Jim McGown - Club President:
Lidia fought a battle with cancer for a long time. However, given her indomitable spirits she carried on playing her beloved tennis until the end. Lidia was known by many members of the club as a friendly, helpful, and cheerful character and she will be sorely missed.

Norman Hoare:
So sad but now her brave and long battle is over. 
 
Tim Sutton:
So sad to hear - she was such a spirited character.
 
George Wright:
Thank you letting us know. Very sad. Lidia was one of the most welcoming 'mix-inners' when I first joined. Will be much missed.
 
Gaby Thornton:
Such sad news. She will be missed.
 
Nick Murray:
Very sorry to hear about Lidia, such a determined fighter and tennis player.
 
Ken Michie:
So sorry to hear. Such a big character of the club who loved her tennis.
 
Susan Beasley:
Oh no, that is sad news! She was so kind and encouraging to me as a new player. She was such a character too. Sweet dreams Lidia xx
 
Cath Shepard:
Sad news. Lidia was one of the first people I met when joining the club too and was very welcoming and encouraging. She dealt with her illness with such determination. I will forever shout 'sugar lumps' in her honour when I fluff a shot. Thanks for letting us know Andree x
 
David Pankhurst:
That is sad news indeed. RIP Lidia
 
Ian Sheridan:
That's really sad to hear. She was such a lovely person and so welcoming to anyone at the club. She will be missed x
 
Mark Way:
Very sad news - she will be missed.
 
Tony Wills:
Always very welcoming to new members, Lidia was great supporter and embodiment of social tennis encouraging members to mix in. She was a character who will be missed. RIP Lidia.
 
Bob Tattar:
So sorry to hear this news. She will be missed.
 
Sandy Bridgman:
Oh dear - but she certainly gave life her best shot!
 
Cheryl Clements:
I am so sad to hear Lidia passed away on Monday. She was so incredibly kind and welcoming to me when I joined Elliswick. Lidia was such a colourful character and absolutely lived life to the full. She will be hugely missed.
 
Janet Smith:
Such sad news. Lidia was so brave and the most incredible fighter right up to the end. She will be greatly missed at the club. Lidia was an inspiration to us all.
 
Marloes:
She was one of a kind.
 
Sylvie Templeman:
She was so spirited and a true fighter xx
 
Gill Parkes:
That is so sad. What fighter she was, playing good tennis till the end.
 
Alex Burnett:
That is so sad.
 
Terry Alleyne:
RIP Lidia, such sad news.
 
Tessa Fahrenheim:
What a battle she fought. Very sad but now she is at peace.
 
Andy Mottram:
That's very sad to hear. Thank you for letting us know Andree.
 
Veronica Dodd:
Oh, that's such sad news. I'm so pleased she lived to see her Granddaughter who she was so proud of. RIP one of a kind. X
 
David:
So sorry to hear. No idea she was so bad.
 
Barry Shackloth:
So sorry. One of a kind who kept fighting. Glad to have known you Lidia. RIP
 
Zoe Pulver:
So sorry to hear this, bumped into her in town not long ago. Bless her soul, RIP.
 
Heather Nye:
Feeling very sad to hear the news.
 
Sue Bartrop:
Oh no, so sorry to hear.
 
Sue Courtman:
That's very upsetting.
 
Angela Perry:
Oh my goodness. What long and brave struggle she had. Thanks for letting us know.
 
Cath Cash:
That's very sad. I thought it was getting close. Thank you for letting us know.
 
Josephine Simpson:
Very sad news. She was such a character. Thanks for letting us know, Andree xx
 
Hillary Harrison:
Very sorry to hear the news. She certainly didn't give up easily.
 
Sally Radcliffe:
She's pulled through so many times, I thought she was immortal! I was really shocked when I read the message this morning. I'm sure played with her only about 3 weeks ago. So good that she was able to enjoy her first granddaughter for the last few months. She was besotted - and told me she's never expected to live to see any grandchildren.
 
Andree Haxton:
Sleep well Lidia. Rest in peace. I will miss your sweet smile. XXX