In loving memory of Janet Ireland, 1961 - 2023

My nan first stumbled into what was once the Glaxo Centre after her son was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's disease. She was welcomed with open arms by Janet who gave her something we couldn't at the time. Years later I was lucky enough to get a job in The Brain Charity and work closely alongside Janet. She truly loved her job. Her passion and empathy was infectious and made you want to do good and be better. The skills she passed on have stuck with me to this day - even the things i didn't think i'd remember like how many pages from a book you could legally photocopy! She always spoke fondly of her Librarian past and with that created such safe and educational space of her own in The Brain Charity for many to use I'll never forget her messy desk stacked with papers and dotted with Owl nik naks, her perfectly packed lunch box every day and the countless collection of Thank you cards that stood proudly behind her chair. I got to know that she was more than her work and loved the Theatre, her Faith, her Brown Owl title, spending time with her nieces and nephews and her classical music. oh and her love for a breakaway biscuit! She was a much loved member of our 'dream team' and we really had the best time working together during our time there, she wasn't just our supervisor, she was our Janet! our friend. Janet, you were one of a kind and i don't think you realised how special you were to so many people Sleep tight xx