Their goodwill and generosity enables talented students who need extra financial support to study the field at Queen’s. The family have kindly shared their mother’s story:

"Born in the 1920s, my mother was the oldest of six children, from a farming family near Ballymena. Co. Antrim.  She was academically bright, gaining entry to Ballymena Academy and qualifying in Dentistry from Queen’s in 1946. My mother worked briefly at the Royal Victoria Hospital before joining the army for training within the Royal Army Medical Corps in Aldershot. After marrying in 1950, she worked as a dentist in public health (schools dental service) in a small community in the north east of England. She had an eye for detail and was dedicated, doing in-service training and a further qualification in the 1960s to extend the scope of work she could undertake for the children in her care.

My mother lived at Riddel Hall throughout her student days at Queen’s- an ideal environment, coming from her sheltered life on the farm. The culture suited her and it was a big influence on the way she lived the rest of her life.  She frequently spoke about her time at Riddel Hall, where she enjoyed playing bridge to a high standard and where she made life-long friendships".

The Centre for Dentistry at Queen’s is indebted to the family for this amazing gift which will support the next generation of Dentists at Queen’s.

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