It is with great sadness that I report that our former President, Janett Scott, has died. Janett was a dominant figure in the Beaumont Society for many years and did a huge amount to support to support trans people, and endured a great deal of abuse as a result. We will post more information in due course. Our condolences go to her family and friends.
For those who would like to know more about Janett, here is a link to something she wrote in 2002 (updated in 2006). http://www.gender.org.uk/conf/2002/scott22.htm
Trans people today owe so much to people like Janett. I look forward to reading more about her life.
Just googled Janett Scott trans. There are several articles.
I’m very sorry to hear this, she did so much, my condolences too.
I was so saddened to hear this news I first met Janett in 1986, and we became good friends, Before and after she became president she proved to be a great ambassador for trans-people.
I for one will miss her wonderful personality.
Kay West
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Janett was the best woman to me and Irene‘s wedding, And a bloody good one at that x
Sadly, I never met Janet, but I’ve heard an awful lot about her. I somehow managed to watch a documentary with her in recently. I have recently met many people who knew her and absolutely every person has told me how kind she was in every way. I do know that she did so much to help the trans community over the years. Very sad news.
I got to know Janett when she started the weekend breaks in Harrogate, fifteen years ago, and more so when I became an RO. She was a person of major importance to the trans community – her contribution cannot be over-emphasised. One of the UK pioneers who paved the way for the much greater social acceptance of the modern era. She was fearless. I’ll miss her, as we all will.
Sad to hear. Thoughts are with her family and friends.
So sad Jane to read this …a true woman beyond her time x
I’m so sorry to read this.
Janett was a regular visitor to the Flamstead Group meetings. She always had words of kindness and encouragement. We are so lucky to have had a person with such courage and determination representing transgender people in our midst.
She will be sadly missed.
Condolences to her family.
Lesley.
Janett’s Rotherham weekends were legendary; somehow, one felt safe with her at the helm. Janett was outspoken and would not stand any truck from those who breached her behaviour guidelines; she was very aware how fragile the Trans community’s presence was/is in the eyes of the public.
Janett, once met never forgotten. Sadly lost touch during recent years, but I have many fond memories of open house at Chez Janett and dinner in the loft. Exec Committee meetings underpinned your drive and determination to support the membership and get the Society online back in the olden days.
RIP and love and respect to Tammy, family and friends.
So sad to hear this news, she was an inspirational woman.
Condolences to all her family and friends.
R.I.P. Janett
I met Janett at the Harrogate weekends and also spent many hours with when I became ro for Essex at the exec committee meeting, sadly missed once met never forgotten xxx
I have just learnt about the death of Janett, very sad news. I will miss her. She was always very helpful to me.
Does anyone know how Tammy is coping?
Just seen this message. I’m really sorry to hear of Janett’s passing.
Lynne xxx
I’ve just seen the note about Janett’s death. So sad, she was such a wonderful person as well as a pioneering figure.
My deepest sympathy to Tammy and family.
Sally
met Janett at Rotherham in 1995 and seen and talked at many venues since. Read her FB page and messaged occasionally. Shame she died during Covid so that the funeral was very quiet. Always ready to help. RIP condolences to Tammy.