Alex Timpson

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Alex Timpson
Born
Alexandra Winkfield Dodd

25 April 1946
Died5 January 2016 (2016-01-06) (age 69)
CitizenshipBritish
SpouseJohn Timpson
ChildrenEdward Timpson + 4

Alexandra Winkfield Timpson MBE (née Dodd; 25 April 1946 – 5 January 2016) was a British campaigner for children's rights.

She grew up in Lymm, Cheshire.[1] Together with her husband John Timpson, she had three children, adopted two more, and fostered at least ninety other children.[1]

In the 2006 New Year Honours, she was appointed an MBE as "Foster Carer, Cheshire County Council", "For services to Children and Families".

References

  1. ^ a b "Alex Timpson, children's campaigner - obituary". Telegraph. Retrieved 1 April 2017.