Members of the Club will be saddened to learn of the recent death of Sylvia Henderson on 5th May. She had been playing with the Club until quite recently, despite her recent poor health about which she never complained.
The following notes have been compiled by a few of the members who remember her over the years.
Sylvia was very proud of her Buckie roots and close loving family.
She left home to become a nurse, qualified as a midwife and worked in the challenging conditions where she experienced events which can only be likened to the stories we watch in Call the Midwife.
She moved back to Aberdeen where she continued nursing and midwifery before becoming a district nurse which was a career she loved.
She married Ron, whom she sadly lost during the pandemic, but was stoical in the face of her loss, especially at this time. Ron and Sylvia loved cruising and enjoyed many fantastic holidays together. He was much missed.
Sylvia coped surrounded by her many friends and her beloved Cairn Terrier, Holly who sadly passed away in January, aged 17. Sylvia lived her whole life with a doggie companion and they were all very special to her.
Sylvia in later years had battles with her health but she soldiered on, still able to live independently and to drive. She was indebted to her dearest friend Isobel McWilliam, also a long term member of the bridge club for being such a help and support to her.
As for her bridge career, Sylvia was regarded as a very good bridge player and had partners whom she played with and who went to congresses with her. She became President of Northern Arts Club for a period of time.
She will be sadly missed by all her bridge playing friends.