What a sad and terrible loss. Louise was a lovely person and a superb technician and musician. I last saw her recently at the Pro-Audio Show where we had a lovely chat. I am shocked at her sudden passing. My wife and I watched the funeral which was most moving. Our condolences to Louise’s family….

When we heard the sad news about Louise in December , we were all in shock and denial. How could this happen to such a person as Louise?  I knew Louise through the BBC and through the executive committee of the IPS. In fact , I believe I may have nominated her as a full time EC member at an AGM many years ago. Louise was a truely gifted person in all manner of activities ranging from the world of Sound or to singing in her choir. She loved to sort things out and get on with things ……always cheerful and always ready to help others as well. She will be sorely missed and much treasured as a wonderful human being, who made a meaningful, lasting impression on everyone she knew.  We can all be grateful that we knew Louise and that she touched all our lives and her memory will last always. My condolences to her family at this sad and difficult time.  R.I.P. Louise.     …

Apologies i was unable to attend the funeral in person but I did watch the live stream. An inspirational and fitting service for an inspirational person, taken far too soon. My thoughts are with the family. Simon x…

I still can’t believe that Louise is no longer with us.  I have known Louise for many years, mainly through our work on the committee of the Institute of Professional Sound.  She was always the person who “got things done”.  She was always willing to share her expertise and help those starting out. She was a woman in a man’s world who got where she was because she was superb at her profession and someone who could absolutely be relied on.  We had a meeting on the set of Springwatch the other year and I was very impressed of the complexities of what had to be done to get a live programme on the air with everything running smoothly. During the Queen’s funeral, I found myself suddenly realising how superb the sound was.  A funeral procession with marching bands, yet the sound was so natural that I suddenly found myself thinking of how very difficult it would be to get such a superb and natural sound without the viewer being aware of it – it was just “right”.  I commented on this to Louise later, only then realising that it was she who was responsible for the part that…

Louise and Roger’s Christmas card was the first to arrive last year (as usual!) and the first one I happened to take down on twelfth night. Looking at her beautiful flowing handwriting knocked me back and really made it hit home that this is the last time we’ll see it. It still seems unbelievable that such a positive, vibrant force of nature is gone from this world. At least Rob and I have such amazing memories to cherish, not only from Pebble Mill but afterwards in more recent times with her sitting in our garden on a summer day over a glass of wine (or 2!), reminiscing with some tall tales. That laugh – which could curl your hair – ringing out. We have no words for you Roger, Heather and Mark, to say how we feel, and we cannot begin to appreciate how you must feel. Hopefully in time you will begin to remember more of the happy times we were all privileged to spend with this wonderful, warm, friend, mentor and amazing human being. Sending love to you all. Travel well Louise. Lynne and Rob Taylerson xx…

I worked with Louise on the first broadcast of Springwatch as her guarantee and it was the beginning of a working relationship I very much valued.  We went on to do another three series of Springwatch together and then in 2008 our biggest joint venture, Big Cat Live in the Masai Mara which proved to be a very complex and difficult production. Apart from the technical difficulties the local wildlife on that broadcast also presented a challenge and can remember returning to out tents in the dark after a long working day to find that a resourceful baboon had broken into Lou’s tent and comprehensively trashed everything inside. Typically the stoic response was “we’re in their space not the other way around – what do you expect”. Lou always maintained an enthusiasm and drive to get the job done well, a work ethic I very much admired and especially when it came to holding the stepladders of experience for new recruits in Sound adopting a nurturing approach which engendered confidence. I shall always look at the time spent on productions with Lou as some of the best in my broadcast career. I am deeply saddened by the news of…

Shocked to read about her death- taken far too soon. Louise was so lovely. A very talented and well liked lady. Passionate about improving working conditions for all. She even managed to persusde me to join the Union despite the BBC not recognising it at the time! My condolences to her family and friends.  Xxxx    …

When I think of Louise I remember with fondness her warmth, endless enthusiasm and willingness to share her knowledge with us. Whilst operating at the highest level of broadcast sound, Louise still had time for everyone and as one of the trainees in the audio team of Pebble Mill in 1995 I learnt so much from her. She inspired and encouraged us (both technically and as people) as we began our careers and for many years beyond.  Such sad news, my sincere condolences to the family. …

I worked with Louise for many many years, recording The Archers first at Pebble Mill and then at The Mailbox.Whether on the panel, grams or spot, she was that rare talent, very funny and very professional at the same time. I’ll always remember her at The Archers 50th Event at the ICC, manning the Sound Effects stall and entertaining the public with a virtuoso show. She really was the star of the whole day.I can’t believe she’s gone, we will all miss her terribly. My deepest condolences to Roger and her family….

For several years, working on The Archers, I only knew Louise as a reassuring presence in the box on the other side of the glass. But then, on one of those famous Archers cruises, I discovered this wonderfully fun companion, a woman who was a complete mistress of her craft, a fund of anecdotes and shrewd observations, simply a joy to be around. Full of life – and that’s how I will remember her….

I was so shocked to hear the terribly sad news about Louise. I always remember her when she worked on The Archers, as well as being brilliant at her job, as a wonderfully warm and vibrant person. I saw her only recently as she flew past The Archers Green room area – but made the time to stop and have a quick chat – always so supportive, interesting and interested in others. Thinking of you all Roger, Mark, Heather and family….Sending much love.  …

Such sad news.  Louise was always good fun, happy to share advice and a joke (not always in that order…!) and always generous and professional in her work. A truly sound OB colleague who will be sorely missed….

Louise was truly inspirational to so many audio trainees at Pebble Mill, including me. Always so supportive and encouraging, certainly a pioneer for women in technical roles, it was a real pleasure to work on her team. So very sad, heart felt condolences to Roger, Mark and Heather…

We are all so poorer for the shocking early loss of Louise. She forged a path for women in the predominantly male world of broadcast TV sound and was very successful as a Sound Supervisor. My memories of Louise are over many years on the committee of IPS. It was always a joy to work with her on projects. One way of describing personality is on a spectrum from “Radiator” to “Drain”. Louise was the very definition of a Radiator. She raised any situation or gathering by her very presence – such warmth, openness, empathy, humour, kindness, initiative and enthusiasm. My sincerest condolences to Roger and family….