It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jean MacRae (formerly Whitley) on 25 May 2025.
Jean worked in LSE’s Department of Sociology, providing valued support to the department’s administration in the 1980s and 1990s. With strong focus and direction, she went on to study for her PhD under Professor Antony D Smith later in the 1990s.
Suzi Hall, current Head of Department said:
“Jean worked in the Department of Sociology, providing valued support to our department administration in the 1980s and 1990s. With strong focus and direction, she went on to study for her PhD. We send our warmth and condolences to Jean’s family.”
Jean’s daughter shared that “…LSE was a very important chapter in Jean’s life and shaped much of her career and legacy.”
Donations can be made in her name to Diabetes UK.
The funeral takes place on Monday 16 June (12:30pm) at St John’s Lindow, Knutsford Road Wilmslow SK9 6EL.
For further details email MacRaeRidyard@gmail.com.