Councillor Maureen Chaplin had recently retired from the Royal Mail after 24 years as a post woman. Prior to that she worked with people with learning disabilities at Prudhoe Hospital.It was while working as a nursing assistant at the hospital between 1971 and 1979 that she believes she was exposed to asbestos.
Maureen with husband Bob
Despite being told the condition was terminal she launched into fundraising campaign . During her year as Mayor she nominated the Mick Knighton Mesothelioma Research Fund, as her Mayoral charity.Maureens daughters, Jill and Julie along with father Bob attended the M K Research Funds annual ball in May.
Although a difficult time for the family they were proud to donate £12,000.00 in her memory. This magnificent amount will form part of the Maureen Chaplin Snowdrop Memorial Fund the family set up in her memory.
A lasting tribute to a very special person
Memorial Donations
Gateshead Floral Group £25.00
HMS Calliope RNR £41.00 30
£50 Memorial Donation
24th June 2009:£2o0 raised by Maureen’s sister, Susan, brother in law Kevin and neice Gemma, who held a car boot sale
15th October 2009: Local milkman, Kevin Fletcher bungee jumped off Middlesborough’s Transport Bridge and raised £375.00 in Maureen’s memory. A fantastic effort!
October 2009: Total£12,691.30
November 2009: Total £12,751.30
January 2010: Maureen’s sister Sue, has continued to raise contributions towards her sister’s Memorial Fund. Sue, recently hosted a jewellery party and along with Maureen’s grandaughter Faye, who organised a fundraising treasure map between them they raised a total of £202 towards the Fund.
January 2010 Total: £12,953.30
August 2010: M. Drummond £50.00
August 2010 Total: £13,003.30
Daughter, Jill held an Accessory Party and raised £170.00
December 2010 Total: £13,173.30
Christmas donation of £100 : Total £13,273.30
January 2011 K & J Donnelly: £100
March 2011 Maureen’s good friend and neighbour, Mary Thompson held a coffee morning at her home. The event was supported by family and friends including Dave Anderson MP.
Maureen's daughters, Jill and Julie with Dave Anderson MP
The event raised a fantastic £558.40 towards Maureen’s Memorial Fund
March 2011 Total: £13,831.70
May 2011: Sue Tomlinson: £20.00
July 2011: Donation £35.00
July Total: £13,886.70
