This site is a tribute to Sheila Buckthorp. She is much loved and will always be remembered.

Sheila Charlotte Buckthorp passed away peacefully on March 16th, 2022 at 94 years old. Born February 13th, 1928 to William and Dorothy Clipsham of Lincoln, she attended South Park High School followed by secretarial college. She went on to work as a legal secretary and then secretary at Moorland Infants and Nursery school for many years. She was a loving wife to Bill (William) Buckthorp (1925-1991).

Sheila believed “All the world’s a stage” and was an avid performer in and supporter of local theater, as well as a talented ballroom and tap dancer. She received her LRAM in speech and drama and taught drama and elocution privately. Aside from the arts, Sheila was an ardent student of English history.

Sheila is survived by her loving family. Daughter Helen Soderberg (nee Buckthorp), three grandchildren Edward, Fiona and Henry Soderberg, and two great grandchildren Penelope “Poppy” and Quinn Mundell.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Lincoln & Lindsey Blind Society and St. Barnabas Hospice.