Leslie Woods [Les] : Sadly Les died 8th June, 2010 in his 80th year. Les will always be remembered for
his wry sense of humour and his love for the club, he was a member along with his wife Gratzi for over
5 years.
Angus Stuart : Sadly Angus died on Friday 18th December, 2009 he will always be remembered
by many club members for his abiltity to recover in many cases against great odds and his love for
shortie. Angus and his wife Isobal were two of the original members who joined when the club was
formed in October, 1997.
Sheila Stewart 1942 - 2009
Sheila Farquhar Stewart died peacefully on 29th May, 2009 aged 67. She is survived
by her husband Bill, daughters Lesley and Gillian and their husbands Jim and Andy
and granddaughters Fiona and Caitlin. Sheila was educated locally in Dundee and
worked in the retail trade with DECS for much of her life.
Despite having suffered seven strokes and TIAs Sheila loved life always tackling her
many and varied interests with enthusiasm and a dedication second to none. The
saying “If a job is worth doing it is worth doing well” would sum up Sheila’s
attitude to everything in which she was involved.
As a member of the Whitehall Theatre Club for 18 years you would find her
working voluntarily in "front of house" on a regular basis. Her spread of interests
included Tia Chi, floral art and she was a regular churchgoer. As a dancer all
her life she was accomplished at Scottish Country, Old Time, Line and Belly
dancing and was never happier when taking to the floor.
In 1997 Sheila became a founder member of Dundee Stroke Recovery Club and
in 2002 she became the club chairwoman where her skills as a caring person shone
brightly. She treated all members equally, whether of long standing or new, and she
reaped her reward when she saw members regain their confidence after suffering
a stroke. A few months before her death Sheila was rewarded for her tireless
dedication when she was made an Honorary Vice President of the club.
Sheila will be sadly missed by her family and all who had the privilege to share her
life in any small way.
Christine Blyth
15th June, 2009
Dundee Stroke Recovery Club - Obituary