Enid had a generous and caring attitude to everyone, played out through daily acts of kindness in her working life and long afterwards in her retirement, exemplified by her unstinting work with the Soroptimists and her generous donations of time and effort and money to charities including Bird Group and all the other organizations mentioned above.

She had prodigious drive, energy and enthusiasm. When a scarce bird turned up, Enid was soon there to see it. She travelled considerable distances to twitch rarities and her knowledge of local birds and birding sites was exemplary. This was even more remarkable when you consider that she managed to fit such excursions in while caring for her husband who was chronically indisposed for many years. She became famous for her day trips to a host of European destinations, slotted in between so many other commitments. 102 years of action-packed life, brimming with purpose, kindliness and benevolence.

Kate Gibbs, former Secretary of North Wales Wildlife Trust Arfon Branch said:

When Geoff and I moved back to North Wales in 2001 and started attending Arfon Branch meetings Enid quickly made us feel welcome. It wasn’t long before she was pressing us to join the committee. By this time she had been secretary for 20 years. At first reluctantly, we became more active within the Branch and found Enid was so helpful, knowing people and places and able to make suggestions for outings. Branch committee meetings were held in Enid’s house and after the formal meeting refreshments with cake and biscuits was pressed on everyone. ‘Have some more’ was her refrain. Enid embraced the necessary changes, and the monthly joint meetings with the Bangor Bird Group have become permanent features. She supported all our fundraising efforts and was a great success when we had collections in Morrisons in Bangor. So many people knew her, stopped to chat and put something in our collecting tins. Enid was always keen that information, posters in the hides at the Spinnies Aberogwen Nature Reserve and the introduction at meetings was given in Welsh and English and she supported me learning the language. Enid was unfailingly kind, helpful and enthusiastically encouraged others to appreciate and care for wildlife. She was a pillar of the Arfon Branch for many decades and a great friend to all of us.      

(Tribute by Nigel Brown, retired lecturer in botany and ecology at Bangor University, former Curator of Treborth Botanic Garden).