Alex Timpson

Alex Timpson
Born Alexandra Winkfield Dodd
25 April 1946
Died 5 January 2016 (2016-01-06) (aged 69)
Citizenship British
Spouse(s) John Timpson
Children Edward Timpson + 4

Alex Timpson MBE (25 April 1946 – 5 January 2016) was a British campaigner for childrens' rights.

She was born Alexandra Winkfield Dodd on 25 April 1946, and grew up in Lymm, Cheshire.[1]

Together with her husband John Timpson, she had three children, adopted two more, and fostered at least ninety other children.[1][2]

In the 2006 New Year Honours, she was awarded an MBE as "Foster Carer, Cheshire County Council", "For services to Children and Families".

References

  1. 1 2 The Telegraph: Alex Timpson, children's campaigner - obituary
  2. ↑ The Daily Mail: Is this Britain's most kindly woman? The inspiring story of the mother who found enough love in her heart for 90 children
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