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Obituary
Mrs Madeleine Pickup (Druidswood)
It is with deep regret I announce the passing of Mrs Madeleine
Pickup of the Druidswood affix. Madeleine passed on after a
short illness and stay in Warminster Hospital on Tuesday 9th
April 2002 at 11 am. She was 91.
Madeleine a Championship Show judge, was privileged to have
judged in many countries world wide Also having contact with
Police Dog sections in many countries. An active member of the
LKA since 1962, assisting with their catering at many of their
shows. To attend one of Madeleine's dinner parties was to really
a treat.
Her affix Druidswood was taken out in 1965, here were bred many
dogs which appear in many of today's pedigrees. Being recognised
for her favourite grey sables. In 1979 Madeleine became a full
member of the Kennel Club, where she was recognised for her
interest and untiring support in promoting and defending her
breed the German Shepherd Dog. A writer of many years standing
producing such books as "The Alsatian Owner's Encyclopedia",
a book which found its way to many owner's bookshelves. Serving
of the committee of the GSD League for many years, later to
became Patron of it.
I knew Madeleine for many years and found her to be a very gentle
lady, with much feeling for correct etiquette time to listen
give kindly advise to beginners in our breed. Madeleine was
to the end a good friend, a true champion, not only of the breed
but of life.Her honesty and dedication could never have been
doubted. A true lady and friend in every sense of the word.
Dorothy A. Cullum
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