Kent death and funeral notices include tribute to 'sadly missed' woman

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A 'sadly missed' woman has been remembered as part of this week's death and funeral notices for Kent. Jo Cunningham passed away in Maidstone Hospital on Saturday, October 5, 2024, and will be fondly remembered.

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Here is a selection of notices published earlier this week.

Muriel BECKETT

Sadly passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, aged 85 years. The Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, November 28 at the Shrine of St Augustine, Ramsgate at 11am.

Donations, if wished, are for the Salvation Army, Ramsgate c/o H. R. Palmer, Funeral Directors, Ramsgate CT11 8QF 01843 592720.

Josephine Lorraine (Jo) CUNNINGHAM

Jo Cunningham died on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
Jo Cunningham died on Saturday, October 5, 2024. -Credit:Funeral Notices

Jo passed away in Maidstone Hospital on Saturday, October 5, 2024. She will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all.

There was an unattended cremation held at Charing Crematorium on October 25, 2024. Josephine's ashes will be scattered unwitnessed roughly three weeks after the cremation.

Celebration of Life (Wake) is being held at Great Danes Hotel Maidstone on November 16, 2024 at 2pm for anyone who knew her. Dress is casual, afternoon tea served.

Peter Leslie James DADDS

Sadly passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, aged 88 years. Peter will be greatly missed by all of his loving family and friends.

The funeral will be held on Friday, November 29. The service will be at 12.30pm at St Peter's Church, Broadstairs, followed by Cremation at Thanet Crematorium at 1.45pm. Donations in memory of Peter will be given to Royal British Legion. c/o Blackburns Funeral Service 68 High Street, Broadstairs Kent CT10 1JZ Telephone: 01843 862897.

Tony HOBDAY

Sadly passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, aged 99 years. The service will take place at Thanet Crematorium on Monday, November 25 at 1.45 pm.

Donations, if wished, are for RNLI Ramsgate c/o H. R. Palmer, Funeral Directors, Ramsgate CT11 8QF 01843 592720.

Rodney KILBEE

Rodney Kilbee on Sunday, October 27, 2024, aged 80
Rodney Kilbee on Sunday, October 27, 2024, aged 80 -Credit:Funeral Notices

In loving memory of Rodney D Kilbee who passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, aged 80. Loving husband to Pam, father to Chris and Annabel, Grandpa to Joe, Eva, llde and Hedley.

A devoted sportsman and teammate to many. Forever in our hearts and memories. A memorial service will take place at Holy Trinity Church, Sandgate Road, Folkestone on Friday, November 22 at 3pm, following a private cremation.

Hazel Eileen SMITH (Pittock)

Sadly passed peacefully on 31st October 2024, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of John, devoted mother to Lynn, Paula and Brian, and loving grandma, great grandma and great great grandma. Service to be held at SS Peter & Paul, River on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 2.30pm followed by committal at Barham at 4pm. Any donations to the RNLI please.

Thomas Stephen George TUTT

Passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024 aged 89 years in Melbourne, Australia where he had lived for 60 years but always remained in touch with Folkestone his birthplace. Will be greatly missed by his sister Dinah (Dolly), brother-in-law John and relatives and friends both here and in Australia.

Funeral has taken place. Rest in peace big brother.

Irene WALLBANK

Irene Wallbank on Sunday, November 3, 2024, aged 56 years
Irene Wallbank on Sunday, November 3, 2024, aged 56 years -Credit:Funeral Notices

Sadly passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, aged 56 years. The service will take place at Ramsgate Cemetery Chapel on Friday, November 29, at 11 am.

Donations, if wished, for Pilgrims Hospice, Thanet c/o H. R. Palmer, Funeral Directors, Ramsgate CT11 8QF 01843 592720.

Barbara Yvonne WOOD

Beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, friend. Died peacefully on October 23, 2024, aged 93. Funeral at Margate Crematorium Friday, November 22, at 3.15pm. Flowers optional (will not be removed so edible for squirrels preferred).

In Memoriams

John SKIKTON

November 17, 2015 Another year without you, but you remain in our hearts forever. Loved and missed every day. Janet and Family

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