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A ‘ talented’ teacher who supported the “education of thousands of children in many subjects over 60 years” is among those being remembered in the latest death and funeral notices for Kent.
Moira Anne Macdonald Chalmers passed away peacefully in late November. Alongside being a teacher for many years, Moira was also described as a ‘devoted’ mother to six, grandmother to a further six and a great-grandmother to two. May she rest in peace.
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Betty ANSELL
Betty Ansell sadly passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 aged 91 years. The Service will take place at Thanet Crematorium on Tuesday, January 6 at 12pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, for Dementia UK c/o H. R. Palmer Funeral Directors, Ramsgate CT11 8QF – 01843 592720
Shirley Millicent BARTER (nee Rhodes formerly Cowdrey)
Shirley Millicent Barter (nee Rhodes formerly Cowdrey) died peacefully on December 9, aged 91 at Maidstone Hospital after a very short illness. Much loved wife of Paul “Bill”, and mother to Hugh, Sarah and David, loving grandmother and great-grandmother.
The funeral will take place on Monday, December 29 at 2pm at St. Paul’s Parish Church, Langton Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8XD Family flowers only please. Donations to charity via https://shirleybarter.muchloved.com She left instructions “Please don’t wear black – unless it is what you usually wear!”
Moira Anne Macdonald CHALMERS (Macbride)
Much loved wife of Alistair for 67 years; devoted mother of Christine, Susan, Keith, Caroline, Rhoddy and Catriona; grandmother of six and great grandmother of two. Moira died peacefully on November 25, 2025 following a short illness.
Moira was active in her community and a multi-talented teacher, supporting the education of thousands of children in many subjects over 60 years. In keeping with this, she donated her body to medical education and research, so there will be no funeral.
She will be greatly missed and the family will celebrate her life privately in January 2026. Donations to Canine Partners or the Children’s University are welcome.
Debra COLEMAN
We announce the passing of Debra Coleman on December 6, 2025 aged 58 years. Donations in Debra’s memory can be made to The Pilgrim’s Hospice.
Funeral service to take place at Thanet Crematorium on Tuesday, December 30, 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.
David Norman CUDWORTH
David sadly passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Dearly loved and missed by his family and friends. His funeral service will be taking place on Tuesday, December 23 at Herne Bay Crematorium at 1pm, to be followed by a committal at Herne Bay Cemetery.
All those who knew him are welcome to attend. The family are happy for flowers and donations to the RSPCA if desired. All enquiries to A Welch & Sons Funeral Services 01227 374995 / info@awelchandsons.co.uk
Susan DAVY
Susan Davy sadly passed away on December 7, 2025, aged 73 Years. Susan is dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all her family and friends.
Her cremation service will take place at Herne Bay Crematorium on Thursday, January 8 at 2pm. Flowers welcome but donations if desired can be made to Pilgrims Hospices In East Kent and Age UK (Herne Bay) at www.awelchandsons.co.uk. Enquiries to A Welch & Sons Funeral Services, 94 Station Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5QB.
Stephen John HASTELOW
Stephen John Hastelow passed away on December 7, 2025, aged 82 years, surrounded by his faithful friends, after a lifetime of service working as an International Oil Rig Captain.
Service will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 2pm. His ashes will then be taken on their final voyage to his beloved Isle of White. Family flowers only please, but donations would be appreciated for the Alzheimer’s Society which may be left as you leave the service. All enquiries to Pearson Funeral Service, Tel: 01484 688575.
Colin MALLERY
We announce the passing of Colin Clifford Mallery on November 15, 2025 aged 86 years. Donations in Colin’s memory can be made to Parkinson’s Research UK.
Funeral service to take place at Thanet Crematorium on Monday, December 15 2025 at 1pm. 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
Martin (Mac) MCVEY
Martin sadly passed at home on December 7, aged 79. A dearly loved husband of Rita and a much-loved father, grandfather, brother, uncle & friend, who will be greatly missed.
Martin’s funeral will be taking place at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Herne Bay at 11am on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Family flowers only, but donations if desired to Alzheimer’s Society or Pilgrims Hospice at www.awelchandsons.co.uk. Enquiries to A Welch & Sons Funeral Services, 94 Station Road, Herne Bay, Kent. CT6 5QB
Penny Jane MOLINUEX
The family are deeply saddened to share that Penny their dearly loved Wife, Mum, Nanny and Friend to many passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, aged 66 years.
A funeral service will be held at St Peter’s Church Southborough on Wednesday, January 7 at 10.30am. Donations if so desired can be made to ASP (Antiphospholipid Syndrome) charity via the link below pennymolineux.muchloved.com T W Boorman 31 Mount Ephraim Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8AA 01892 541070
Pauline MURRAY
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Pauline Murray, a dear mother and grandmother on Friday, December 5, 2025, aged 95.
Church service will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026, 12pm at Corpus Christi RC Church, Tonbridge followed by a burial service at Tonbridge Cemetery. Donations if desired can be made to Parkinson’s UK c/o Abbey Funeral Services 173 High Street Tonbridge TN9 1bX Tel: 01732 360328 or via https://paulinemurray.muchloved.com/
Jennifer Marion (Jenny) TURNER
Jennifer ‘Jenny’ Marion Turner sadly passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025. Dearly loved and missed by all her family and friends.
Her funeral will be taking place on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Herne Bay Crematorium at 12pm. All those who knew her are welcome to attend. The family have requested donations in lieu of flowers for Cats Protection and the RSPCA. All enquiries to A Welch & Sons Funeral Services 01227 374995 / info@awelchandsons.co.uk
Joan Florence WELSH
We announce the passing of Joan Florence Welsh on November 30, 2025 aged 93 years. Donations in Joan’s memory can be made to Diabetes UK.
Funeral service to take place at Thanet Crematorium on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2pm. 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.
Grahame Vj WESTON
Lt. Col. R.E Retd and Previous KCC councillor. Passed peacefully away on December 3. Dearly beloved husband, father and grandfather. Funeral on Monday, December 22 at Tunbridge Wells Crematorium at 10.45am. Details from Henry Paul Funeral Directors Penbury. Tel 01892 825505.
Breda WIILLIAMS (nee Bridget Heaphy)
Breda Williams (nee Bridget Heaphy) died peacefully in her sleep on December 3, 2025 at Charters Court care home aged 91. Formerly of Slane, Brasted.
Devoted wife to Trevor who predeceased her last year. She was a much loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be greatly missed.
Funeral service will be held at St Thomas of Canterbury RC Church in Sevenoaks TN13 1ER at 11am followed by the committal at St Martin’s, Brasted TN16 1HZ at 12.30pm on January 2, 2026. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Air Ambulances UK c/o Alex Jones Funeral Directors, 1 East Grinstead Road, Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6EP.
In Memoriams
Hill HARRY
09/12/1921 – 20/12/1998 Partings come to let us know We love more deeply than we show But love in death should let us see What love in life should really be. Loving and missing our darling Mum and Dad at Christmas time and always. With all our love from your Family xxxxxxx
Harry HILL
December 9, 1921 – December 20, 1998 In Loving Memory A smile for all, a heart of gold, one of the best the world could hold, never selfish always kind, a beautiful memory left behind. Wishing Mum and Dad a Heavenly Christmas. All our love Penny, Ian, Laura, Harry and Amy x x x x x
Ann Eleanor PALMER (Nee Whitmarsh)
(Nee Whitmarsh) Remembered with much love. Ann Eleanor Palmer (nee Whitmarsh). Born in St Peter’s. Our Wonderful Mum & Nanny. Loving Wife. 15.2.38 – 20.12.19 Forever Loved & Missed.
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.
