I consider myself lucky to have worked alongside this wonderful lady, on and off, from the mid-90s to the early noughties. At a time of uncertainty following Glaxo's takeover of Wellcome, Sally and I became colleagues in a merged Business Analysis team. Although we rarely worked on the same projects, she was one of the few with whom I could discuss things with and get some clarity and independence of thought - a mentor.

I remember her turning up to team away days in her Lotus (it wasn't my favourite model, but it was a Lotus) wow! As mentioned in other thoughts, Sally was relaxed, made everyone around her feel at ease and had great humour, which usually surfaced a number of times in her presentations. I also remember her hosting one such meeting at her house - what a brave move - which is where I met Paul for the first time. Clearly, these were a special couple who were meant for each other - a true partnership - with whom I shared a passion for technology and motor sport. These combined when I was invited to watch the British (I think) Grand Prix on their new mega-sized Plasma TV.

We joined forces again in the IT Strategy team under Martin Sykes (whose story is also posted) and worked closely together. I remember we did some of our most productive work at her house, sat in the garden, while Paul popped in and out providing refreshments. It was a beautiful day and a light aircraft was buzzing around. Sally said this would be the latest lot of aerial photography being shot (sure enough, weeks later the photo duly arrived).

Following my departure from GSK in 2004, I kept in touch through email and the annual Christmas letter and latterly through social media but sadly never physically met up again. I followed their exploits with amazement - PC repair business, round Britain sailing, am-dram - was their no end to what they'd give a try (I remember Paul working briefly for London Underground and his tales of horror treatment from customers - a much braver soul than I).

Solar eclipses, the Northern Lights, cricket, basketball, Formula 1, watching shooting stars in the hot tub and so much more - Sally certainly lived life to the full and experienced so much. She's been taken from us way too soon, and although the perfect partnership has been cruelly broken, I know that Paul's strength of character along with Sally's guiding light, will help him get through.

No more migraines and pain, rest in peace Sally