FAREWELL TO BRENTWOOD WRITERS' CIRCLE FORMER PRESIDENT

Eileen Huckbody

It was only in November 2019 that we members of Brentwood Writers’ Circle celebrated the centenary of  Eileen Huckbody, our much respected former president.  Sadly, some of our members attended her funeral yesterday in Brentwood, Essex along with her loving family and friends.   We learnt so much more about Eileen’s  fascinating life, not only as a successful author and journalist over many years, but her life working for NATO which involved extensive travelling to India, Hong Kong, Singapore, Iran and Turkey among other places around the globe.

Eileen was honoured by receiving the coveted Florence Nightingale Medal, the highest distinction a nurse can receive. Throughout her life, Eileen had been interested in writing and often used her nursing knowledge in books and articles. During the 1970s, she was a valued Council member of the Society of Women Writers and Journalists and for years carried out work as their popular Overseas Liaison Officer. 

For many years, Eileen was part of the Ingatestone community in Essex before joining her residential home in Chelmsford for the last three years of her life. She will be greatly missed by her super family and friends.