It has been a shock to everyone to learn of the death of Sue Davies while out running last week. For a long time she was such an important part of Croft Ambrey Running Club and will be missed by all in the local running community. We have set up a memorial page on the website. Please get in touch if you would like photos or an item added to the page or place a comment on your memories of Sue. Our thoughts are with Mark and Sue’s family at this very sad time.
https://www.croftambreyrunningclub.co.uk/in-memoriam/susan-davies/
You could not help but to love Sue. Full of ethusiasm and joy she was always so much fun to spend time with.
Mark and Sue got me hooked on running perfectly complementing each other; our first torch runs, our first longer runs, our away Thursdays, our first fell run and then lockdown runs. Sue was always there looping back encouraging and then bobbing to the front again ponytail bouncing and her playful effortless way of running. Never grumpy always quick to volunteer whenever the club needed help.
It feels very unreal that we have lost our beautiful friend and team mate. We will all miss her terribly.
Our thoughts are very much with Mark and Sue’s family.
Theresa , Wayne and family
I was so sad to hear the news of Sue’s passing. My introduction to Croft was friendly sessions led by Sue and Mark. Sue was always so lovely and helpful, never making me feel bad for being so slow at the back. On torch runs I was always so grateful to see her bounding gracefully to the rear to check I was ok. Her encouragement was endless.
My last memory of Sue was of her and Mark proudly guiding a few of us Croft ladies around their beautiful arboretum. Sue with her usual enthusiasm and bounce pointing out trees and shrubs that they had cultivated and lovingly grown. After we shared chocolate cake and tea and laughed and talked. Wonderful memories I shall cherish forever.
Our thoughts are with Mark and with both families at such a sad time.
Clare, Roland, Bronny and Thea (the Preeces)
I first met Sue and Mark when I joined the CARC beginners group in 2019. Sue was always so cheerful and encouraging never making me feel awkward for being slow.
I was always in awe of her effortless way of running, she looked so graceful.
I’d seen Sue on a few occasions since they left the club the last being only a couple of weeks before her tragic passing. We talked about running, plants, gardens, family and much more.
Sue was never without a smile and a friendly encouraging word.
She will be sorely missed by so many people.
My heartfelt thoughts go out to Mark and all their family xxx