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Remembering our colleagues and friends

14th August 2024

The Society have shared the latest obituary list, for all of us all to take a moment to remember those within our profession.

 

JOANNA HELEN KENNY, Laurencekirk

On 25 July 2024, Joanna Helen Kenny, sole partner of the firm Beckley Kenny & Co, Laurencekirk.

AGE: 54                                                                                             ADMITTED: 1999 

 

SUSAN JANE LAW, Edinburgh 

On 13 July 2024, Susan Jane Law, partner of the firm Lindsays LLP, Edinburgh.

AGE: 47                                                                                             ADMITTED: 2001

 

CLARE PATRICIA McGINNESS, Dumbarton

On 15 September 2023, Clare Patricia McGinness, employee of West Dunbartonshire Council, Dumbarton.

AGE: 47                                                                                             ADMITTED: 2002

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