Sue O'Brien

All her friends and colleagues were deeply saddened last week to learn of the untimely passing of Sue O'Brien after a long battle with cancer. Sue died on 13th September.

Sue joined Somerset Care in 1992 as a night supervisor at Wessex House and was appointed Deputy Manager in 1997. As a dedicated and highly professional nurse she set a strong example to the staff by her commitment to high quality care and to the wellbeing of residents and patients.

Born and brought up in Cumbria, Sue had a down to earth approach and always called a 'spade a spade' in true northern style. Amongst the many changes at Wessex House over the years she was always a steady and supportive member of the leadership team.


On a beautiful September morning yesterday it was a privilege to be able to attend Sue's funeral service at Somerton parish church. The church was packed with Sue's family and friends, and the message of hope and love that was the theme of the service was fitting and moving. The attendance of many of Sue's Somerset Care colleagues was testament to her place within the Company and the respect in which she continues to be held by all who knew and worked with her. I know that this will have been a source of great comfort to her family and especially to her partner Jim, who also works for the Company as a member of the great staff team at Portcullis House.

We will remember Sue with great affection and she will be greatly missed by us all.