A minute’s silence; a very sad start to Tuesday’s meeting. It was of course in memory of Dr Helen Herbert, a strong supporter of Cymdeithas and our President from 2014 to 2020.
She died at the weekend having battled with cancer for several years, with such grace and dignity and always a smile.
Shortly before her death, Dr Helen provided us with medical artefacts for our display case in County Hall from her father, Dr Hugh Herbert, and from her own time; both as GPs in Tanyfron. We did not realise at the time that it was to become a memorial so soon after.
Her MBE medal and a photo of her receiving it from the King are in pride of place; a thoroughly well-deserved accolade for someone who dedicated herself to the care of the people of this town.
The display will remain there in her memory for some months. Her article, ‘Memories of Aberaeron Hospital,’ can be found in the heritage section of this site and we also have photos in the picture gallery from her childhood and her career. Please take time to look at them and remember her.
In the words of one of our trustees: ‘She was a beautiful person in every way.’
Our thoughts and sympathies go out to her husband, Geraint, and all of her family.
Cysgu yn dawel/ Rest peacefully Dr Helen.
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