Cheryl Ridge

1972 - 2019 | Sheffield

Cheryl was an avid cyclist, sailor and skier with a passion for building her community and the people around her. She was a truly inspirational lady who made a great difference, in all aspects of her life. She laughed, she screamed and she was loved …

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Cheryl was an avid cyclist, sailor and skier with a passion for building her community and the people around her. She was a truly inspirational lady who made a great difference, in all aspects of her life. She laughed, she screamed and she was loved by all. Cheryl's ability to make friends has always taken her to great places. She worked for Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity as a fundraiser where she accomplished many projects including: Walking the great wall of china with Michael Vaughan and the sponsored snowflakes on the side of the children's hospital. Cheryl spent many weekends exploring with her family and friends. Growing up in Gorton, she discovered her passion for sailing at Debdale Outdoor Centre; where her eldest son now teaches watersports. Cheryl's love for sailing led to finding her loving husband Angus aboard a yacht in Largs (Scotland), where she was an experienced skipper and at that time Angus just a novice sailor. Places that were close to Cheryl's heart were Sailing at Bala Lake and Mountain Biking at 7 stanes, where her family and many friends visit each year. In November Cheryl made her last visit to Elterwater despite being so unwell to celebrate her friends 60th birthday. Cheryl and family were extremely grateful for the care they received in their home and at the in-patient centre, where she sadly passed away. Cheryl would appreciate if you would make a donation to St Luke's, so they can continue to offer the most amazing care to patients and families.

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Cheryl Ridge



Donations

Current total raised

£5655.20

GiftAid £982.71

£5.00

+ £1.25 GiftAid

Fran Carnall

20/06/2024

Lottery winnings

£20.00

+ £5.00 GiftAid

Alison Millbourn

04/03/2023

What a lovely thing to do for your birthday Fran! Happy Birthday! Much love, Alison & Mark.

Anonymous

04/03/2023

Thinking of my beautiful friend as always as we celebrate Fran’s 50th birthday. Lots of wonderful memories all shared together xx

Justin Fores

04/03/2023

Frans 50th

£21.60

+ £5.40 GiftAid

Jane Ulley

29/01/2023

Ref: Fran 50 th

Matthew Harris

10/02/2022

I met Cheryl in the US in 1993 and have such vivid memories of working in the coffee shop and then travelling across America together. Although we somehow lost touch, the tributes I read reflect so clearly the funny, caring, energetic, Cheryl I knew all those years ago. I am sad today, but I will look back and know how lucky I was to know, even briefly, Cheryl. My thoughts are with her family and friends. xxx

Anonymous

09/01/2022

£21.60

+ £5.40 GiftAid

Sarah Jones

27/12/2021

In recognition for Cheryl’s dedicated support for the senior colts

£21.60

+ £5.40 GiftAid

Mike Heanue

18/12/2021

Thinking of you. Love Helen Joe Esme Mike

£54.60

+ £13.65 GiftAid

Robert Moore

18/12/2021

£20.00

+ £5.00 GiftAid

Neil Tulip

16/12/2021

£21.60

+ £5.40 GiftAid

Austin Gilman

16/12/2021

£400.00

+ £100.00 GiftAid

Sheila Tose

13/05/2021

Thanks to Angus’s generosity, I now have your lovely bike so that Alice can have mine. I wish you were still here to ride it but I’ll take your memory with me everywhere I go, we’ll have some new adventures and I’ll try not to crash xx

£54.60

Anonymous

01/04/2021

Happy Birthday Cheryl With all our love Kerry, Oliver, Matty and Sally

Cheryl Lavin

06/01/2021

Cheryl and I worked together in the Rivington Day Hospital, Adult Mental Health, Occupational Therapy Dept, Bolton General Hospital. We were both Technical Instructors - She was in the Art/Pottery studio and I was in the O.T. Assessment kitchen. It was lovely working with Cheryl and I will always have very fond memories of her. Thank you Cheryl! Love to Angus, Joe and Will x

Anonymous

14/12/2020

£30.00

+ £7.50 GiftAid

Anonymous

13/12/2020

Tracy and Mark xx

£13.00

+ £3.25 GiftAid

Nat Loftus

04/12/2020

£90.00

+ £22.50 GiftAid

Anonymous

27/03/2020

From all the ladies at the Abbey Hey Lane Community Centre in memory of Cheryl

David & Jean Fyfe

18/03/2020

Angela Ridge

01/02/2020

Thank you to St Luke’s for being there when the Angus, the boys and all the rest of the family needed you. You were all amazing.

Cat Powell

31/01/2020

For my wonderful friend, who was so unaware of how special she was. You are missed. All our love to Angus, Joe, Will and the whole family. Cat, Chris and Elliot xx

£20.00

+ £5.00 GiftAid

Anonymous

29/01/2020

Love from Julie and Lenny x

£22.00

+ £5.50 GiftAid

Jean Platt

29/01/2020

Love from Jean and Les x

Charlotte Jenkinson

24/01/2020

We miss you so very much, our wonderful friend. Thank you to the people of St Luke’s for always being so welcoming & sending all our love to your family xxx

Anonymous

24/01/2020

I was so sad to hear the news of Cheryl’s passing. I worked with her at Sheffield Hospitals Charity a few years ago. She was such a kind, generous, sporty lady. My thoughts are with her family at this sad time x

£5.00

Anonymous

23/01/2020

From Dave and Sue’s badminton buddies - a little gift of support for the hospice fund from Liz and Tony

£100.00

Sharon Buchsbaum

23/01/2020

£100.00

Gripple Charities Team

22/01/2020

We were all so shocked and saddened that such a lovely lady is no longer with us. Our Charities Team loved the relationship we had with Cheryl .... she was so inspiring and motivating and an absolute pleasure to work with.

£100.00

+ £25.00 GiftAid

Dawn Neville

21/01/2020

Crying again because I miss Cheryl, but feeling so happy to have travelled together in life. St Lukes provided such supportive care and strength to all Cheryls family, thank you St Lukes. Much love to Angus, Joe and Will from Dawn, Madeleine and Henry xxx

Anonymous

21/01/2020

In loving memory of a very dear friend who brought sunshine and fun to wherever she was and whatever she was doing. Love from Angela Jono Olivia and Emma xxxx

£200.00

+ £50.00 GiftAid

Chay Froggatt

18/01/2020

Cheryl brought people together, enabling friendships and relationships to develop. She was a loving, caring sister, sister in law and Auntie who was able to tactfully organize others so that each person had a good time. Through Cheryl, Allison and I met each other and we will always carry memories of shared weekends spent in activity, games and conversation. Chay, Allison, Ruby and Mathilda

Anonymous

18/01/2020

Still can’t quite believe you are no longer with us. I will never be able to top the beautiful words that were said about you at your funeral. I will miss you and will always remember your gentle, loving yet mischievous nature. Rest in peace my gorgeous cousin ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

£21.60

Lucy McKane

17/01/2020

I worked with Cheryl at the Children’s Hospital and she was one of the cheeriest loveliest people I’ve worked with.

£1524.37

Kind donations from Family and Friends at the Funeral

17/01/2020

£100.00

+ £25.00 GiftAid

Anonymous

16/01/2020

In loving memory of Cheryl. All our love to Angus, Joe and Will. Robert and Amanda

£40.00

+ £10.00 GiftAid

Anonymous

15/01/2020

I am so lucky to have had Cheryl as my friend ... a smiley, happy, positive person with a huge zest for life ...I will miss her but never forget her ❤️ Vanessa, Jon, Jake, Lily, Ben & Zach x

£30.00

+ £7.50 GiftAid

Anonymous

15/01/2020

£21.60

+ £5.40 GiftAid

Anonymous

15/01/2020

Such a beautiful person, who has left her family too soon. All our thoughts and prayers. Jill, Hannah and Emma xx

£30.00

+ £7.50 GiftAid

Pat Perciuch

15/01/2020

In appreciation of an amazing person - one of the very best.

£20.00

+ £5.00 GiftAid

Fran Carnall

15/01/2020

£75.00

+ £18.75 GiftAid

James Steer

14/01/2020

In memory of a very special friend. James & Kate Steer

£54.60

+ £13.65 GiftAid

Anonymous

14/01/2020

What a poignant yet special day. A fitting memorial for Cheryl. Lots of love Angus, Will and Joe and thank you to St. Luke's for making the incredibly tough times that little bit more manageable. James, Polly, Maxwell & Olivia xx

£54.60

+ £13.65 GiftAid

Ian Buchan

14/01/2020

In memory of wonderful Cheryl, and all our love to Angus, Joe and Will. Love Ian, Anna & Emily

£50.00

+ £12.50 GiftAid

Anonymous

14/01/2020

Remembering Cheryl and with thanks for the wonderful care and support Cheryl and her family received from St Lukes. xx

£30.00

+ £7.50 GiftAid

Elsa Yau

13/01/2020

In memory of a kind and beautiful lady. Am privileged to have shared an amazing experience with Cheryl in China.

Anonymous

13/01/2020

In memory of Cheryl's infectious smile.

£100.00

+ £25.00 GiftAid

Susan Moss

13/01/2020

All our love xxx

£54.60

+ £13.65 GiftAid

Sarah Flann

13/01/2020

To a beautiful person inside and out

£110.00

+ £27.50 GiftAid

Kate Morris

13/01/2020

An absolute privilege to have known her. Cheryl will live on in all of us. Love to all the family. Kate, Mark, Ben and Libbie XXX

£100.00

+ £25.00 GiftAid

Josie Martin

13/01/2020

£40.00

+ £10.00 GiftAid

Andy Babington

13/01/2020

A sad loss, I will remember Cheryl for her friendship and warm smile.

£50.00

+ £12.50 GiftAid

Elaine Burgess

13/01/2020

£50.00

+ £12.50 GiftAid

Sean and Janet Jesson

13/01/2020

Cheryl was a member of Manchester Canoe Club for years. We have great memories of canoe polo competitions with Cheryl, particularly the Ieper tournament.

£54.60

+ £13.65 GiftAid

Rebecca Stopford

12/01/2020

Joe, this tribute sums up Cheryl... and how we will always remember her. An amazing, sunny person. With love to Angus, Joe and William and the wider family. Becky, Paul, Tom and Joanna Stopford.

£150.00

+ £37.50 GiftAid

Mary Mc Ternan

12/01/2020

In memory of the deep appreciation and care given by St Luke's to Cheryl and all her family. Rest in Peace dear Cheryl. All our love from Mary, Maria and Boz xxx

Pete Hodgson

12/01/2020

Cheryl truly was a wonderful person, inclusive and welcoming, enriching the lives of so many people. Her warmth and her smile will be missed, but always remembered. Some fabulous times in her company, so much to be grateful for.

£25.00

+ £6.25 GiftAid

Amanda Grange

12/01/2020

Cheryl you were a loving, thoughtful lady who will be deeply missed but always in our thoughts. Enjoy sailing in to your sunset xxx

£54.60

+ £13.65 GiftAid

Trudy Scanlon

11/01/2020

A very special lady who I dearly wished I had met earlier. We shall remember her welcome, warmth, helpfulness and friendliness. Trudy, Andrew and Will. xxxxx

£54.60

+ £13.65 GiftAid

Anonymous

11/01/2020

Cheryl you always had a kind word and a friendly smile for all. Your positivity and passion shone through no matter how you were feeling or the pain you were in. You’ll be missed but never forgotten. Fi and Tom

£54.60

rupert ward

10/01/2020

a really truly lovely person All of us in New Zealand are thinking of her wonderful family Rupert Fionna Theresa, Clemmie, Molly, Hettie and Ceci

£100.00

+ £25.00 GiftAid

Anonymous

10/01/2020

In memory of a lovely lady

£40.00

+ £10.00 GiftAid

Derek Bruce

09/01/2020

A dear friend for over 30 years. A brilliant sailor, a person everybody liked. Gave so much to all who worked with her. Respected, Dignified and cool! 

£21.60

+ £5.40 GiftAid

Rebecca Mills

08/01/2020

I have great memories of mountain bike rides with Cheryl, all be it some years ago. My thoughts are with her family xx

£13.00

+ £3.25 GiftAid

Nancy Horton

08/01/2020

I encountered Cheryl's generosity before I had even met her! That bike loan then became meeting a new friend, and how fortunate I am to have spent fun times with such a lovely person.

£30.00

+ £7.50 GiftAid

Jonathan Spencer

08/01/2020

Incredibly sad news but celebrating an amazing person who has made so much of life in such a positive way. A privilege to grow up with Cheryl and share some amazing outdoor adventures. Thoughts with family, Love from Jonny, George, Robyn and Sanyia xx

£20.00

+ £5.00 GiftAid

Anonymous

07/01/2020

£20.00

+ £5.00 GiftAid

Emma Highfield

07/01/2020

With fondest memories from when our boys were so tiny and your gorgeous smile. With lots of love and grace to wonderful St Luke’s who make life easier at such difficult times xx

£21.60

+ £5.40 GiftAid

Margo Duncan

07/01/2020

What special person she was. X

£50.00

+ £12.50 GiftAid

Anonymous

06/01/2020

Anyone who met Cheryl would know that they had been lucky to meet and know a very special lady. She was a truly beautiful person both inside and out. A great loss to all but especially to Angus, Joe and Will. Much love from the Hattons x

£250.00

+ £62.50 GiftAid

Angus Ridge

02/01/2020

This was donated by Joe and Will instead of Christmas presents, Cheryl would have been so proud, ❤️❤️❤️

£20.00

+ £5.00 GiftAid

Anonymous

01/01/2020

In memory of a lovely lady who brought lots of kindness to this world.

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