Widow of knighted businessman who set up prize for young musical talent
Lady Margaret Bemrose, a popular Derbyshire centenarian who dedicated her time to steering the careers of talented young musicians, died on Monday, 30 December, 2008.
Lady Bemrose, who toasted her 100th birthday in May 2008, passed away after spending Christmas with her family.
She was married to the late industrialist Sir Max Bemrose, who owned Derby printing firm Bemrose and Son, employer of hundreds of people across the city.
After her husband's death 20 years earlier, Lady Bemrose set up the Bemrose Bursary Recital Scheme, an annual award given to talented music students just starting out in their studies.
Her dedication to helping young musicians was rewarded at a classical music concert in her honour, part of her birthday celebrations last year.
Lady Bemrose's daughter, Paddi Cunningham, paid tribute to her mother, calling her one of Derbyshire's most respected figures.
The 64-year-old said: "My mother was a very gracious woman who absolutely adored her family.
"She thought the world of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and she had just spent Christmas surrounded by them, which was lovely.
"She was an accomplished ...
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