Memories of

Patricia

Patricia Waring

Our dear friend and colleague, Patricia Elizabeth Waring, sadly passed away on 23 February 2023.

She will be greatly missed.

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Helen Hymers

As with so many of us, Patricia was the first person I met at Heriot-Watt and i was amazed by her capacity to remember little details about everyone, and her gentle, friendly and caring countenance. She was completely natural and genuine and the best “front of house” colleague we could wish for. I never …

Lorraine Chambers

I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Patricia on my return to working at Heriot-Watt last week. I started here back in 2006 and over the many years she became a very trusted, professional and kind-hearted colleague. She was very supportive each time I had to seek any help or advice …

Pauline McLeod

I was so sorry to hear yesterday of Patricia’s passing. I worked with her for 6 years and she was an absolute joy to be around. The most graceful women I have ever met and always onhand with a terbor mint if need. I am sorry to have missed your funeral and thought of …

Sue Johnston

We sat opposite each other for 20 years! The office staff was 4 when I started in Chambers Street a week before moving out to Riccarton in 1987 and then u came in 1991. We learnt all manner of machines, dealt with so many people made friends. We went to weddings, celebrated birthdays. You …

Qingping Zou

Patricia has helped  a newcomer like me, my postdoc, visiting scholar and student  to make a smooth transition from oversea to UK system. You can always count on her for prompt response to even difficult issues.  She is kind, thoughtful, graceful and professional. She will be missed by many people at HWU and beyond. …

Lucas Groult

I joined Heriot-Watt less than a year ago, Patricia helped me a lot in the process of moving from France to Scotland. Her kindness and professionnalism have been truly appreciated, I have only met her a few times but it was always a great pleasure. Thank you Patricia for your help and patience, may …

Raffaella Ocone

Since I joined HWU in 1999, Patricia has always been there: with her kindness and competence she helped me navigate the vagaries of the British HR academic system. To me Patricia was the very essence of HWU; gentle and professional, she was always at the other end of an email… But we enjoyed also …

Loraine Cameron

I am sending my deepest condolences to Patricia’s family and friends. It was a pleasure knowing and working with Patricia over the years.  She was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed. …

Laura Colquhoun

There are not enough words to express what Patricia meant to me. She was such a kind hearted lady and was always willing to listen and provide advice.  It was a pleasure working with her over the years and often has us all laughing in the office.  I was fortunate enough to see Patricia …

Anne Ormston

I was saddened to hear about Patricia.  What a lovely woman most gracious. Always asking how you were and what you were doing. HR and HWU will miss her lots. Miss her smile and kindness. …