Tower and Town, July 2022 (view the full edition)Family NewsKathryn (Kate) Maulik - 14th February 1964-31st December 2021 Kate was born in Chelsea to Peter and Gillian Morgan, the second of what would become four daughters, Vanessa, Kate, Juliet and Alex. The family moved to Tunbridge Wells when Kate was still a baby. The Morgan girls had a very happy childhood; Kate always wanted to be a nurse or ballerina! And in 1982 she left her home which was now Marlborough to train to be a nurse at the prestigious University College Hospital in London. Kate, now a qualified nurse, and with a family of her own was settled in Marlborough as a full-time mum to Tom and Henry. She became an important part of the community, at Edward Bear Club, as playgroup treasurer and a Sunday School teacher. She gained the trust and respect of all she knew for her commitment, reliability and efficiency. When Henry started school Kate became a special needs teaching assistant, a role she was superb at; her ability to be calm but firm with both children and parents whilst still having fun helped all she came into contact with. She later returned to nursing as a staff nurse at GWH and was soon appointed a ward sister, then a senior sister and ward manager. Kate was instrumental in setting up the Falcon Acute stroke unit where she remained until her health forced her to retire. The ward was a shining example of how things should be done and winner of the hospital's ward of the year. Five years ago Kate was diagnosed with breast cancer. The cancer returned and she again endured the treatment. There were some low times but the strength and support of family and friends saw her and her husband, Robin, through. Kate took ill health retirement two years ago and last summer was saying how for the first time in years she felt well. When her cancer returned again it was devastating. She never blamed anyone and instead of saying "Why me?" she said "Why not me?" making every moment matter. Two days before she died she was at the enchanted garden light show with her grandchildren drinking mulled wine! Kate will be missed by so many but her legacy of caring for and helping others and the love for her family and friends lives on. Jessy Pomfret |
