Cynthia Cownie obituary

My mother, Cynthia Cownie, who has died aged 85, lived a life that was endlessly thoughtful and often dedicated to caring about others. She spent most of her working life as a physiotherapist and much of her personal time looking after family members and friends.Cynthia was born in Fallowfield, Manchester, to Annie (nee Stapleton) and James Wade. James ran the Vegetarian Society’s first shop, in Rusholme, Manchester. Aged seven, Cynthia was evacuated with her brother, Peter, during the sec