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Beyond the Barrier | Spring 2016
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Deborah Jane Evenden née Lomax (LHS 1979-1986)
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adly, Deborah died suddenly and unexpectedly at home on the morning of Boxing Day 2015. The family, including her brother, Nigel, his wife and three children had spent a very happy time together on Christmas Day and were looking forward to another lovely day on Boxing Day. It was not to be. Deborah was a loving wife to John and a devoted mother to the two boys, Charlie and Joe. She supported them in their education and pastimes, inevitably providing ‘Mum’s taxi service’ to practices, matches and many other activities. Deborah had made clear choices in her professional career to ensure she spent as much time with her family as possible. Deborah was admitted as a solicitor in 1992, having studied at Coventry and York. Her abiding interest was Family and Child Law and she became Head of the family department of a large East Midlands law firm. To give herself more time to concentrate on the family, she took up a teaching post in January 2000 at De Montfort University, where she taught a range of subjects to undergraduates and postgraduates. For many years she was committed to running the Pro Bono Law Clinic, from which many students benefitted. Deborah was a modern, independent woman with traditional values of loyalty, honesty and integrity. Her colleagues remember her as a warm, caring and compassionate person who will be sadly missed. They have lost more than a colleague. She was also a friend.
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Other losses to the Loughburians Community Ken James LGS History Teacher 1959-1964
Deborah and John created a warm and loving family home, with a large garden where the young boys could play and explore. The family went on great holidays to America, Canada and New Zealand. One of their favourite haunts was the Isle of Wight, which they visited frequently to enjoy the scenery, cycling and walking. The family spent many happy times together, weathering the usual ups and downs of a busy life. Deborah will be remembered by family, friends and colleagues who loved, respected and admired her. She will be sorely missed but the memory of a loving wife and mother, loyal friend and hardworking colleague will live on in treasured memories.
Jane Matthews ('58)
Lesley Bates Class of 1964 Nigel Lawson Class of 1968 Carol Measures Class of 1958 George Morgan Class of 2013