Leicester City mayor Sir Peter Soulsby's tribute to 'loving' wife
Leicester City Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby's wife has died.
Lady Alison passed away at 9pm on Saturday, weeks after being diagnosed with cancer. She was 63.
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Leicester City mayor Sir Peter Soulsby
Last night Sir Peter paid tribute to his wife of more than 40 years.
He said: "I am enormously blessed to have had such a loving and supportive wife and I will miss her desperately.
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"She was my rock during the ups and downs of my political career, as well as one of my strongest critics."
Lady Alison was diagnosed with an advanced form of cancer eight weeks ago, after a period of feeling unwell.
The couple first met at primary school more than 50 years ago, and married in 1969. During his time as MP for Leicester South she helped him deal with local casework as his office manager.
They have three daughters – one of whom is city councillor Elly Cutkelvin – and six grandchildren.
Despite his loss, Sir Peter plans to chair today's scheduled cabinet meeting.
He said: "The work of the mayor goes on. I have been enormously impressed with the support I have received from council colleagues during a difficult time."
Comments
by Rachel_Leics
Wednesday, December 21 2011, 5:04PM
“Aww : ( I didn't know this, how sad big hugs and thoughts to him and his family x”
by DonHenson
Tuesday, December 13 2011, 5:36AM
“I'd just like to add my condolences too.”
by Belgraveboyz
Tuesday, December 13 2011, 1:40AM
“Deepest sympathy for Peter and all the Soulsby family."”
by TimboParis
Monday, December 12 2011, 9:14PM
“How terrible I am so sorry.”
by City_C10
Monday, December 12 2011, 3:12PM
“Indeed this is very sad news and thoughts go to Peter and his family. He is profession with regard to him carrying on with his duties; it is shame that with all the pay issues of late he has this to contend with now. I wish him well and I am sure he can and is doing a fine job (despite all the other issues).”
by CGLee
Monday, December 12 2011, 11:20AM
“I add my condolences to Sir Peter and his family. A tragic loss to them at this time, particularly.”
by WestEndGirl1
Monday, December 12 2011, 11:11AM
“Alison was such a lovely lady. Deepest sympathy for Peter and all the Soulsby family.”
by Just_Saying
Monday, December 12 2011, 10:17AM
“Deepest sympathy for Soulsby family.”
by bimple
Monday, December 12 2011, 9:56AM
“What shocking and sad news. I'm sure the people of Leicester are thinking of the Soulsby family today.”
by vriyait
Monday, December 12 2011, 9:48AM
“My deepest condolences to Peter and his family. A very sad loss.”