Penny Parr 5th April 2024

I was so sad to hear of Hayley’s untimely passing. I met Hayley when we were both volunteers at Sangam World Centre in India, and had the pleasure and privilege of sharing many adventures with Hayley during our time in India and afterwards. I do not think I have had as much fun in any other chapter of my life and that was in no small part due to Hayley. Straight out of university, and with Hayley just a few years my senior, she was a key figure in showing me the way in adult life. Later on, after the birth of my first child, she was at the end of the phone with advice and support on c section recovery and all things new baby. With her generous heart, and ability to provide good humour and wise counsel in equal measure, she was a wonderful friend to many. Although we had drifted apart in recent years, she is never far from my thoughts- only a few weeks ago a song came on the radio which reminded me of Hayley and our time in India, and I could feel a big smile spreading across my face as I drove along. I will treasure the memories of the time we spent together. Shine bright, Hayley.