"It’s a tragic loss for the station, we're going to miss her so much" - tributes to Harborough FM presenter 'Soozie Max'

Susan Maxwell, loved on air as Soozie Max, had been a massive part of the radio station for almost a quarter of a century.

Hugely committed to both Hfm and Market Harborough, Soozie got behind the set-up as soon as it was launched in 1995.

As well as becoming well known for her work at the mic, the dedicated married mum-of-one played a lynchpin role behind the scenes.

Hfm programme controller Chris Jones has paid a powerful tribute to Soozie, famed for her great sense of humour and cheery smile.

Chris said: “It’s a tragic loss for the station.

“She first got involved as a listener back in 1995.

“She very quickly became a valued helper, helping on the phones here.”

He said Soozie became a “huge part of the station”.

“She became a director and was a member of of the management team.

“Soozie was an excellent presenter and was loved so much,” said Chris.

“Everyone here at Hfm is going to miss Soozie so much.”

Tireless Soozie co-presented a weekly Wednesday evening show and never let her sight disability stand in her way.

She was also heavily involved with the Market Harborough branch of Diabetes UK and leaves a husband and son.

The tragic blow comes just weeks after Soozie’s fellow Hfm presenter Brian Raine died suddenly in October aged 66.

Known on-air as ‘Djbraine,’ he collapsed on holiday in Portugal and could not be saved.

Brian had built up a big fanbase throughout the Harborough area after working at the station since it launched full-time in 2007.

As well as presenting a regular show, he helped to train new presenters and sat on the management team.

Brian left a wife and two daughters.