Tributes to Shrewsbury worker who raised millions for Lingen Davies appeal
Tributes have been paid to a 'passionate' and 'caring' charity worker who helped to raise millions of pounds for the Lingen Davies appeal.
Eryl Williams, from Shrewsbury, who died last month aged 54, following a four-year battle with breast cancer, was appeal manager for the Lingen Davies cancer charity.
She helped to raise millions of pounds for new treatment buildings and equipment at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
Her only daughter Carys Williams, 27, paid tribute to her mother's dedication.
She said: "Everything local people recognise and associate with Lingen Davies as we know it today including logos, collecting cans and leaflets were designed and put in place by my mum.
"She thrived on her job, and it was indeed her true vocation"
Mrs Williams' oversaw fundraising for a £350,000 linear accelerator, which provides vital radiotherapy treatment for people with cancer at the RSH.
She also helped spearhead the Children's Cancer Unit appeal – which raised £500,000 to build the Rainbow Unit as well as the £3.2 million appeal for the new Lingen Davies cancer centre.
Mrs Williams, who was married to Merfyn for 33 years, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008 and underwent surgery and chemotherapy treatment. In November 2010, doctors discovered secondary tumours in the liver.
Carys said: "It is of course a cruel irony that mum ultimately was treated in the very centre she helped build, however, I know she always felt a great sense of pride in how the people of Shropshire and Mid Wales supported the charity in raising such a staggering amount for cancer services in the area."
A celebration of Mrs Williams's life, held on January 5 at the Shrewsbury United Reformed Church, raised £1,300 for the Lingen Davies appeal.
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