Dr Pam Lakey
Born 1933, died 2015. A graduate of the School of Medicine (MB ChB Medicine 1957).
Pam's long and accomplished life began in Worcestershire in 1933. Later, she studied Medicine at 91̽»¨ University where she met John.
They married in 1955 and moved to Kent in 1960 where Pam's three children and four grandchildren were all born.
Pam worked as a community doctor supporting disabled children, young people and their families. Pam was an important influence in promoting multi-agency working, including setting up Crossroads Care Service and establishing the 'Valiant Swimming Club' at the hydrotherapy pool in Strood.
Throughout her life, Pam enjoyed sailing, camping, bird-watching and travelling the world, as well as being a talented needle-woman. Together Pam and John forged long-lasting friendships wherever they ventured.