Also on a sad note today, Steve Swain has asked if I’d share the details of the funeral arrangements for his mother Sheila Swain, who passed away last month following her battle with dementia.

Sheila will have been a familiar face to many in Brownhills and Pelsall, having lived in Shire Oak for many years.

My condolences, and those of the readership, go out to Steve and his family at this difficult time.

Steve Swain wrote:

Sheila Swain, familiar to many in Brownhills, sadly passed away in February. Image from Steve Swain.

Sheila Swain

Friends and acquaintances in Pelsall and Brownhills: Especially for Residents of Commonside where Mom lived since 1954.

Update on moms funeral. It is on Wednesday 7th March 2018, her cortage will leave my house, and will travel past the shop in Norton Road, at around 1pm, then via moms bungalow in Commonside Brownhills ataround 1.15.

Her funeral will be at Perry Barr crematorium at 2pm. Followed by a wake in her memory at the Oakland’s lounge, Pelsall Community Centre.

Anyone wishing to make a donation in her memory in lieu of flowers can do so by following the link to her favorite charity below.

Click on the image to donate at JustGiving. com.