Heartless thieves steal Sheffield care home’s memorial garden furniture

A bench given by the family of Donald Gosney and a bird table and engraved plaque created as a memorial to Jean Bowers were stolen on two consecutive Fridays from the garden of Sheffcare’s Springwood care home in Shirecliffe.

“We really do not understand how anybody could think that stealing from the elderly and vulnerable could be acceptable behaviour,” said Springwood manager Anita Bland.

“Throughout most of the pandemic, residents were unable to enjoy our gardens as we followed government advice on shielding at all times.

“It is particularly distressing that just when our residents should be looking forward to finally enjoying summer, this should happen.

“It is also very hard for the two families who gave these items in memory of their loved ones.

“The thieves have taken not only the physical items but also some cherished memories and we join the families in expressing our disappointment and disgust.”

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