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A ‘much-loved’ husband is among those being remembered in the latest death and funeral notices for Kent. Robert Scot Michel passed away in hospital at the start of November, his family and friends will miss him dearly and have asked for donations in his memory to go Cancer Research UK.
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Paul CHEVALIER
AUFWIEDERSEHEN HERR CHEV. Paul Chevalier, who has died at the age of 86, taught German at Clarendon House and then Chatham House for over 40 years.
He arrived in Thanet with his German wife in 1964, after spending two exhilarating years in West Berlin at the height of the Cold War. At the girls’ school, where he was christened Herr Chev, he also taught guitar and over 20 + years he formed a succession of music groups that performed at school concerts. In the 70’s he led the German school exchange to Koblenz annually. Through this, he formed life long friendships with the German exchange leaders.
Outside school he devoted much of his time to his music and regularly performed at various folk clubs in Kent. He formed several bands including most recently Miscellany. He is survived by his two beloved children, Bärbel and Stefan.
He will be greatly missed. His funeral will take place at Thanet Crematorium on Thursday, December 18 at 3pm. All are welcome to attend.
Sandra DUNCOMBE
Sadly passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, aged 78 years. The Service will take place at Thanet Crematorium on Monday, December 8 at 12pm. Donations, if wished, to Motor Neurone Disease Association, c/o H. R. Palmer Funeral Directors, 30 Hardres Street, Ramsgate CT11 8QF.
Brian GODDEN
We announce the passing of Brian Godden on November 10, 2025 aged 93 years. Brian was a very keen Member of the local White Cliffs Ramblers Group and an advocate of walking for health. Not only for physical health but also for mental wellbeing.
Therefore donations in memory can be made to Ramblers Charity. No Flowers Please. Funeral service to take place at Thanet Crematorium on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 12pm. H. Noble Funeral Directors Ltd, No 1 Northdown Road, St Peter’s, Broadstairs, Kent, CT102UL. Telephone number 01843 862503 or online at www.hnoble.co.uk.
Catherine Joan (Joan / Ginger Granny) HAMILTON-SMITH
Catherine Joan ‘Ginger Granny’ Hamilton-Smith passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025 aged 72. Joan was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
A service will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1pm at the Kent and Sussex Crematorium. Family flowers only please but donations can be made to World Wildlife Fund and RNLI in Joan’s memory, via the link below catherinehamilton-smith.muchloved.com T W Boorman 31 Mount Ephraim Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8AA 01892 541070
Robert Scot MICHEL
Robert Scot Michel passed away at the QEQM Hospital on November 1, 2025, aged 69 years. Much loved husband to Lisa who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
His service is at Herne Bay Crematorium on Wednesday, December 10 at 3pm. Donations in his memory are going to Cancer Research UK and can be made by visiting awelchandson.co.uk (Funeral Notices and Donations)
Kathleen NASH
Kathleen Nash sadly passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025 aged 86 years. The Service will take place at Thanet Crematorium on Tuesday, December 16 at 11am. Donations for the British Heart Foundation c/o H. R. Palmer Funeral Directors, Ramsgate CT11 8QF – 01843 592720
Janet Ann WILCOX
Janet Ann Wilcox sadly passed away on November 27, 2025. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. The funeral will take place at 11am on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Holy Trinity Church, East Peckham.
(George) Malcolm WOOD
‘George’ Malcom Wood passed away peacefully at St Michael’s Nursing Home. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral to be held at Thanet Crematorium on Tuesday, December 16 at 1pm. All flowers welcome. Enquiries to Gore Brothers Broadstairs, Tel: 01843 866145
In Memoriams
Ethel WOOTTON
In loving memory of our wonderful mum. Because you were so loved, no words can ever express how much we still miss you. Your laughter, your gentleness and your smile stay with us every day. Love as always, David, Jane and Kate xxx
Birthday Memoriams
Hill HARRY
09/12/1921 A special smile, a special face A special dad we can’t replace You gave your love your whole life through God bless you dad we love you too. Loving you and missing you on your birthday and always. All our love from your loving Family xxxxxxx
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