Sad passing of a loyal blue Eccles Blue

Ric said:
I first met Sheila at Kiev away in 2011, when Bill introduced me to her before the game. It's hard to digest that both are no longer with us. I was immediately taken with her infectious personality, and was full of admiration for the way she would travel home and away, both domestically and abroad, to follow her beloved Blues. Felt like it was a very brave thing to do given her age, as she would often travel alone (although with no shortage of friends, given her bubbly nature). Her dedication to the club was pretty extraordinary, really.

Sheila and I would regularly exchange PMs, and she would always enquire about how my family were doing (particularly my Dad after being diagnosed with dementia), despite her own failing health. She'd never met my kids, but would always remember their names and ask after them which was typical of the woman. She was a kind, generous, sweet natured lady.

I knew that she had been unwell recently, but that didn't seem to dampen her spirits on here where she was a constant source of optimism and good humour. Many women of her generation might baulk at some of the colourful language used on here, or the topics discussed, but nothing seemed to faze or upset her. She'd seen it all and heard it all before, and was always up for a laugh. Her love for John Stones, in particular, was a constant source of amusement.

We've lost a good one today, but she will always be in our hearts.

Sheila take a bow.
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That’s a lovely tribute Ric,
Likewise I had the pleasure of meeting Sheila at a few away days.
She really was one of those rare people who made a lasting impression on everyone she spoke to, whether they’d known her for years or only exchanged a few messages with her on here.
Her dedication to following the Blues home and away was incredible and genuinely inspiring, and like you say, she always seemed far more interested in how everyone else was doing than talking about herself, even when she wasn’t well. That kindness and warmth never went unnoticed.
It says a lot about her that she remembered people’s families, checked in on them, and still kept her sense of humour through everything.
The forum won’t feel the same without her positivity and presence.

Rest in peace Eccles x
 
This is really sad. Her posts always made me smile and laugh. She sent me some lovely messages when my Dad died that I will always be grateful for.
Rest in peace Sheila xxx
 
Does anyone know anyone through the Eccles branch who might know any of Sheila’s seven younger Brothers?

All seven of them are reds so it’s unlikely they’d see this thread on this site. But I think they’d really appreciate it if they did see how well thought of she was on here.
 
Oh wow, this is such sad news. EB was a much-loved beacon of optimism and fun on here. Such a warm character and even though I never met her in person, I felt like I knew her well from our interactions on here.

She really was one of a kind, she clearly had her opinions and principles but she’d always try to understand people and never argue with them.

Her pre-match message was the best thing about the Match Thread and she always made sure John Stones had at least one vote in the Man of the Match threads.

A true Bluemoon legend

RIP
 
Ric said:
I first met Sheila at Kiev away in 2011, when Bill introduced me to her before the game. It's hard to digest that both are no longer with us. I was immediately taken with her infectious personality, and was full of admiration for the way she would travel home and away, both domestically and abroad, to follow her beloved Blues. Felt like it was a very brave thing to do given her age, as she would often travel alone (although with no shortage of friends, given her bubbly nature). Her dedication to the club was pretty extraordinary, really.

Sheila and I would regularly exchange PMs, and she would always enquire about how my family were doing (particularly my Dad after being diagnosed with dementia), despite her own failing health. She'd never met my kids, but would always remember their names and ask after them which was typical of the woman. She was a kind, generous, sweet natured lady.

I knew that she had been unwell recently, but that didn't seem to dampen her spirits on here where she was a constant source of optimism and good humour. Many women of her generation might baulk at some of the colourful language used on here, or the topics discussed, but nothing seemed to faze or upset her. She'd seen it all and heard it all before, and was always up for a laugh. Her love for John Stones, in particular, was a constant source of amusement.

We've lost a good one today, but she will always be in our hearts.

Sheila take a bow.
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Brilliant.
 
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