Alex Timpson | |
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Born |
Alexandra Winkfield Dodd 25 April 1946 |
Died | 5 January 2016 (aged 69) |
Citizenship | British |
Spouse(s) | John Timpson |
Children | Edward Timpson + 4 |
Alex Timpson MBE (25 April 1946 – 5 January 2016) was a British campaigner for children's rights.
She was born Alexandra Winkfield Dodd on 25 April 1946, and grew up in Lymm, Cheshire.
Together with her husband John Timpson, she had three children, adopted two more, and fostered at least ninety other children.
In the 2006 New Year Honours, she was awarded an MBE as "Foster Carer, Cheshire County Council", "For services to Children and Families".