KATE MCLOUGHLIN

Forever loving you my sweet Kate

The first time I met Kate at a Pearson ELT Sales and Marketing conference I could hear her Welsh valleys lilt through her New York accent.
Are you Welsh? I asked, to which she answered something like Yes, and so are you. When we realised that we had grown up about 5 miles away from each other we made an instant connection. We chatted for ages and became hysterical, that one based in New York, the other in Naples missed the same things about home, such as Quavers crisps. So much so that...

Kate was my boss for five years, but was always more of a good friend than anything else. And always great fun to be with. My deepest condolences to those closest to her; if I feel her absence this much, I can only imagine your sense of loss. Sending my most compassionate prayers for her enlightenment, peace and happiness.

Kate was a wonderful mentor who made such a great impact on my life, personally and professionally. She always tried to make you see the best in yourself and in others. I miss will her brilliant mind, her sage advice, her sense of humor, and her caring personality... Sending all my love and sympathy to her family and friends.

Dear Jack, Jude, Maggie, and Marie, My deepest condolences on the loss of your adored and adoring Kate. I pray that some of her light lingers in your lives to help you deal with the void her absence brings. A shower of love.