‘Stalwart of squash community’ among this week’s death notices
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To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, click here[1]. Here is a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Passed peacefully on August 10, 2023, aged 89. Now reunited with her beloved husband Michael.
Much loved Mother and Grandmother to Deborah, Michael, William, Ellie, Russell, Nathalie, Nicholas and Oscar. She will be greatly missed by all the family.
Kent & Sussex Cemetery Chapel Friday, September 15, 2023, at 2pm. Flowers or Donations if desired to Hospice in the Weald.
It is with deep sadness we announce that Peter passed away on August 20, 2023, aged 86 years. Cherished Husband, Dad, Grandad & Brother.
He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service Wednesday, September 13, Kent and Sussex Crematorium at 10am. Family flowers only.
Donations if desired to Hospice in the Weald May be given at the service or sent c/o Southborough Funeral Directors 126a London Road Southborough TN4 0PL
Passed away on August 12, 2023, aged 88 years. Dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
Funeral service will be held at Kent & Sussex Crematorium Cemetery Chapel on Tuesday, September 26, at 12pm.
Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, payable to ‘Hospice In The Weald’ c/o Abbey Funeral Services Ltd. 173 High Street, Tonbridge, TN9 1BX or online at www.abbeyfs.co.uk[6].
Elaine Dorothea Cuthbertson[7]
Passed away peacefully on August 10, 2023, aged 93. Elaine was born and grew up in Mumbai, India, before being sent to boarding school in England.
Studious, organised and a talented linguist, she worked at the Institute of Historical Research and the Venezuelan Embassy, before enjoying the most rewarding years of her career as secretary to Group Captain Leonard Cheshire at the London headquarters of his charity. Elaine was the loving wife of Douglas, who died in 2003, a caring and greatly missed mother to Simon and Anne, and a grandmother of four.
She lived in Sevenoaks for 40 years and was a devout parishioner at St Thomas’s Roman Catholic Church. A funeral service will be held at St Thomas of Canterbury RC Church, Sevenoaks on Tuesday, September 19 at 12pm, to which all are welcome, followed by a Cremation at Bluebell Cemetery at 1.45pm.
Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Elaine to the Leonard Cheshire charity http://justgiving.com/page/elainecuthbertson[8]
Jean Gladys Gale passed away on August 19, 2023 aged 94. The funeral service will be held on Friday, September 15, at Barham Crematorium at 2.40 pm.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be made to The Dogs Trust or The Pilgrims Hospice following the funeral service where there will be a donations box.
Enquiries c/o W. J. Farrier and Son Ltd. Tel: 01304 201665.
Mary Scott-Miller died at home on August 22 (Image: supplied)
April 28, 1936 – August 22, 2023 – It is with deep sadness that we announce that Mary passed away, at home with Alan by her side, on August 22. A much-loved mum to Nick and Andrew, Gran to Tara and Ella and wife to Alan.
She was a stalwart of the squash community here in Kent and across the UK and beyond and will be sorely missed by so many. The Funeral Service will be held at the Kent and Sussex Crematorium at 1.45pm on Monday, September 25. (casual dress welcome).
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to England Squash Foundation https://www.justgiving.com/EnglandSquashFoundation[11] or cheques via: TW Boorman, 31 Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8AA
Passed away peacefully on September 4, 2023. David was a much loved Husband, Father, Father in law, Grandfather and Brother and will be greatly missed.
Funeral Service to take place at Barham Crematorium on Wednesday, September 27 at 11.20am. All enquiries to W J Farrier and Son Ltd 161 London Road, Dover, Kent CT17 0TG Tel 01304 201665
Died peacefully on August 20 at Weald Heights Care Home, age 96. Husband of the late Philippa, and of Rosemary, father of Sally, Andrew and Clare, grandfather and great-grandfather. Dearly loved by all.
Funeral on September 18, 12noon at St Peter & St Paul’s church, Seal, Sevenoaks. Family flowers only.
It is with great sadness we have to announce that Terry Poth passed away on August 31. He had led a full and loving life and will be fondly remembered by many. He is survived by his family who will miss him every day.
Elaine Roe died on August 30 (Image: supplied)
(Née Dormon) Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 aged 86. Elaine was a much loved Mum, Nanna, Sister, Auntie and Friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
A service will be held in Elaine’s memory on Monday, September 18, 2023 1.45p.m at the Kent and Sussex Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but donations if so desired can be made to The Woodland Trust, c/o T W Boorman, 31 Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 8AA
Irish Shipway passed away on August 14 (Image: supplied)
Iris passed away peacefully at home on August 14, 2023 with her family around her after a short illness. Iris was 92 and will be sadly missed by her five children, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A service to celebrate Iris’s life is being held at Kent and Sussex Crematorium in Tunbridge Wells on Friday, September 15, at 1pm followed by refreshments in Edenbridge. Family flowers only please with donations preferred to the Kent Surrey Sussex Air Ambulance which can be made at Irisshipway.muchloved.com[17]. in her memory.
Passed away August 27, 2023, aged 91 years. Loving Mother to Morag, Alistair and Ailsa, “Nana” to 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Thanksgiving Service & Committal at Barham Crematorium on Tuesday, September 19, at 10.40am. Family flowers only.
In Memoriams
Sunrise: February 25, 1948. Sunset: August 31, 2017. In loving memory of a dearest Brother, Uncle, Godfather, friend & Soulmate. Good times Dave – Great memories. Always in our thoughts & hearts. Love John, Babs, Lynn & Families xxxxx
Missed so much by all his family and friends. Sleep tight “Mr Margate”. Love Eve and all the Families
To add your own tributes to the loved ones from our area, or to publish a notice for your loved one, visit funeral-notices.co.uk[21]. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.
References
- ^ click here (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ Full weekend and overnight closures on M2 will go ahead despite M20 closure (www.kentlive.news)
- ^ Patricia Yvonne Bishop (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ Peter John Buckwell (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ Peter Burtenshaw (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ www.abbeyfs.co.uk (www.abbeyfs.co.uk)
- ^ Elaine Dorothea Cuthbertson (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ http://justgiving.com/page/elainecuthbertson (justgiving.com)
- ^ Jean Gladys Gale (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ Mary Scott-Miller (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ https://www.justgiving.com/EnglandSquashFoundation (www.justgiving.com)
- ^ David Matthews (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ Peter Milton-Thompson (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ Terence (Terry) Poth (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ Elaine Roe (Née Dormon) (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ Iris Shipway (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ Irisshipway.muchloved.com (Irisshipway.muchloved.com)
- ^ Jean Stirling Skinner (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ Dave Scamp (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ Mick Twyman (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ funeral-notices.co.uk (funeral-notices.co.uk)