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I have wonderful memories of the few times I got to spend with Auntie Sheila and her family on my 48 hour stop offs in Sydney and their visit to the UK. I always felt so welcome and truly with family. I particularly remember Sheila’s wicked sense of humour, which I think this picture captures perfectly! I am thankful to have had the opportunity to share these moments with such a wonderful lady and she will leave a big hole in the lives of all who knew and loved her.
Sheila was - amongst many other things - a talented artist. This is a painting she did in 1985. A photo doesn't do it justice - it radiates energy and expression, and remains one of my most precious possessions. When I was about 5 or 6, I remember driving myself mad that I couldn't draw trees. Aunty Sheila explained how to (in language a 6 year old could understand). I asked her for some pictures ... next time we saw her, she gave me a whole stack of simple watercolour paintings of trees - every shape and size I could imagine. I was overjoyed and it is still a delightful and vivid memory that makes me smile.
With good friend Peter 'The Fat Man' Christie and Simon Bootle
Timekeeping at many CAS swimming championship with fellow timekeeper Lachlan McGrath
Suzy Christie
Suzy Christie
I have so many happy memories of (Auntie) Sheila - encouraging me to have my ears pierced and wear dangly earrings, sharing tips for new novels to read, painting in her studio and entertaining us in her backyard. So much love x
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