In Memory of

Lesley Frances Elliott

27 Oct 1946 - 20 Nov 2022

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Lesley (76) founded the Sophie Elliott Foundation and campaigned tirelessly against domestic violence in NZ, after her daughter Sophie was stabbed to death by her boyfriend in 2008.
She spoke at many schools, and authored 2 books to raise awareness of the signs of domestic abuse. Lesley retired in 2019 due to Parkinson's disease.

Source:
NZ Herald

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