On Saturday, 10 December, Frenchgate Shopping Centre unveiled a memorial plaque to pay tribute to Jeannette Fish MBE, a well-loved member of the Doncaster community and cofounder of Doncaster Cancer Detection Trust (DCDT).

The unveiling ceremony was attended by many leading Doncaster figures and people Jeannette worked alongside, including Doncaster Mayor Ros Jones CBE, Ed Miliband MP and Dame Rosie Winterton.

Bobbie Roberts MBE, said:

“Jeanette had an invincible spirit and was a true ambassador for Doncaster. She was as passionate about the town as she was about her charity work.

Thanks to Jeanette co-founding DCDT in 1972, the organisation has supported thousands of people to find cancer early and ultimately save lives.

Although she held her honours with great pride, she remained modest and humble, insisting the trust’s incredible achievements were down to a team of volunteers.

Jeannette was a remarkable woman, a force of nature and an inspiration to the community. Doncaster is a better place because of her dedication and passion.”

Karen Staniforth, General Manager at Frenchgate, said:

“We’re delighted to unveil a special memorial plaque in memory of Jeannette Fish MBE. Jeannette was an important member of our community who helped raise millions of pounds over the years for the charities that mean the most to the people of Doncaster.

Jeanette was a huge inspiration and support to many people, and our memorial plaque is a small gesture to help continue her legacy in Doncaster.”

Jeanette’s memorial plaque can be found under the main stairway in the shopping centre, opposite Boots.