London Scottie Club is sad to announce the loss of its oldest member, Auntie Didi, aged 100 years.
Auntie Didi became a club-wide sensation in November 2021 when she turned 100 and allowed several London Scottie Club members into her Maida Vale home for a birthday gathering and interview.
Auntie Didi aka Helen Robertson was a life-long owner of black Scottish Terriers and she shared her passion for the breed with club members for a news video report. An extract of this report which you can read and view here was also added to our 2021 promotional video which has been on our home page since New Year’s Eve.
We learned that Auntie Didi who had an accident at home a month after we met her and required a care home, passed away on 9 June 2022. Her nephew Clive Beecham wrote to us and expressed the following:
“Sadly I have to report that Aunty Didi passed away on Thursday night. She had had her various traumas in recent months but finally left us all, quite calmly and relaxed. As she passes to another place, she will be accompanied (as requested) by one of her beloved Scotties and will feel the eternal warmth of her Scottie blanket.
“Certainly a highlight of her centenary year, was the visit and embrace of the London Scottie Club. As a family, we were all so grateful for that wonderful moment and it will live on in all of our memories.
“Thank you all.”
George Matlock, founder of London Scottie Club said:
“Auntie Didi will certainly live on in our hearts. She touched many with her no-nonsense explanation of why she love canines, especially her “Jumbos”.”
I feel very privileged to have been at Auntie Didi’s 100th birthday party in the company of Archie and Teddy, and Judy, (Teddy’s owner) She was a tremendous character and lived surrounded by countless Scottie memorabilia, a poignant reminder of her beloved Jumbos.
We visited her again after her return from hospital. Although weaker,she had lost none of her spirit and huge interest in all things Scottie.
A wonderful and passionate friend to all ‘Jumbos’ everywhere, she will be very much missed.
What a lovely lady and such a character. Scotties brought her such joy, and her joy made us joyful too.
Nicely put Fraser.
Auntie Didi was an exceptional lady, who clearly
adored all dogs, and in particular her cherished Scotties!
I would have loved to met Auntie Didi. To share some of her Jumbo stories. I bet she loved her birthday when the club visited. So sad to read of her passing.
Thoughts and prayers for her family and friends
Such a sad news. Auntie Didi seemed to be a very nice person
So sorry to read this and sad I never got to meet Auntie Didi. Condolences to her family at this sad time. Xx