such a wonderful colleague. Heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.

Posted by Ben Taylor, 20 May 2024

Lucy was an amazing and kind colleague. She was incredible positive and supportive and always fun to be around. She was easy to connect to and just such a lovely person. We will miss her a lot.

Posted by Katharina Massing, 20 May 2024

Dear Lucy, what a joy it was to have known you. Always smiling, always making time for others, aways so positive and enthusiastic. Where did you get all that energy from?? I really enjoyed our little chats, work related or otherwise. You will be missed by so many. Shine on Lucy, shine on……..x

Posted by Tracey Clay, 20 May 2024

So very sad to hear the news of Lucy's untimely passing. What a wonderful human and individual Lucy was. I shall miss greatly our conversations over NT scones and tea on potential partnership projects. Lucy leaves a great legacy with all the connections she made and the brilliant projects that came out of those connections. Lucy you were a star xx

Posted by Rachael Hall, 20 May 2024

My condolences to
family and friends.
Rest in peace, Lucy.

Posted by Russell Murray, 20 May 2024

I was so saddened to hear about Lucy's untimely death. She was such a wonderful colleague, always ready to help, and with a great sense of style and verve.

Posted by Rachel Hanemann, 17 May 2024

So sad to hear this, Lucy was a delight to see around campus, to have a chat and work with through her partnership work with the National Trust. Lucy always made time, was a great encourager and had boundless enthusiasm and energy.

Posted by Matthew Watkins, 16 May 2024

The first time I met Lucy, we ended up chatting about knitwear after I'd admired her jumper. The last time we spoke was just before Easter and we talked about our respective holiday plans.
Like some of the people who've shared their thoughts, our paths had only crossed a handful of times but we always seemed to end up having a good old natter about something that had nothing to do with the task in hand!
Lucy was a breath of fresh air and a delight to have met - if only briefly. x

Posted by Ann Charlton, 16 May 2024

So very sadden to hear of this news, my thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time. I didn't know Lucy for long but what I knew of her is that she was bright, funny, kind and had so much passion. She is going to be deeply missed by so many.

Posted by Emily Love, 16 May 2024

I was so sad to hear of Lucy's sudden passing. She was such a caring, compassionate, creative person. We connected on our passion for music whilst working together, I really enjoyed our non work related chats and getting to know her. She was super supportive, humble, honest and a special person. She cared for others outside of work and showed such strength and humility. I hope she is at peace knowing she has shone some light on many of our lives, she will be so missed, my thoughts are with her family and friends.

Posted by Steph Hargreaves, 16 May 2024

Dear Lucy,

I first met you on a screen during lockdown. Your energy and passion for the arts shone through then, and I was so glad I had the chance to work with you in person, albeit for a short time as part of the Culture team. When I last saw you, we caught up about your band and how I wanted to see Boilers play live. I am sad I never had chance to see you play, but feel so lucky to have known you. Sending much love to your family and friends x

Posted by Laura Millward, 16 May 2024

I was so sorry to hear the desperately sad news. Lucy was utterly brilliant; her generosity, her warmth and her beautiful smile lit up every room she entered. The joy Lucy took in the arts, and the care she took of her colleagues and friends, will not be forgotten. I will miss her hugely, and send all my love to her family.

Posted by Sarah Jackson, 15 May 2024

So sad to hear about Lucy’s passing, a truly great colleague who was taken far too early. Lucy was always positive and supportive, made time to understand our perspective of the issues at hand and helped finding practical solutions, not shying away from “thinking outside the box”. We will miss you very much, Lucy.
Sending my heartfelt condolences to Lucy’s family and friends.

Posted by Christine Leahy, 15 May 2024

Dear Lucy,
You were a great force in your bid to lift cultural activity at NTU and a great member of the team. You will be missed but your energy and zest for life will live on in our memories.

Posted by Ejaz Qureshi, 15 May 2024

I worked with Lucy on a few occasions since she started at NTU and then much more closely when she joined the School of Arts and Humanities. What a breath of fresh air she breathed into the School! She was positive, intelligent, supportive, highly creative, professional and efficient, very empathetic and emotionally intelligent. Most of all she was kind and she wished for more kindness in the world. She had a zest for life and wonderful dreams for the future. That we won't have her and all she brought to our lives is heart-breaking. I'm sending my love and deepest condolences to her husband, family and many many friends.

Posted by Georgia Stone, 14 May 2024

I was so sad to hear this news. Lucy was such a pleasure to work with. The world is a sadder place without her. My thoughts are with her family and friends. RIP Lucy, not gone, just gone ahead.

Posted by Tracey Jackson, 14 May 2024

Lucy was wonderful.

Posted by Andreas Wittel, 14 May 2024

Lucy was a pleasure to work with this and I'm so sad to hear of her passing. My thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this difficult time.

Posted by Hannah Johnson, 14 May 2024

I am so sorry to hear the news about Lucy, what a huge loss to all who knew her. She was always amazingly positive and a wonderful person to be around. Sending my deepest condolences to Lucy’s family and friends.

Posted by Julia Davies, 14 May 2024

I'm so sad to hear this news, Lucy was so supportive as my mentor at NTU and it was a pleasure to get to know her and work with her. She helped me through some challenges and I'll forever be grateful for what she taught me. My thoughts are with everyone who knew her x

Posted by Leanne Faben, 14 May 2024

Although I only worked with (and got to know) Lucy since she took on the role of AAH Quality Manager I found her such a warm and engaging person who always wanted to help and support colleagues. Her kindness and humanity was obvious to all who worked with her and she will be much missed by everyone. Sending my heart-felt condolences to her family and friends.

Posted by Amanda Ball, 14 May 2024

Such devastating news. What a sad loss to the university and the creative sector in the East Midlands. Such a wonderful, warm human being - sadly missed Lucy

Posted by Amanda Briggs-Goode, 14 May 2024

I am so sad to hear this news. Lucy was a lovely, kind and brilliant person. We had worked together a few times over the years on culture and research projects, and I always admired her passion and knowledge. My thoughts are with her loved ones.

Posted by Sammie McDonnell, 14 May 2024

I am so sorry that I didn't get to know Lucy better. She was such a lovely colleague and a supportive presence, much missed!

Posted by Ruth Griffin, 14 May 2024

A lovely person who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Sending my thoughts to her family and friends x

Posted by Jane Dyer, 14 May 2024

In life, some people enter like a sunbeam and leave an indelible mark - Lucy was that person for me - one of the kindest and caring people I have ever met, generous of heart, a delighted chuckle never far away and always in the moment.

We always found time as colleagues and friends to be supportive of each other which I will cherish - from struggling with the intricacies of the quality handbook to laughing like children at a pantomime and so much more in between.

I'm deeply devastated by Lucy’s passing but also incredibly grateful to have known the beautiful soul that Lucy was. To Chris, Nelly and Lucy's family, friends and colleagues, I send you all my love and condolences.

Lucy, I will truly never forget you – keep drumming my friend, keep drumming.

Posted by Rachel Challen, 14 May 2024

I was so very sad to hear the news of Lucy's passing. Lucy will be missed by so many people - my thoughts are with all the family at this difficult time.

Posted by Matthew Hopkins, 13 May 2024

Lucy and I were in the middle of completing a project together. I shall miss her logical and open approach to the various pieces of work we collaborated on. My thoughts are with all her family and friends.

Posted by Rebecca Swindell, 13 May 2024

Lucy was such a beautiful person. She was one of those rare people who is able to make you see a situation in a different light; a better light, just by bringing her humane energy and warmth of perception to it. I grew close to Lucy throughout the last two years and have so cherished the few times we had together. I will always remember her gorgeous smile, her lovely laughter and her
boundless enthusiasm for the many passions she had in her life. She was all colour and wonder! The world is a far less rich place without her in it and I will miss her terribly. My heartfelt condolences to her lovely husband Chris and to all her family. I just hope he can find some small comfort in the knowledge that she was so loved by so many.

Posted by Emma Hemmingway, 13 May 2024

I am so sad to hear this news.
I worked with Lucy on a couple of projects within NTU and found her a brilliant, dedicated and very informed colleague who had real warmth and compassion alongside a commitment to make things happen. She was very knowledgeable about the arts and culture sector, really good at making connections and understanding where different people were coming from. Most importantly she seemed a genuine and kind person. Thinking of her and her family and friends

Posted by Daniel King, 13 May 2024

Sending huge condolences to Lucy's family and friends. I didn't work often with her, but she was lovely and kind and brilliantly helpful when I did.

Posted by Ruth C, 13 May 2024

Lucy was a delight to work with and brought so much positivity. She has added so much to my life, from her work at Leicester Print Workshop and its ‘big move’, as part of The Boilers drumming, singing and posting fun Instagram messages and as a colleague at NTU. She is such a big loss to us all. Thinking of all her family and friends.

Posted by Sarah Dossor, 13 May 2024

I'm already missing Lucy's compassion, curiosity and enthusiasm which were evident in every conversation we ever had - whether navigating complex quality requirements, or talking drums and taking in some nature between meetings. I'm so grateful to have known her. Sincere condolences to all her loved ones.

Posted by Rachel Bancroft, 13 May 2024

It was a privilege to work with Lucy. She was generous with her time, always so positive, and a great person to be around. I was really saddened to hear this news and, like all of us, will miss her hugely. My deepest condolences to her family and friends during this very difficult time.

Posted by Phil Leonard, 13 May 2024

This is such sad news. Lucy was a great colleague. We didn't get to work with each other much - but I always enjoyed catching up when we could. She was authentic and interesting and absolutely committed to whatever she was doing. My thoughts are with her family and friends. I am so sorry for your loss.

Posted by Kate Ling, 13 May 2024

The first time I met Lucy we were in Benefactors Court on a very hot graduation day in August 2022 - she came to find me as we were about to be room mates - from that moment on I knew that sharing an office with Lucy was going to be fun. Lucy's skills at networking and bringing people together so clearly came from her genuine interest in people and how easy it was to talk to her. We had many work conversations, but also about our common interests in food, dogs (and sometimes dog food!), and she always brought a positive angle to any conversation. I looked forward to the messages she would leave for me on our notice board when we had been like ships in the night. I miss you Lucy, shine bright my lovely. Sending sympathy and prayers to Chris, Nelly Noodle and Lucy's family.

Posted by Clare James, 13 May 2024

I was so very sorry to hear this news about Lucy. We used to chat in DiCE building and she was always a lovely person to talk to and with a real sense of humour. I am thinking of her family at this sad time.

Posted by Claire Field Worthington, 13 May 2024

Although I only met Lucy a couple of times (including one online), I was impressed by her warmth and positive attitudes. My sympathy and condolences to Lucy’s family.

Posted by Tao Zhang, 13 May 2024

Really sorry to hear the sad news.
I met Lucy only a few times at work, and always found her to be calm, efficient, and very easy to talk to. Even when things didn't go right, she seemed to know what to do to make them right.
I will miss seeing you on campus, Lucy.
Condolences to all her near and dear ones.

Posted by Sarah Khan, 13 May 2024

I'm very saddened to hear this. I worked closely with Lucy to put on public engagement events for our research group - she was just a delight to work with and will be terribly missed by lots of people at NTU.

Posted by Andrew Thacker, 13 May 2024

Dear Chris and Family,
I was very saddened to hear of Lucy's passing and will miss her bright personality and infectious enthusiasm

Posted by Caroline, 13 May 2024

I think that this is probably the hardest thing that I will ever have to write.

I first met Lucy when she came to NTU as a consultant for the ChalleNGe Cultural Education Partnership, she quickly became not only a colleague but a close friend. It is comforting to know how well respected Lucy was across not only NTU, the the city and the wider cultural landscape from all the messages that have been shared.

For me, she was a fabulous friend, mentor and always had a smile on her face. I will cherish the times that we spent together not only in meetings at work, but lunches, coffee dates and going to the theatre together. Lucy was considered, warm, friendly, extremely knowledgeable, diplomatic and had arts and culture in her heart. At the same time, she was fun and playful and I will remember with fond memories all the times we spent together especially dancing with Andrew Logan, Chris and Josh to music played out of the giant lily gramophone in the Bonington Gallery exhibition, going to many theatre shows and messing about in the office.

Lucy you will be greatly missed and all my love goes to Chris, Nelly and the rest of your family as we all come to terms with not having you in our lives anymore.

Thank you for being part of my life, I feel honoured to know you and call you my friend. You are amazing and I'm so pleased that this was the last thing that I said to you.

Love you.

Posted by Anne Adams, 13 May 2024

This is so incredibly sad to read. I loved our catch ups, and enthusiasm for the projects she was working on, it was infectious. Will miss her stories and updates. Huge condolences to her family and friends.

Posted by Sarah McLeod, 13 May 2024

I'm so saddened by the awful news of Lucy's passing. She immediately struck me as a warm and welcoming person with exactly the right attitude towards working collaboratively with others. She will be greatly missed by the whole community. I send my love to her family and friends.

Posted by Annalise Grice, 13 May 2024

Dear Lucy, I can only echo all the positive things people are saying - your positivity and enthusiasm were a real joy and you will be sorely missed. Sending thoughts to your family and friends at such a difficult time.

Posted by Natalie Braber, 13 May 2024

Lucy was my introduction to NTU and the cultural sector in the City. She was generous with her deep knowledge, held relationships with such care, and was always authentically herself. The outpouring of love from across the city of Nottingham from all who worked with and knew her is a testament to how respected and cherished she was. I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to know Lucy, even for too short a time.

I am so sorry for Lucy's family and close friends - your loss is unimaginable. My condolences to you all.

Posted by Amy Bere, 13 May 2024

I loved working with Lucy and I really thought of her as a friend not a colleague. I met Lucy through her work with the Woolsthorpe Manor project and I thought she was one of the coolest, most dignified people I had ever met and I wanted to be like her- I still want to be like her. I was so shocked and horrified to see the news on the Boilers Instagram page and kept secretly hoping it was some horrible misunderstanding. I want to send all of my love to Lucy’s partner, family and friends and I am so sorry for all of the pain you are experiencing.

Posted by Olivia Wheeler, 13 May 2024

I worked with Lucy a couple of times. She found cultural partnerships for me for both my teaching and research. She listened carefully, and her connections were great. Her passing is a real loss to NTU, and I send my sympathies to her friends and family.

Posted by Stephanie Palmer, 13 May 2024

I got to know Lucy quiet well during the past two years and enjoyed a rich, warm and true friendship with one of the most inspiring women I have ever met. Lucy was a rare person who could make you see people and issues in a different and always better light, and the world was a richer place with having her in it. It is a great honour to have known her and I will always dearly cherish those times I shared with her. I hope that these tributes so genuinely and heart felt from all NTU colleagues and friends can bring Chris and her family some small comfort. xxx

Posted by Emma Hemmingway, 13 May 2024

You made NTU a happy place to be. It was always lovely to have the opportunity to talk with you. I'll really miss your joy and your beautiful smile. I'm sorry I didn't have the opportunity to see your band, and am sending lots of love to all the people who loved and miss you.

Posted by Jenni Ramone, 13 May 2024

Lucy was a wonderful friend and colleague. I joined NTU a couple of months after Lucy, and always appreciated her warmth, openness, and listening ear. I was then lucky enough to work directly with her on the Castle Lab project – where we became each other’s support. I have always enjoyed our lunches and coffee dates; especially hearing about what The Boilers were up to next. I will miss Lucy dearly: her kindness, generosity, and strength.
I send Chris and Nelly my love and thoughts, with deepest condolences to her family and friends x

Posted by Joshua lockwood-moran, 12 May 2024

Oh Lucy. I was so sorry to hear the news. We just got together on April 18th for lunch as the second meeting of our bookclub with only us as members. You seemed full of energy and we had a good conversation about the books we'd both been reading and your budding career as a rock star. I'm in shock and saddened that our friendship didn't have time to develop further. My deepest condolences to your family who I am sure will miss you terribly but I hope that their wonderful memories of you will bring them peace and solace over the coming days and years.

Posted by Cheryl Rounsaville, 12 May 2024

I was really shocked to to hear that Lucy had died. Although I didn't have very much to do with Lucy regarding work issues, it was always a pleasure to bump into her and share a few minutes catching up on what was happening in her busy and creative life. Always good humoured and frequently very funny, I'll miss her visits to the Language Centre and feel saddened that our paths won't cross again.

Posted by Allyn Richardson, 11 May 2024

Lucy was extraordinary in her ability to connect people. Forward thinking and positive. Tragic that her life was cut short far too soon.

Posted by Emily Andersen, 11 May 2024

I only met Lucy a few times in person - in the context of the Voices of Activism project - but instantly liked her sparkly and warm personality. She struck me as someone who always thinks about how she might contribute her ideas and networks to make a project better. I was truly shocked to hear this news and wanted to convey my sincere condolences to all of Lucy's loved ones.

Posted by Jenny Wüstenberg, 10 May 2024

There really are no words to express our loss. Our collective hearts are heavy.

I will miss your support, encouragement and smile…and our endless chats about diets and our beloved pets.

Reading all about your adventures outside of work was truly inspirational and I hope to live my life a bit more ‘like Lucy’.

Sending all our love, hugs and support to Chris and Lucy’s family.

The brightest star in the sky xx

Posted by Katrina Smith, 10 May 2024

I am very shocked and saddened to hear this. In her travels across NTU, Lucy always had a smile on her face and an idea (she wanted me to fund). I enjoyed hearing all of them! A real loss and my thoughts go to her family and friends at this time.

Posted by David Woolley, 10 May 2024

Oh Lucy, I will remember you always as such a warm, kind, joyful, creative and inspiring soul.

Fun, fearless, and so effortlessly cool – it was impossible to leave any interaction with you without feeling at least a little bit better about the world. You will be very sorely missed by us all.

Thinking of you Lucy, and all who knew and loved you while coming to terms with such a heart-breaking loss x

Posted by Lucy Judd, 10 May 2024

So sad to hear this news about Lucy. In the short time I worked with her she was always so accommodating and supportive and will be missed throughout NTU.

Posted by Graham Whyborn, 10 May 2024

Your loss deeply saddened me. You were genuine human, very generous and supper supportive colleague. You will be greatly missed.

Posted by Jumana Ghannam, 10 May 2024

Words can hardly express the sadness felt by your sudden departure. You left us too soon, dear Lucy. So grateful to have had the opportunity to work with you. You were always so warm, approachable, humble, and helpful. I am going to miss you dearly.

Posted by María Fanjul, 10 May 2024

It’s still impossible to think Lucy is no longer with us. My deepest condolences to her family – your loss is unimaginable. I was delighted when she joined us in the School after meeting her in her previous role at NTU. She was a gifted colleague and a treasured friend and ally. Watching how she brilliantly balanced her work, her friends, her drumming!, her swimming, the shows and events she attended, was an inspiration – she lived life to the full and yet when you were with her, you knew you were the sole focus of her attention and she had all the time in the world for you. She was a very special person and I am already missing her dreadfully. As a colleague said yesterday, we all need to ‘Be more Lucy’. That will be part of her legacy.

Posted by Deborah Wilson David, 10 May 2024

I had the pleasure of working with Lucy whilst preparing a funding bid sometime during the first lockdown in 2020. She was warm, funny, and creative. My thoughts are with those closest to her.

Posted by Sarah Smith, 10 May 2024

I will miss your positivity and your wisdom. You encouraged me to turn my adversities into self-empowerment, advice I will cherish. Your DIY attitude will be sorely missed around here.

Posted by Neil Turnbull, 10 May 2024

Far from being the 'Typical Girl' of Slits fame, you embodied the spirit of those women whilst being the consummate professional. Thank you for bringing a breath of fresh air, love of the Arts, and enormous experience to NTU. So glad to have known you, albeit briefly - it felt longer as I felt I had met a kindred spirit - so sad you have left us before your time, but will remember the laugh we had, forever. RIP X

Posted by Su Ansell, 10 May 2024

Lucy will be greatly missed. Working with Lucy was always such a pleasure she was caring, insightful and always supportive of her colleagues. My thoughts are with her family and friends at this very sad time.

Posted by Timmy Sandhu, 10 May 2024

Lucy will be very much missed. She was kind, genuine, and generous with her time and made people feel valued. Sending love and thoughts to Lucy’s family – I am very sorry for your loss and a lot of people are thinking about you at this really hard time. Take care x

Posted by Ruth Allen, 10 May 2024

We crossed paths occasionally in Leicester and it was a strange and small coincidence to find out we both ended up here at NTU later on. Big loss for the arts in the East Midlands.

Posted by Richard Fletcher, 10 May 2024

Lucy will be terribly missed - such a great colleague due to being a really warm, genuine, and interesting person.

Posted by Sarah Carter, 10 May 2024

I worked with Lucy prior to joining NTU and had started a conversation in my current role in the Alumni Team. Lucy was incredibly insightful, thoughtful and kind. She would provide support and guidance to help you through whatever the problem was. She was a bright light which shone into our lives and made such an incredible difference.

Posted by Elizabeth Payce, 10 May 2024

Oh Lucy P, how we are already missing you. I first met Lucy when she undertook consultancy work for the Culture Team and, along with Barbara Matthews & Anne Adams, was delighted to welcome her when she subsequently joined the University as Cultural Strategic Partnership Manager. Despite reporting lines, Lucy was always a part of the Culture Team. A regular office-sharer and part of our strand leader meeting line-up, it was always fantastic to hear about the progress she was making with the partnerships, and the projects and outcomes she was able to activate. In particular, the incredible work her and Josh Lockwood-Moran undertook for The Lab at the Castle was outstanding, and well beyond the call of duty. Lucy was kind, generous, wise, funny, passionate, ambitious, highly skilled, and uber knowledgeable about the cultural sector (and beyond). Thank you for sharing all the laughs, conversations, and cake over the years – I feel privileged to have thought of you as both a colleague and a friend. Sending love and strength to Chris and all of Lucy’s family and friends at this difficult time.

Posted by Helen Garrigan, 10 May 2024

Thank you Lucy for your all your support, energy and encouragement. You were so generous with your time. I will miss you. Thinking of you, your family and friends at this difficult time.

Posted by Heather Clarke, 10 May 2024

Lucy was instrumental in setting up relationships with Nottingham City Council and Confetti for modules on the CW degree. This created opportunities for students to see their writing meet new audiences and make a difference in terms of social issues - such as creating interactive fiction about mental health - which can be played at Central Library. These remain testament to her hard work and I hope that knowing these continue to do good brings some consolation to her family. Lucy was positive and welcoming and eager to help. She will be missed by many of us who I suspect have similar storied.

Posted by James Walker, 10 May 2024

I was very lucky to know and work with Lucy through the SASQC meetings last year. Lucy was very kind and patient, always had the warmest smile on her face and took time to introduce me to the role and helped me with any support I needed. I will always remember her support on my Graduation day and the times we bumped into each other, with her positive encouraging words... Sorry Lucy didn't have enough time to get to know you more ... Sending my best wishes to Lucy's dearest family and friends, may peace and love be with you during this tough time.

Posted by Mook Mou, 10 May 2024

The loss of Lucy is overwhelming. Such an incredible woman, so generous with her time, her knowledge and her creative vision. I have enjoyed so many moments with her, building partnerships, developing new courses, and even more low-key moments like laughing over wearing the exact same colour green cardigan. There is a gardening analogy about growing vegetables that says you should plant marigolds in your vegetable beds because they enrich the soil, deter pests and help your vegetables to grow strong. Lucy was our marigold. So loved, and so missed Xx

Posted by Rebekah Pickering Wood, 10 May 2024

I loved working with Lucy - she was so bright and enthusiastic about everything she did and brought diverse teams together with her unique vision. I always enjoyed meeting her for a coffee and an occasional outdoor swim. This is such a devastating loss for her friends and family, and for the university. I will miss her so much.

Posted by Rachael Webster, 10 May 2024

I knew Lucy to be a heart-led and genuine human, who was loved by other heart-led and genuine humans. The greatest success of a life well lived. I send strength and warmth to Lucy’s family and friends.

Posted by Tom Lockwood-Moran, 10 May 2024

Lucy was a wonderful colleague. Kind, patient and supportive at all times. Always good company.
I was so sad to hear we lost Lucy so suddenly.
Sending deepest thought and sympathies to her family and friends at a very difficult time.

Posted by Jonny Greatrex, 10 May 2024

In my time working alongside Lucy she always did an amazing job at bringing people together and looking to create positive collaborations. Its really sad to hear of her passing and she will be greatly missed.

Posted by Stephen Barton, 10 May 2024

Oh Lucy, what are we going to do without you?
Thank you for your kindness, your calm and enabling approach in all things and for your friendship. I have loved getting to know you and have enjoyed your sense of fun and zest for life. You have been an inspiration to us all and you will be so very sadly missed. Gail x

Posted by Gail Mellors, 10 May 2024

I'm so sorry to hear of Lucy's death. I met her only a few times, but she took the trouble to get in touch and offer help at a difficult time and I was due to meet her on the day she was taken into hospital. She was clearly caring and talented, and in our conversations her love of the Arts and her joy of working with people shone through. Sincerest condolences to her family, friends and colleagues who worked closely with her.

Posted by Daniel Cordle, 10 May 2024

Such a sad loss. Lucy was a warm and generous person. I greatly enjoyed working with her.

Posted by Andrew Taylor, 10 May 2024

I very much enjoyed my time working with Lucy. She was supportive, kind, human and so easy to talk to about work, life and family. I'm so sad to hear that she has gone so soon and so suddenly. My thoughts go to her family and friends at this truly awful time x

Posted by Tracy Powell, 10 May 2024

I first met Lucy while we were both on Graduation Duty. Lucy was just about to join us in AAH and had lots of questions for me about the school and we quickly discovered a mutual love of cocker spaniels! I immediately liked Lucy. She had that effect on everyone she met. Lucy was a great listener and was probably the kindest person I have ever met. I have only known Lucy for a short while but she will be greatly missed.

Posted by Sarah Davey, 10 May 2024

Lucy, you will be very much missed. I'm so sad that I will no longer be able to bump into you each morning on your way to your fitness class at Clifton. You were always happy to stop for chat, and your boundless energy and positivity were a very welcome addition to my early mornings on-campus. I didn't get a chance to say thank you for the kind words you left for me after the recent awards ceremony, so I will take the opportunity to say thank you, now. I am thinking of your friends, family and loved ones and sending all my warmest wishes at this time.

Posted by Daisy Richards, 10 May 2024

Such tragic news. Lucy was taken far too soon and had so much more to give and enjoy. Despite not knowing Lucy well I will remember her for being a warm and friendly colleague who was generous with her time. I enjoyed seeing the enthusiasm she had for the Boilers and the joy being in the band gave her. I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to all who knew and loved Lucy and wish them strength during this distressing time.

Posted by Louise Mounteney, 10 May 2024

Lucy - every time you visited MAE001 you always took the time to say hello to each person and ask how we are doing. Your warmth and care was greatly appreciated and will be missed!

Posted by Ruth G, 10 May 2024

To Lucy's dearest family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I didn't work with Lucy very long but in the time I did she was a pleasure to work with. She was always so patient, thoughtful and understanding with me being in my new role and assisting her.

Wishing you peace during this difficult time.

Posted by Elizabeth Richards, 10 May 2024

Dear Lucy
I enjoyed working with you. You managed to make the dullest jobs become fun! What a comfort those times were. I will miss you, Matt xx

Posted by Matt Kerry, 10 May 2024