Southern English Springer
Spaniel Society
Passing of Celia Woodbridge 26th July 2025
It is with enormous sadness that we, the Southern English Springer Spaniel Society,
with blessing of her family are now letting all who knew this wonderful lady
of her passing on Saturday 26th July. Celia fought long and hard but
sadly this dreadful disease won.
Our thoughts are with her husband and family.
RIP our friend and colleague.
Celia Woodbridge was another stalwart and invaluable member of our society. Joining the Southern committee in August 1999, Celia became secretary a few months later in the April of 2000. In 2010 Celia took on production of the year book alongside Eve Whitley. Celia remained secretary for 15 years and after serving her time as our secretary she continued to work tirelessly on the committee, still being involved in the year book production, with Eve.
Celia could and would turn her hand to most things, and she certainly got things done.
Celia was also the breed note contributor on the Dog World Newspaper, which she continued on Facebook when the newspaper closed down. Her written articles were always interesting, entertaining and well worth a read.
There is an enormous hole now and we will all miss her greatly.
Definitely a one off with her zest for life and her involvement in all walks of life but was very special with her passion in the dog world.
Southern ESSS Committee member.. Honorary Secretary.. Honorary Member.
Very proud wife, mother,and grandmother, who now leaves a wealth of memories for Robert and all the family.
Never one to give you a straight answer to a question without one of her stories which Celia had become quite famous for.
A sentence always turned into a novel. BUT I, certainly like many many others will miss these.
A phone call always lasting an hour instead of a minuet.
Celia was a true friend to many and always willing to help and get involved with anything..
I am finding words are not enough to say goodbye to you my friend Celia.
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Chris Savell
Below is from the Woodbridge Family. about her funeral.
