Celebrating the life of Joyce Lishman
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I was moved to write after seeing Tamsin's 'Other Lives' piece in the Guardian. When I was a student on the social work course at University of Edinburgh, Joyce was my supervisor on my placement at the "Sick Kids" children's hospital. My strongest memory is her combination of keen intelligence and kindliness, just what was needed in my case. She set a high standard of supervision which I did experience again, but not often, and tried my best to emulate in my own work. I have much reason to be grateful for Joyce's qualities as a person and as a professional.
Douglas Rennie
(Newcastle upon Tyne)
Douglas
21st April 2021
I will always cherish fond memories of Joyce. As a boy I spent Christmas Eve afternoon at the Lishman house many times, and she always made things really fun for us all. As I got to know her better over the years that followed, that sense of fun was always present and we shared many laughs around the dinner table during evenings at 458. She was a thoughtful, warm-hearted and generous person, and will be very much missed.
Steve
10th March 2021
I was a close friend and colleague of Joyce for about 30 years. Despite the immense
sadness, I have lots of happy memories of Joyce. As Tamsin correctly noted in her excellent obituary published in the Guardian, Joyce was a superb hostess. I remember giving a speech at her retirement party in her home. It was a wonderful evening with the house full of friends and colleagues. Roly did a sterling
job topping up everyone’s wine glasses.
Joyce was full of compassion and wisdom.
I loved her dearly and will miss her terribly. I was privileged to have her in my life.
Terry
12th February 2021
