Gabrielle Lye

Gabrielle Lye (8 May 1940 - 24 Nov 2024)

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Gedling Crematorium Catfoot Lane Nottingham NG4 4QH
Date
19th Dec 2024
Time
2pm
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In loving memory of Gabrielle Lye who sadly passed away on 24th November 2024

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Peter Simms wrote

Please accept my condolences for the loss of such a precious gem of a lady. I met Gaye many years ago while working at Nottingham City Council. My duties required interaction with all departments within Benefits, so I know she was universally praised. I had the honour of witnessing first hand how generous and respectful she was to everyone on all levels. She reminded me of someone in my past way back in my school days. She may not have realised, but her acts of kindness changed my life at a time when I was at a grim crossroads. Her name was Claire Lye, and I was pleasantly surprised when Gaye said she had a Daughter with that name. Two people I met years apart randomly left a strong impression and positive influence on me in an unforgettable way. The World is a better place thanks to the resonance left by two legendary ladies. Gaye, you will be missed. Claire, bless and thank you for showing me kindness when I doubted the World.

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  • Dear Peter, thank you very much for your kindness, for taking the time to remember Gaye and share your memories - it means a great deal to me. She really did care about people, believing everyone was deserving of kindness and respect. I had no idea that you'd worked with my mum but I do remember you very well from our school days and I remember your kindness. School days were not easy. I do hope life is treating you kindly now. With many thanks and warmest wishes, Claire

    Posted by Claire on 13/06/2025 Report abuse
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Karyn Josephs wrote

It is very sad to hear the news of Gaye Lye’s passing. We worked together in 1989. Gaye was a superb manager,. Her style of managing was exceptional, she stood strong for her team and spoke up against poor management decisions within Nottingham City Council.
Gaye treated everyone as equal and was always approachable.
One of the BEST managers NCC ever had.

Gaye, you were a true Lioness and I have learned so much from you.
To this day, I still think about Gaye and will be missed but never forgotten.

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  • Dear Karen, thank you so much for taking the time to write your remembrance of my mum and for attending her funeral. Your comments and your presence at the funeral means a great deal to me and the whole family. I've shared what you've written with her grandchildren to give them some insight into Gaye as a colleague and friend and I'm so grateful that you have made this possible. She was a true Lioness! With many thanks & warmest wishes, Claire

    Posted by Claire on 24/12/2024 Report abuse
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Paul Tribe wrote

This is so sad to hear about. Gaye was my first ever “boss” or supervisor when I worked at Nottingham City Council, starting in July 1989. All I can say is she was so lovely and such a hard worker and a great teacher, I learned a great deal from Gaye and like to think she helped me along my career path being the first person in my life to look up to at work. I have wondered in the years since I left the Council how she must have been getting on. This is a sad loss. I’m so glad a previous colleague of mine sent me this to give me a chance to say what I feel about Gaye.

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  • Dear Paul, thank you very much for sharing your memories of Gaye, my lovely mum. I appreciate you taking the time to do this and I've shared your comments with the whole family. I know how hard she worked in her role at Nottingham City Council. It was very important to her to do a good job, treat people fairly and ensure the process of accessing housing benefits was as efficient and fair as possible. With many thanks, Claire

    Posted by Claire on 24/12/2024 Report abuse
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