I was very saddened to hear of Mary’s death. I want to send my warmest condolences to her family.
I knew her through Christ’s Hospital in her work she did to support children and families there after she left, through The Sue Thomson Foundation.
From the few times I got to spend time with Mary I got to see her sharp wit, brilliant brain and passion about her work. On first meeting a pupil she pulled out an envelope and started scribbling maths puzzles to be worked out and enjoyed and she captured us all.
She told stories with engagement and humour and was thoroughly fun to be around.
Thank you Mary for your fire and inspiration.