(Continued from page 8) friends. I am, like others, missing her lots. May Sheila rest in peace.
Hilary Smee Remembering “Our Sheila” Sometimes referred to as "the Quiet one!" to distinguish her from our other Sheilas. I usually referred to her as "trouble" and always said "Be good!" Her quick reply was always, "It’s no fun being good!" I remember two memorable holidays with Sheila. The first one in 2001 with a group of eight ladies from church including a visit to Monet's Gardens. Sheila loved the gardens and also enjoyed driving a Golf Buggy round the gardens at Vaux Le Vicomte chateau!
When Joanne and I were picked up at Reading station, imagine our surprise when we found that John and Sheila Ward were also on the trip! We had a great holiday and although John spent much of the time on the coach, he was happy for Sheila to go off and enjoy herself. For a long time afterwards John continued to thank me profusely for the kindness I had shown to him and for me opening the door for him! Sheila was a one off and will be greatly missed, but the stories and the memories will live on.
Sheila Firth
The other holiday was with the THA (Tilehurst Horticultural Association) in 2003 to Paris, Courson and another visit to Monet's gardens.
My special memories of Sheila (Snowy) are when helping at her Brownie pack, one of her major interests, where she passed on her extensive knowledge of nature and the countryside in such an easy manner. We, also, had many outings to Moor Copse. Pack holidays were fun and often chaotic where, at times, she reverted back to childhood - grass sledging being one of them! Very competitive! A lot of chocolate consumed as well. Mars bars kept her going, she said! (Continued on page 10)
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