Tributes have been paid to Patsy McKie who founded the Mothers Against Violence (MAV) group in 1999 after her son was shot dead in Manchester
In a tribute to the 77 year old on the organisation’s website she is described as a “visionary leader, a true inspiration to us all.”
“Her passion and dedication built the foundation of our organisation. She will be forever remembered for her kindness, her unwavering spirit, and her commitment to excellence.Patsy’s legacy will live on through the work we do and the values she instilled in us.”
Manchester Central MP Lucy Powell wrote on X
“I’m really sorry to hear that Patsy Mckie passed away a couple of days ago. She was a leading figure in the Hulme and Moss Side community having set up Mothers Against Violence in memory of her son Dorrie. She will be remembered as a community leader who really made a difference in tackling gang violence in Manchester”
