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LUCY MALLOWS 5.10.1961 - 31.03.2018 ) Lucy Mallows sadly and unexpectedly died on Easter Saturday, March 31, 2018, at her home in Newhaven. A much-loved daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, she passed at the untimely age of 56.
The Mayor of Brighton & Hove, Cllr Dee Simson, was in attendance and entertainment was provided by Dave the Bear, Davina Sparkle and Jennie Castell who hosted the evening. Danny said: “It was a truly magical night with a wonderful group of friends. I arrange the party every year not only for myself, but for everyone to relax, smile, enjoy, catch up and engage with friends old and new in a safe and friendly environment. I can only but thank everyone for supporting me and my chosen charities.”
Lucy was an active environmentalist. As a proud resident of Newhaven she was involved with campaigns to access the beach and clear litter on the beach. Seagulls were close to her heart; not the football team (she was an ardent Chelsea supporter), but rather the sea birds. She photographed them and published pictures of them in settings across Brighton. Animals in general were close to Lucy’s heart. Casper, her beloved cat, often featured as a true champion on Facebook.
DANNY’S BIRTHDAY PARTY RAISES £2,206.95 FOR GOOD CAUSES ) Danny Dwyer, organiser of Bear-Patrol, held his birthday party at Amsterdam Bar and Kitchen on May 19, raising an impressive total of £2,206.95 for local good causes. Danny asked friends attending not to buy birthday presents or cards but to make a donation to his JustGiving Fundraising page to raise money for MindOut, the LGBT Mental Health Service. £1,465 was raised for their Counselling Service and a raffle on the night raised a further £741.95 for the Rainbow Fund, who give grants to local LGBT/HIV organisations providing effective front line services to LGBT+people in the city.
Queer Women’s Group. Seaford Head and Lewes were particular favourites, with literary walks a speciality.
Lucy you will not be forgotten. Rest In Peace lovely Lucy. Lucy was a woman of many and varied interests. She was a skilled photo journalist who loved working in Eastern Europe, particularly Slovakia and Hungary. A translator, linguist and published travel writer, she spent years living and working in Bratislava and Budapest. On returning to Sussex, Lucy became an active member of the LGBT+ communities. A tenor in the Rainbow Chorus, she both sang and volunteered with the choir. As a keen BLAGSS pétanque player, Lucy will be remembered for her magic, black boule and reviews of soda and lime purchased at different drinking establishments. Walking was a passion for Lucy. She liked nothing better than organising walks for the Casual Cake Walkers (a Facebook group walking group that she set up) and the Over 35s Lesbian &
Obituary written by Jane MacDonald ) Celebrating Lucy Mallows - an evening of song, and recollections of Lucy will be held on Saturday, June 23, 7-10pm, at St George’s Church, St George’s Rd, Kemptown. No flowers please. Instead, please consider making a donation to the Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI) - a charity in which Lucy was actively involved. The branch in Newhaven were shocked to hear Lucy had passed away, and would be most grateful for any donations in her memory. RNLI Direct Credit FR Acc Sort code: 20-68-95 Account No: 93032671 Reference: 952064 Lucy Bank name: Barclays Bank PLC, High Street, Poole, Dorset