It is with great sadness that we announce the death of a former Homes for Elderly Vegetarians (HEV) Chairperson, Cynthia Eleanor Richardson.
Formerly President of Croydon Vegetarian Society, Cynthia joined the Management Committee for the HEV in 1982 and helped the organisation transition into the Vegetarian Housing Association (VHA)*.
She became Chairperson in 2000 until her final meeting in October 2006, after which time she stepped down from the Board.
An avid supporter of the cause, Cynthia was a dedicated Chairperson, giving many hours of her time freely. She was held in extremely high esteem and with great affection by other board members, with particular recognition for the care she gave to the quality of life of residents in all VHA properties.
*The Vegetarian Housing Association eventually dissolved and transferred its assets to Vegetarian for Life.
