A MEMORIAL plaque to honour a much-loved Melksham resident, Jean Harris, who died in April last year, is to be unveiled at a special ceremony on Saturday 27th April, at 11.30am in the Queen Mary Garden.
“The former Melksham Town Council officer was also a dedicated volunteer, playing a pivotal role in making several of Melksham’s community groups and events what they are today,” said a spokesperson for the council.
“She was an early supporter and organiser of the Melksham Community Hospital Fete, the Melksham Christmas Lights Group and the Melksham Community Bus Service.
“Her love of plants and flowers was also a driving force behind the Melksham Bloomers, who have carried on her legacy and passion for creating beautiful floral displays around the town.”
In January, Melksham Town Council’s amenities team planted a rare Dognose Apple Tree in the Queen Mary Garden by King George V Playing Fields, in commemoration of the work Jean did both for the town council and for the residents of Melksham.
The council’s amenities assistant Richard Collett, who arranged both the tree planting and the memorial plaque, said, “Jean was a great lady with a real passion for Melksham.”
If you knew Jean and would like to attend the memorial plaque unveiling ceremony, please meet just before 11.30am on Saturday 27th April, at the Queen Mary Garden by King George V Playing Fields.
