Hundreds of loving tributes have been paid to a "kind caring gentleman" who bought his first milk round in Atherton when he was just a teenager. Milkman David Sheldon, known fondly as "Shelly", founder of Sheldon’s Dairy, died peacefully at home on Thursday, October 17, after a very short illness. The 86-year-old will be fondly remembered for his generosity and community spirit to many local charities and sporting bodies.
The family business , run by sons Chris and John, celebrates its 60th anniversary next year. David and Pam celebrating their diamond wedding in July 2020 (Image: Supplied) Customers and friends took to social media to share fond memories of the kind-hearted entrepreneur who ‘always helped others’. Fellow businessman Steve Elstone said: “Dave was a tremendous man who gave his heart, soul and his smile to Knutsford.
“To say he will be sadly missed will be a huge understatement.” David will be fondly remembered for his generosity and community spirit (Image: Supplied) Kenny Plumb said: “Such a Knutsford legend. Truly the nicest man and always had time for a chat.
“Knutsford has lost one of its best.” Roland Harkness said: "A real true Knutsfordian of the highest order." Keri Brookes added: “It’s such a comforting, warm feeling knowing there’s someone out and about at the crack of dawn making sure you get your milk, whatever the weather.
“How lovely that your dad was the man that started it all.” Warrington-born David showed his entre.
