Margaret Miles-Bramwell, our beloved founder, was remembered at a transferring service at Derby Cathedral immediately.
Tons of of mourners gathered, together with Margaret’s household, associates and plenty of Slimming World Consultants and employees, to pay their respects to the lady who touched the hearts and altered the lives of tens of millions.
Throughout the service (led by The Very Reverend Dr Peter Robinson, Dean of Derby), tributes got by her son Dominic Miles, former Slimming World Chief Govt Officer Caryl Richards, and Margaret’s good friend and trusted colleague Cenk Efe on behalf of the Mallorca neighborhood.
The cathedral service was adopted by a non-public farewell for household and associates.
Earlier than the ceremony, the funeral cortège made a farewell journey to Slimming World Head Workplace in Alfreton, Derbyshire, the place a whole bunch of employees gathered to pay tribute. Staff, together with some who had labored with Margaret for many years, lined the highway exterior what’s fondly often called the Sparkly Citadel and showered the procession with stunning spring daffodils and white roses.
Margaret’s enduring legacy would be the knowledge and imaginative and prescient that shine by means of in every thing she stated and wrote, together with this glorious quote, taken from her autobiography:
‘I do know for sure that we by no means lose the folks we love, even to loss of life. They proceed to take part in each act, thought and choice we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint on our reminiscences.’
