Funeral Arrangements for Renée Slater
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Last week I announced the sad news that after several years of ill-health my agent and co-conspirator extraordinaire Renée Slater died peacefully on Saturday 21st June 2025, surrounded by her loving friends.
A life-long activist and political campaigner, Renée will be sorely missed by family, friends and the communities she spent her life serving. She leaves a legacy of humour, kindness and an unfailing commitment to making the world a better place.
Her final wish was that I, Helena Torry, voice of the silent majority, should announce her death and invite you to "a big party” for all her friends....
Please join me for a Celebration of Renee’s Life
Wednesday 9th July 13:15
West Chapel, Aberdeen Crematorium
off Skene Road, Hazlehead, Aberdeen AB15 8PT
The service will be live-streamed by the crematorium for those who cannot attend in person.
For details of how to attend online, please email wmgilchrist.admin@letsco-operate.com
followed by...
(G&)Tea at the Station Hotel
78 Guild Street Aberdeen, AB11 6GN
(The party will not be live-streamed- unlike some lesser politicians, I would never allow myself to be caught on camera while under the influence… )
At Renée’s request, please wear bright colours
Hats are most welcome- there may even be some available at the hotel for those feeling underdressed.
Family flowers only please
If desired, donations may be made online or after the service to Mrs Murray’s Cat and Dog Home, Mermaids, Big Noise Torry and Cancer Research UK.
If you wish to spend some time with Renée while she rests, please contact Wm Gilchrist Funeral Home, Rose Street, Aberdeen.
Please share any photos, stories and memories of Renée at www.radical.scot so my office staff can start writing the memoir she was always too busy campaigning to get round to.
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