Sad passing of Wendy Harrison

June 28, 2021

On Tuesday 25 May, Wendy Harrison sadly lost her brave fight with oesophageal cancer.

Wendy Harrison worked at Dudley Road Hospital since the 1980s. She had worked in a variety of areas throughout the Trust and for the past 20 years has worked in critical care. Wendy has been an amazing colleague and friend to many. She was kind to a fault and cared for her patients deeply, often going above and beyond, always bringing a smile and laughter to her patients and colleagues. Wendy will be greatly missed by all those who knew her.

Tribute from Laura Harman, Senior Sister (Wendy’s line manager): “There is not a single person who had the pleasure of meeting Wendy, that does not hold warm and wonderful memories of her. There is a huge hole in our work family now, left by the tremendous impact she had on us all. I had the privilege of maintaining close contact with Wendy while she was unwell and her unwavering positivity and constant consideration for others will always stay with me. Wendy’s energy, kind heartedness and diligence will be what she is remembered for, and I will not forget all of the times she brought us all laughter. Although we have shed many tears for her, the smiles and laughter we have shared remembering the best times have been a great comfort for us all. We have all lost a colleague, but so many of us have lost a friend – who had a heart of gold and will be forever in our memories.”

Funeral arrangements: Wendy’s funeral will take place on Tuesday 29 June at 1pm at Sandwell crematorium. Due to COVID-19 restrictions only those who have been directly invited to the funeral should attend. However the funeral procession will travel past City Hospital between 12pm – 12.15pm along Western Road and all that wish to are invited to pay their respects. There will also be light refreshments available in the City chapel. Colleagues are invited to write in the memorial book or write a card to place on the tree at the chapel.

Note: Colleagues are reminded to stay socially distanced whilst paying their respects on Western Road at City Hospital and to wear face coverings and follow social distancing rules at City chapel.

Fundraising page: Wendy would have liked to have seen some good to come out of what is ultimately a terrible disease. This is why a fundraising page has been set up. If you would like to donate to Wendy’s fundraising appeal please click here.