Elaine passed away peacefully on Tuesday 19th December 2023 in Chesterfield Royal Hospital and was 91 years old.

Elaine held most of the women’s Club records during the 1950’s and 60’s including the 10, 25, 50 and the 100 mile record of 4.44.43 set in 1960 which stood for 58 years.

Upon retiring from racing both Elaine and husband Denys were regularly found undertaking timekeeping, marshalling and race feed support duties on the many events against the clock (100 mile – 12hr & 24hr) that took place on the local North Midlands courses until the early 90s

Elaine’s funeral will take place on Wednesday 3rd January 2024, 10.50am at Chesterfield Crematorium – S43 1AU.