Manx Care pays tribute to 'remarkable nurse'

Wednesday, 26 January 2022 08:49

Vanessa Walker passed away following a period of illness.

Manx Care has confirmed Vanessa was diagnosed with cancer in February 2021 and "fought her illness with incredible strength, grace and determination".

Manx Care has offered its sincere condolences to Vanessa’s family and friends.

A spokesman said the Non-Executive Director of Manx Care was a "remarkable asset" and "a nurse, with empathy and care at the centre of everything she did".

The Board says they have lost a "great colleague and the island has lost a great friend.'

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