Tributes paid to “popular and respected” Bellingham Councillor – South London News

By Grainne Cuffe, Native Democracy Reporter

Tributes to a “heat and pleasant” councillor who was a “true advocate for her constituents” have been paid following her loss of life. 

Lewisham Council introduced on Wednesday that Bellingham ward Cllr Sue Hordijenko had handed away.  

Cllr Hordijenko was elected in 2016 after a by-election.  She represented the Bellingham ward together with Cllr Alan Corridor and Cllr Jacq Paschoud.   

Bellingham Labour tweeted: “We’re very unhappy to say that Cllr Sue Hordijenko has died.  

“Sue was a Bellingham resident who labored exhausting for native residents with an approachable method, she was an actual grafter and he or she was an lively member of our group – we are going to miss her terribly.” 

Cllr Octavia Holland mentioned: “Such dreadful information. Sue will probably be remembered for her smile and friendliness – she was all the time heat. Ideas together with her family members.” 

Councillor Sue Hordijenko pictured with different councillors

Cllr Tauseef Anwar, speaker of the council, mentioned: “Deeply saddened by the lack of our good friend and colleague. A really beautiful one who would all the time greet you with a heat smile in all our conferences.  

“A real advocate for her constituents. My ideas and prayers are together with her household and mates.” 

Cllr Kevin Bonavia, cupboard member for  democracy, refugees and accountability, mentioned: “An awesome shock and terribly unhappy. Sue was all the time so beautiful to be round and cared deeply for her group. Relaxation in peace, Sue.” 

Cllr Brenda Dacres, cupboard member for safer communities, mentioned: “Deeply saddened by this information. Sue was so vibrant, caring and such enjoyable to be round.  

“She was completely dedicated to doing her absolute best for all in Bellingham, and all in Lewisham. I really feel blessed to have identified her. My ideas and prayers are together with her household and mates.” 

Evelyn Labour, made up of Cllr Caroline Kalu, Cllr Silvana Kelleher, Cllr Lionel Openshaw, tweeted: “Our ideas are with the household of Councillor Sue Hordijenko at this troublesome time and naturally to the great folks of Bellingham who’ve simply misplaced a unbelievable councillor.” 

Cllr Aisling Gallagher mentioned: “We’ve got misplaced a extremely great particular person and colleague. My ideas and prayers are together with her shut family and friends on this terrible time.” 

Cllr James-J Walsh mentioned: “Sue was not simply colleague, she was a good friend. She fought exhausting for Lewisham and Bellingham and what she believed in. I’ll miss her deeply, what she dropped at Lewisham Council, and her friendship. Relaxation in Energy.” 

In an announcement on February 17 Lewisham Mayor Damien Egan mentioned: “I’m deeply saddened by the loss of life of our good friend and colleague Sue Hordijenko.   

“Sue was a sort and compassionate councillor, who labored tirelessly to assist the folks she represented in Bellingham.   

“Even in case you had simply met Sue, you immediately felt such as you have been speaking to a good friend.   

“She was a preferred and revered determine on the council and will probably be deeply missed by many.   

“My ideas and prayers are with Sue’s household and mates.” 

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