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Marian was a kind, thoughtful woman. She embodied the qualities of a true humanitarian.
Highly intelligent, Marian wore her learning lightly. She is deeply missed.
My condolences to Phil and Pat, to Judith, Rebecca, Anna, Caitlin and their families.
RMM
6th September 2023
A letter arrives. From Anna in Liverpool. “Marian was a special person to many, she introduced my Mum to the Quaker faith”. She became a ‘proxy’ gran to Anna’s daughters. Anna says “ She was a rarity, could see God in all men, I wish more of us could…”
3rd September 2023
I got an email recently from one of Marian’s Lancashire Quakers Friends, Joanne. Joanne said she thought activism was the preserve of younger adults, but had to rapidly revise her opinions when she met an 80 year old called Marian Penny. Joanne says Marian espoused support of such things as meditation for prisoners and the teaching of peace in our schools, not necessarily mainstream viewpoints. And as Joanne says, with a quiet consistency.
Phil Thomas
1st September 2023
