Sheilagh Chadwick
Sheilagh Chadwick
In memory of:
BORN
26/08/1946
SUNSET
30/08/2024
FUNERAL VENUE
Highlands Presbyterian Church
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SHEILAGH
Well, what an amazing “sunny” sort of person Sheilagh was. Robin and I didn’t get to know her well sadly but the little glimpses we had of here were precious. I remember she and I getting our faces buried in cornflour, searching for smarties with hands behind our backs at Kim’s kitchen tea and just screeching with laughter at each other’s white faces, ha, lovely memories. It struck me at the time she would be a fun mother-in-law!
Kim gave me some curtains and furnishings Sheilagh had made and they gave me an insight into her amazing talent and skill at sewing, interior decorating and at home making – and an astute business-woman, in fact at anything she turned her attention to.
Her quiet brave fight against cancer was amazing – we never heard any sense of “woe is me”, she just donned a beautiful head-dress and on she went, not allowing any of her own troubles to weigh on other people, how lovely.
Well, it was a privilege to know her, even a bit. We send love to you all; Praise The Lord for such a Mother, Wife and Grannie.
Love Robin and Barbara Marshall
Oh wow, we haven’t even begun to think about all the wonderful gardens she planted – with that same flair, diligence and attention to detail – so beautiful!
Dearest Kim and family, I only met your mom once or twice but in those few encounters was struck by her positivity and happy nature. I think often a mother is reflected in her children and Kim, we see reflections of your dearly loved mom. You are kind, happy, generous, real, always up for an adventure and such a wonderful mom. I know you loved your mum dearly and looked forward to spending time with her and your family at the farm. I pray that in amongst the sadness of this time you cam all enjoy reminiscing about the very happy memories you ve enjoyed together. I know your mom will always be so very proud of you and your beautiful family. With lots of love Nicky Mazoue
We remember Sheilagh from being neighbours on the banana farms in Munster, South Africa. She always cooked up delicious meals when we visited and was warm and hospitable. We could see how much she dearly loved her family.
Sheilagh transformed the house and garden so beautifully while they were there.
May God pour out His peace and comfort on all the family at this time.
Love all the Martens and Lacocks
Love you dear family. Charles, Cath, Granny and Grandpa are watching from Appleton Roebuck.
Sending you all so much love
xxxx
My heartfelt condolences to you all. So many great memories from the homes Sheilagh created and the chaos we created in them! The meals we were always welcome at, planned or not. Hours of swimming at Tsoka road and playing donkey around the ping pong table, Christmas lunches and the new year’s parties. And indeed, those chocolate cakes! Thinking of you and the gap that will forever be felt but dearly remembered. Lots of love to you Dave, Kim, Graham and Brad!
Thank you for inviting me to Sheilagh’s Memorial Service … so many precious memories I and my family have of your dear Mum and Wife, as well as Grandmother … what a beautiful Legacy she nurtured in you, her family.
We will always remember her kindness and amazing sense of humour. She was always real and rose to every occasion, whatever it was. Always fun and considerate of others. She will be missed, but she is always around you, tho’ our physical sense might not be aware, her spirit lives on in you all, and will show up in precious moments, hints when unexpected and feelings of love and joy seemingly arising from nowhere. She is always with you. Much love and big huggles to you all. 🙂 XXXX Come and visit me when you can. You’ll always be welcome, like family X
Dear Chadwick family
We are sending you all our love today. We remember Sheilagh so fondly from your South Coast (South Africa) days when you lived on the banana farm. Sheilagh cooked up delicious meals when we visited and was always warm and hospitable. She loved her family!
May God bring you his peace and comfort at this time.
Love Roland and Lindy
Hi Kim so sorry to hear about your Mom. Sending you all lots of love at this difficult time. So glad you are all together. I have a wonderful memory of your mom and Al three of you. She had a chocolate bar and Brad insisted she used the ruler to cut it up equally. Your mom was laughing but did what was requested. Must have been in Lilongwe. My folks also send their love and condolences to you all.
Katy Hayes
Kim, Please accept my sincere condolences. On the passing of your mom. Wishing you peace and comfort during this challenging time. Thinking of you, Graeme and Brad and your families and sending lots of love. Love Vanessa
To Uncle Dave, Graham, Kim and Brad.
Losing a life partner and a mum is not easy, and we are so sorry for your loss.
Unfortunately, we are unable to get up to Zim to be with you, but I would like to share my
some of my memories of Aunty Sheila.
I do believe that Sheila is with God and that she is smiling down on you and is so
extremely proud of you all.
From the days that the Chadwick’s were at school in PMB at Cordwalles and Wickem to
the Michaelhouse days aunty Sheila and Uncle Dave would always be a phone call away
with gentle words to guide and console you.
Shelia was a very gentle softly spoken aunt. I think that the Chadwick kids got away
rather lightly with punishments compared to us cousins from Colenso when we stepped
out of line. Shelia would not raise her voice to you guys but a simple change in the tone
of voice was good enough to pull you Malawians into line. Except for Brad. Brad always
had something to say.
I do remember my mum speaking very fondly of Sheila. They would reminisce on
occasions about their school days at the convent in Mutare to the days of raising
children of their own. Watching school sports and just being involved in everything that
us kids did or didn’t do. We were so blessed with these special woman or mothers in
our lives.
She always saw the good in people and had open doors for family and friends. We were
fortunate enough to spend time together in Malawi as well as the Natal South coast
when the Chadwick’s decided on farming at Munster. Good times. Lots of family fun and
banter. I only have good memories.
It’s now time to grieve as well as celebrate your mum’s life. She was and always will be a
kind and generous soul and all three of you siblings have inherited her gentle kind and
generous nature which is something to cherish.
To the entire Chadwick Clan, I will mourn and miss Aunty Sheila. I will bow my head in
prayer and pray that you and your families cope with this loss.
We love and miss you all.
Lots of Love
Allan and Robyn.
Hi there Darling Kimmie, I heard from Glenn late last night and wanted to msg you early today, Saturday morning NZ.
Enfolding you in a very big cuddle. You guys are a very big part of our Malawi Family and played an important part in our life there. I hear snippets of news every now and again but it seems you both are back in CT, is that right?
Tammy is back there with Matt her son since November last year. Lives in Claremont.
Looking forward to catching up on your lives. Please give your Dad my love and sincerest condolences. He’ll miss your dear Mum
They had a very special marriage, both with such an amazing sense of humour. Biggest hugs and love to all of you. XXX❤️❤️❤️🤗🌈
From Fay
Hi Bradley,
I have just hear of the sad news in your Mum passing away. I am very sorry for yours and your wider family’s loss with your Mum’s passing. I have many wonderful childhood memories of your Mum when we used to visit you in Mchinji or when we holidayed at the lake together. And the story of how your Mum had to threaten and then cut off the ears of your favourite bunny when you misbehaved but out of guilt would always resow the ears back on- always makes me smile. Thinking of you and the wider Chadwick family and my condolences to you all. Take care. From Wayne Davidson
Dear Graeme. We’re very sorry to hear about your Mum passing away. Although you may have been expecting it , it’s still a big shock.
We’re thinking of you and Jeannie and your Dad especially and your visiting family, and praying for the Lord’s comfort and peace for you all. Please pass our sincere condolences to everyone. Lots of love from me and Helen. Doug
Dear Kim
We watched the service yesterday.
What a legacy!!! Wow, What a lady your mom was. You can see that she lives on in the way she has shaped and touched the lives of her wondeful family. Love Karen Marshall