Doreen Allsupp (1 Jan 1937 - 12 May 2026)

In loving memory of Doreen Marian Allsupp who sadly passed away on 12th May 2026.

Born in Hadleigh in 1937, Doreen grew up in Chelmsford, where her parents moved during the war, and she loved playing in the arable fields next to her home. At the age of ten, she had the first of several beloved dogs.

After leaving school, Doreen moved to Westcliff-on-Sea and trained as a librarian, initially based at Leigh. She rose to the challenge of being asked to set up a proper Children's Library in Leigh. By 1978, Doreen had become Divisional Children's Schools Librarian for Young People and Education. Latterly, Doreen became Operations Manager of several libraries in the area.

Doreen had a real zest for life and the world in general and enjoyed many outdoors' activities, including gardening, sailing both dinghies and larger boats, camping, and travelling and making friends around the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

Doreen had a very strong faith and was an active member of Leigh Road Baptist Church for many years, making friends wherever she went.

Doreen will be greatly missed by all who knew her, both friends and family.

If you would like to attend her Thanksgiving Service at Leigh Road Baptist Church on Friday, 3 July, at 12noon, do please wear something colourful as Doreen loved colours, especially those in her garden.