By, John Fisher
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ByJohn Fisher, John Fisher
Jewish Housing Association's sheltered accommodation development Queenshill Lawn has been re-dedicated in memory of local welfare chief Sheila Saunders.
From 1987-2010, Ms Saunders was chief executive of Leeds Jewish Welfare Board and Leeds Jewish Housing Association. She was known for her dynamic, no-nonsense approach.
Unveiling a plaque on Sunday, Fabian Hamilton, MP, said that "every so often in a lifetime somebody comes along and inspires you. When they are gone you miss them greatly."
Ms Saunders "threw everything into her work for welfare and housing. It was never ever about Sheila."
Her legacy was the many initiatives that had come to fruition. "The community is immensely proud of those achievements," he said. Under the leadership of Ms Saunders, Leeds Jewish welfare provision was at the forefront of social care.
She died two years ago.