In memory of Shiela, a valued teacher, colleague and friend.
Sheila Ann Anderson (24 Sep 1935 - 6 Dec 2015)
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In loving memory of Sheila Ann Anderson who sadly passed away on 6th December 2015.
Sheila and I go back quite a long way, almost 47 years probably, she rescued me when I found myself in a room full of dancers,with no idea what I was doing! From that rather brief meeting I met her again at another dance weekend, and the rest ,as they say, is history!
We have done so many wonderful things together since then that we would never have dreamed of doing or trying apart. As most people who know us realised quite quickly, Sheila became the brains behind the outfit, with me doing the heavy lifting and driving! The thing is--it worked--and very well! We danced together, made countless wedding cakes (I was taught by the master!), made quilts by the dozen, collected Teddy Bears(300 and counting) and then there was of course Saracens Rugby Club! 17 seasons ago we became season ticket holders and a whole new world opened up for us. We met so many people who became very good friends, and it gave us the opportunity to travel to so many new and exotic locations(well, France and Italy mainly!) At home and away, Sheila became known as "The Lady With the Bears" and with several like-minded friends with their own furry mascots, was a familiar figure around many Rugby grounds! Unfortunately, for all my charms, Sheila seemed to develop a crush on a new Player on a regular basis , but when one studies some of the photos of the players involved you could see that she had very good taste!
Another of our loves was to travel all over the country with our little 2berth caravan, staying in and walking over some wonderful countryside, with two of her favourite bears strapped to her rucksack(I had to rig up a special harness after one bear bailed out and was nearly lost!) Of course dancing made up a great deal of our life together, Sheila had an incredible ability to remember complex dances and led Hemel Hempstead Folk dance club for many years -- so many dances--so much energy!
Sheila managed to keep going until about a year ago, when she started to feel tired more , and was beginning to be less active, but her illness was only diagnosed in September, When she eventually decided to see a doctor(for the first time in her life!!!!). We were both very optimistic about the outcome of what was going to be routine surgery, but things became much more complex as the operation went on, and after three days of recovery, complications set in that no-one could foresee and she passed away quietly and peacefully on December 6th.
I will always miss her (firm) guiding hand, and hope that I can make something of my future life that she could be proud of. At the moment I only feel like half a person –Sheila meant so much to me –I can take comfort in the fact that she now has NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT!!
With all my love, Philip, (BIG BEAR)
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Her bears were known to enjoy a good feast, faithfully following in their mistress' footsteps. Here they were spotted on Sheila's 40th wedding anniversary
is attending the reception
is attending the funeral
is attending the funeral
is attending the funeral and the reception
is attending the funeral and the reception
is attending the funeral and the reception
is attending the funeral and the reception
is attending the funeral and the reception
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all polished off ....
Her bears were known to enjoy a good feast, faithfully following in their mistress' footsteps. Here they were spotted on Sheila's 40th wedding anniversary
![Dancing in the Assembly Rooms Bath. 1999.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/wYR2iR-ZxE847SqRmkHe0JPIKCg=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1452709595_4168.jpg)
Dancing in the Assembly Rooms Bath. 1999.
![After a boozy dinner in Hemel Hempstead 1990.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/k2XG3ORt6R1FnkcoxuOaWD80z5s=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1452421964_4327.jpg)
After a boozy dinner in Hemel Hempstead 1990.
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Camping bear 1989
![Happy Days In Brittany](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/kwk4EGLih_1JinAJJNveEE18Pkc=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1452252662_6441.jpg)
Happy Days In Brittany
Sheila with the two new boys in her life. August 2015
![A deserved presentation day](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/65o6XvHdQynJlSZxRvqtNe-g5_Q=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1451681057_679.jpg)
A deserved presentation day
![Sheila relaxing on a walk in the park.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/jermw2d0c__nVCiUiQdZwsfHY0k=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1451681129_4976.jpg)
Sheila relaxing on a walk in the park.
![At least Kyran has his clothes on this photo!](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/KLS0RegSeMG7u4KDdvMInL9aSL4=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1451652528_6549.jpeg)
At least Kyran has his clothes on this photo!
![At least Kyran had his clothes on in this picture!!](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/0Zl6fzTPlDyv_GYoosooNnpmhzE=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1451648057_4636.jpeg)
At least Kyran had his clothes on in this picture!!
Cyprus March 2007 was also hot at sea level, picture was taken when viewing the Paphos mosaics.
Cyprus March 2007 it was snowy on Mount Olympus the bears came too
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