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A veteran who will be remembered for his “humour, character of spirit”, and “desire for life” is among those being remembered in the latest death and funeral notices for Kent.
Edward J ‘Eddie’ McArthur passed away in late November. The Belfast-born man was a father, brother, uncle, grandfather, friend, and a veteran. May he rest in peace.
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Alan Frank DILNOT
Alan Frank Dilnot passed away at home on November 19, aged 87 years. He was much loved and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Service at Herne Bay Crematorium on Monday, December 15 at 10am. Donations in his memory are going to Motor Neurone Disease and can be made via awelchandsons.co.uk (Funeral Notices & Donations)
‘Archie’ DRYDEN
Archie Dryden will be sorely missed by his family and friends. Funeral Details: Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Barham Crematorium 1pm Family flowers only. ‘I’m forever blowing bubbles’
Brenda Joyce FANCETT
Brenda Joyce Fancett sadly passed away on November 19, 2025, she will be greatly missed by her family and friends. The funeral shall take place on December 18, 2025 at Vinters Park Crematorium, 1pm. Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK.
Pauline Ann FROMANT
Pauline Ann Fromant passed away at Highfields Care Home, Bekesbourne on October 27, 2025, aged 86 years. She was much loved and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Service at Thames View Crematorium on Friday, December 19 at 2pm. Donations in her memory are going to Cancer Research UK and can be made by visiting www.awelchandsons.co.uk (Funeral Notices and Donations).
Margaret KEYSER-WELLER
Margaret Keyser-Weller passed away peacefully, aged 89. Margaret will be greatly missed by her Family and Friends.
A Funeral Service, in her memory, will take place on Monday, December 15, 2025 at Kent and Sussex Crematorium at 10.45am. Flowers are welcome. Donations, if so desired to The Donkey Sanctuary or The Dogs Trust. c/o Doves Funeral Directors, 112 St Johns Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3PB.
Douglas John LAWRENCE
Douglas lived in Broadstairs and passed away peacefully at QEQM Hospital. Funeral to take place at Thanet Crematorium on Thursday, December 18 at 11am. The family have requested no flowers but should you so desire to make a donation for the benefit of Asthma UK c/o Gore Brothers
Leonard Stuart MAYES
Leonard Mayes passed away in Chestfield House Care Home on November 14, 2025, aged 95 years. He was much loved and will be Sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Service is at Herne Bay Crematorium on Wednesday, December 17 at 3pm. Donations in his memory are going to Air Ambulance charity Kent, Surry and Sussex and made via awelchandsons.co.uk (Funeral Notices & Donations)
Edward J (Eddie) MCARTHUR
It is with deep sorrow that news of the passing of Eddie J ‘Eddie’ McArthur, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, friend, family, and veteran, who left us on November 29, 2025.
He is remembered as an individual with humour, character of spirit, a proud sapper, with a desire for life. Eddie was born in April 1949, as the youngest of 8 in Belfast and experienced a life across the world although drawn in recent years to return to his home and family in Northern Ireland.
Richard SCOTT
Richard, sadly passed away on November 30, 2025, aged 70 Years. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all his family and friends.
Richard’s cremation service will take place at Herne Bay Crematorium on Monday, December 29 at 12pm. Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired can be made to Pilgrims Hospices In East Kent at www.awelchandsons.co.uk. Enquiries to A Welch & Sons Funeral Services, 94 Station Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5QB.
Liam Terence THURGAR
Liam sadly passed away on November 19, 2025, leaving behind cherished memories as a much loved dad, grandad and friend. He will be forever missed by all who knew him.
His funeral service will be held at Thanet Crematorium on Thursday, December 18 at 1pm. The family kindly request donations in lieu of flowers. Donations can be made at the service via the collection box on the day. These will be split between two charities, Cystic Fibrosis Trust and RSPB.
John Hamlet UNDERDOWN
John sadly passed away on November 29, 2025, aged 102 years. His funeral will be taking place on Friday, December 19 at Herne Bay Crematorium at 10am. All those who knew John are welcome to attend.
The family have requested donations to RHS in lieu of flowers. All enquiries to A Welch & Sons Funeral Services 01227 374995 / info@awelchandsons.co.uk
Birthday Memoriams
Hill HARRY
09.12.1921 – 20.12.1998 In Loving Memory We hope you had a happy Heavenly birthday. All our love as always from Penny, Ian, Laura, Harry and Amy xxxxx
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. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.
