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Kent woman who was mapping pioneer among those remembered in latest death and funeral notices
An inspirational Kent woman who was a pioneer in mapping British land is among those being remembered in Kent’s death notices and funeral announcements this week. Broadstairs-born Professor Alice Coleman, who died just five weeks before her 100th birthday, directed the first comprehensive attempt to map the use of British land since the 1930s.
Her family recalled how she recruited 3,000 volunteer mappers to assist her in the Second Land Use Survey of Britain – showing the respect and admiration she was held in. In 1985, Alice researched the relationship between housing design and social malaise, with her findings prompting an audience with the Prime Minister.
Professor Coleman also won the Veuve Cliquot Award for outstanding “Women in a Man’s World”. Her family said she was “generous, gregarious, and excellent company”.
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To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, click here. Here is a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Teresa Ann (Tess) CAPON
(Tess) It is with great sadness that the family of Teresa (Tess) Ann Capon announces her passing on May 5, 2023 at the age of 86. Teresa passed away peacefully at the William Harvey Hospital and will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Caroline and Denise and her grandchildren, Daniel, Sean and Euan.
The funeral service will be held at the Church of our Lady Help of Christians, Guildhall St, Folkestone on June 22nd at 10am. All are welcome to attend. Please make charitable donations to Dementia UK.
Maureen Ann CHADBAND
Sadly passed away on May 29, 2023 aged 78 years. A dearly loved wife, mother and grandmother. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday June 27, 2023 at 1pm at Kent and Sussex Crematorium Tunbridge Wells.
Donations in memory of Maureen can be to The Royal British Legion via the following link, maureencahdband.muchloved.com TW Boorman Funeral Services, 6 Shipbourne Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 3DJ. 01732 773202
Stephen Richard (Steve) CHARLWOOD
(Steve) Passed away peacefully at Hospice in The Weald on May 11. Aged 83. Beloved Husband of Sheila and Father to Sally, Richard and Daniel, Grandad to Cora, Joseph, Iris and Edith. The funeral service is to be held at Kent & Sussex Crematorium on Monday June 26 at 1.45pm followed by a celebration of Steve’s life at The Vine Cricket Club, Sevenoaks.
Joseph Henry CLARK (Cat Man Joe)
Cat Man Joe On Friday May 12, 2023, Joe, (known as Cat Man Joe) aged 67 years of St Austell passed away peacefully at RCHT, Truro. Much loved dad to Heidi, Jolene, Nicholas and Graeme. Dearest grandad of Cassandra, Tyson, Matthew, Hayden, Libby, Katy, Melody, Sophie, Hollie and Chloe. Dear brother of Robert, Janet, Colin and David. Partner of Sarah. Joe will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 16, at 11.30am, Glynn Valley Crematorium, Bodmin. If any family and friends are unable to attend the Funeral but wish to pay their respects, Joe will be leaving his home at 10.40am before making his way to the crematorium.
Family flowers only, but donations if desired, for Sally’s Cat Rescue, can be made online at wedlakefuneralhome.co.uk/donations or may be sent (cheques made payable to Sally’s Cat Rescue) c/o Nick Jago and David Michael Funeral Directors, Wedlake Funeral Home, 2 Higher Bugle, St Austell PL26 8PY. Tel: 01726 850216
Margaret Philomena (Mags) CLARKE
(Mags) It is with great sadness we announce the death of our dear Margaret Philomena Clarke who passed away following a short illness on Saturday June 10, 2023. Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend, Margaret was loved wholeheartedly by all who knew her, and the loss will be felt deeply and irrevocably. She leaves behind a hole in all our hearts and her laugh, her smile, and words of wisdom will be remembered always. Rest in peace now, Lady Marge, we all love you so very much. Funeral details to follow.
Professor Alice Mary COLEMAN
On the morning of May 2, 2023, Alice Coleman passed away at Kings College Hospital, London. She was 99 years old, only five weeks from her 100th birthday. Alice was born at Paddington Hospital to Bertie and Elizabeth Coleman on June 8, 1923. The family home was in Broadstairs, Kent.
Whilst teaching at Clarendon House School in Ramsgate she studied for a degree in Geography at London University’s Birkbeck College where she attained a First class Honours. She also attained her master’s from University College London. Alice became a lecturer at King’s College London before eventually becoming a professor in 1987- the first female member of staff promoted to this position.
Alice was noted for directing the 1960s Second Land Use Survey of Britain – the first comprehensive attempt to map the use of British land since the 1930s. She recruited 3,000 volunteer mappers to assist her which was a testament to the respect and admiration she was held in. In 1985, Alice researched the relationship between housing design and social malaise, forming the basis of her book Utopia on Trial. Her findings prompted a private audience with the Prime Minister and significant government investment under Alice’s direction.
Her other interests included her love of language, literacy and even graphology – the analysis of handwriting- inspiring her to write acclaimed and respected books on all of these subjects. Alice also won the Veuve Cliquot Award for outstanding “Women in a Man’s World”. Alice will be lovingly remembered by three generations of her family, and her students, colleagues, and friends. All of whom she has been a powerful inspiration to. She was generous, gregarious, and excellent company. She will be missed greatly.
Alice’s funeral will be held at Margate Crematorium, at 12.15pm on Friday, June 30. No flowers please, but donations if desired to R.N.L.I. through H. Nobles Funeral Directors (to donate online please see www.hnoble.co.uk/donations)
Brenda COOPER (Fahey)
(Fahey) Passed away on May 26 aged 82. Much loved mother of Steven, Partner of John, sister of Maureen, and late brother Peter. Brenda will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral to be held at the Kent & Sussex Crematorium on Thursday June 29 at 1.00pm. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, payable to Hospice in the Weald c/o E.R. Hickmott & Son 01892 522462.
Andrew (Andy Bike) DAWES
(Andy Bike) Sadly passed away on Monday May 29, 2023 aged 68 years. Loved and missed by all. The Service will take place at Thanet Crematorium on Thursday June 29, at 10am. Flowers please c/o H. R. Palmer, Funeral Directors, Ramsgate CT11 8QF 01843 592720.
Sylvia Daphne JONES
Widow of Eric Passed away peacefully at Tunbridge Wells Hospital on May 22, 2023. Funeral Service takes place at Vinters Park Crematorium on Wednesday June 21, 2023 at 2.00pm. No flowers please, donations if desired to ‘The National Trust’ c/o Clarkes Funeral Service 31, High Street, Snodland, Kent. ME6 5AG 01634 240458.
Anne Patricia (Pat) Collette Odile POPE (Pirard)
(Pirard) Peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 9, 2023 after a long life well lived. Beloved wife of the late Marius, adored mother of Jeanette, Ivan, Thomas and Patrick, grandmother to Alyosha, Felix and Constance, great-grandmother to Violette and a dear sister to the late Monica. Service and cremation at the Tunbridge Wells Crematorium, Benhall Mill Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 5JJ on Monday July 3 at 2.30pm.
Phillip Charlesworth ROBERTS
It is with profound sadness we announce the death of Mr. Phillip Charlesworth Roberts, age 79 years, who passed away on January 18, 2023 of South Tottenham, London N15. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Phillip’s funeral, to be held at Islington Crematorium 278 High Road London N2 9AG, service commencing at 10:15am Friday June 30, 2023.
Malcolm SHORT
Malcolm Short on June 2, 2023 aged 82 years. Much loved husband to Miriam. Funeral will be held at Thanet Crematorium, enquiries c/o Gore Brothers Ltd Westgate 01843 835836 Family flowers only, donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation
Margaret (Peggy) STOPFORD
(Peggy ) Sadly passed away on May 15. Much loved Mother and Grandmother, deeply missed. Church Service to take place at St Mary’s Church, Capel-le-Ferne on 26th June at 10am. Flowers or donations if desired to Last Chance Animal Rescue c/o Chittenden Funeralcare.
Timothy James WATERS
Sadly passed away on May 11, 2023, aged 69 years. Dearly loved and missed by all his family. Cremation service to take place at Barham Crematorium on Friday June 30, at 1.20pm. Donations if desired can be made to The Civil Service Benevolent Fund at www.jdilnotsmith.co.uk Enquiries to J Dilnot Smith & Son.
Jane Elizabeth WHITING
Sadly passed away at Darent Valley Hospital on May 24, aged 72 Jane was loving, generous and kind with a warm heart. Jane will be greatly missed by all her family and friends and will be in our hearts forever. A funeral service will be held at Bluebell Cemetery on Tuesday June 20 at 11.15am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Shelterbox.
Olga Mary WILLS
Sadly passed away on June 4, 2023, aged 93. Much loved by her family and her many friends. Funeral service to be held at St Pauls Roman Catholic Church, Maison Dieu Road, Dover on Tuesday July 4 at 11.00pm, followed by a burial at Bybrook Cemetery, Ashford at 1.00pm. Family flowers only. All welcome.
In Memoriams
Len BARLOW
07.07.1935 – 15.06.2017 My beloved Husband Len. Always in my thoughts, forever in my heart. I miss you so much. Your loving Wife Pauline xxx You left behind so many treasured memories for us. Your loving Daughters Rachel and Georgina and their Families xxx
Tony BEAUMONT
In loving memory 17.06.2000 Treasured memories of a much loved and missed dad and grandad. With love, Debra, Julian, Andrea, Paul and Families xx
Vanessa Joy CAMP
June 16, 2011 In loving memory of a wonderful Wife, Mother and Grandmother. Love from Chris, Sarah, Matthew, Magda and Ellie. Twelve years to the day, since you went away but still loved so much.
Ellen HALSTEAD
June 16, 1990. Your Gentle Ways been gone so long. Memories are all I have. I miss you Mum, and Dad Reg. Sentimental Me, Loving You. Mama Liked The Roses. Promised Land. Elizabeth Halstead
Birthday Memoriams
Sylvia NUTMAN (Clifford)
(Clifford) You are always in our hearts. We miss you so much. Forever our SHINING STAR John, Jan, Keith & Mavis
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