Hayle in Bloom reports with sadness the loss of Marjorie Roberts, who has been our Chair since 2004 and who has guided us to awards in both the regional and national Britain in Bloom competitions. She died the morning of 21st April 2008 following several years of fragile health.
Born in Hayle, Marjorie lived here her entire life except for a seven-year period in Yorkshire. Earlier in her life she worked as a visiting nurse and in a variety of administrative jobs.
Always one to get involved and get things done, Marjorie was a Hayle Town Council member from 1995 to 2007 and spent two years as deputy mayor followed by two years as town mayor (2003-5), a position she thoroughly enjoyed and which brought credit to the council.
In addition to the awards given to Hayle in Bloom, Marjorie took a personal award in the Shredded Wheat Community Champions category, one of only six individuals to be recognised throughout the country for having dedicated an extraordinary amount of personal time to the Britain in Bloom cause.
In April Marjorie was honoured by the Hayle Town Council as a Citizen of the Year. In her acceptance speech she asked that this not be just a titular honour, but that she be allowed to take an active role in promoting and supporting the town.
Our condolences go out to husband Arthur and their two children. Marjorie was much loved by all who knew her and she will be sadly missed.
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