Tommy Sheridan Mourns Wonderful Sister Lynn After Sudden Passing

Tommy Sheridan shared sad news. His sister, Lynn, passed away suddenly. She died at her home. Tommy posted about it on Facebook, saying they are devastated by her death. She meant a lot to their family.

Lynn taught at Caledonian University. Her students and colleagues loved her. She had friends from her socialist group and poker buddies in Renfrew. Tommy described her with love, noting she was a great aunt and workmate.

Lynn’s X profile described her passions. She was a political activist and a socialist. She lectured in social work, championing LGBT rights.

Glasgow Caledonian University’s website mentions Lynn. She had worked in social work for years before starting to teach in 2004. Her work covered childcare and child protection. She also managed staff, working in both England and Scotland.

Lynn’s work spanned many areas, focusing on child protection topics as well as fostering and adoption. LGBT issues were vital to her work. She led the way in digital learning, believing it enhanced social work practice.

Lynn created training for a protection committee. She cared about violence against women and was involved in LGBT politics. She chaired the Glasgow Rape Crisis board and attended international conferences. Her research focused on helping students, exploring how to aid their transition to college and making online tools to improve learning.