Health10/19/2025The Guardian

Sue Barker obituary

Sue Barker obituary

Sue Barker, a lifelong social worker, has passed away at the age of 79 due to pancreatic cancer. Barker dedicated over five decades of her career to protecting and improving the lives of vulnerable children in England and Wales, bringing her unwavering integrity to some of the most challenging cases. Born in the village of Royston, Yorkshire, Barker was the youngest of three children, with her father working as a coal miner and her mother previously in domestic service. Barker's remarkable career in social work has left a lasting impact on the lives of the individuals and communities she served.

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