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BRIANTSPUDDLE AND AFFPUDDLE OBITUARIES/EULOGIES

NEWS In 2011 Charlie died and Kath moved to Turberville Court and carried
on filling every minute of every day with her clubs, choir, outings and
flowers. About 6 years ago the worst thing that could happen to Kath was her
VILLAGE HALL NEWS diagnosed Age Related Macular Degeneration. She was losing her sight and her
life as she knew it. Then she had to stop driving and the car had to go which was
a real wrench and Kath felt she had lost her freedom. No more trips out for ice
As we batten down the hatches for the second
named storm this year ‘Storm Dennis’ its good to be creams. Now in her mid nineties she carried on doing as much as she still could
able to see the snowdrops on display and the with her various clubs and piano playing but over the last couple years her sight
daffodils on their way out of the ground reminding deteriorated quite quickly leaving her unable to see much at all and she also
us that spring is just round the corner. Last month I began to get frail. She had to give up playing the piano and many clubs and
told you we where just putting the finishing touches to our Burns night celebrations outings. Over the last year it seemed she spent more of her time in her flat seeing
and I’m please to be able to say all our hopes and efforts came together in an fewer and fewer people and growing more frail, frustrated with her age related
excellent night of superb food and a full bar with the haggis being processed disabilities.
After being hospitalised on Boxing Day after a fall in her kitchen, she passed
away peacefully in the early hours of January 22nd. I like to think that she is now
with her beloved Charlie and my mum.

Kath loved Bere Regis and she did a lot for the village and the number of people
here to remember her is testament to her popularity and hearts she touched.
And to think if she hadn’t happened to stop outside a butchers shop in a small
village in Dorset, none of us would be here in this church today and Bere Regis
and so many people would be the poorer for not knowing her. Goodbye Kath.
You will be sorely missed but never forgotten and always loved.

Tribute from Parish Council chairman
The funeral of Kath Jeeves, cheerful and enthusiastic contributor to nearly every
Bere Regis organisation and activity over a span of almost 60 years, was held at
Weymouth Crematorium on St Valentine’s Day, 14 February.
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In the afternoon, the parish church was filled with her family and the many friends
and colleagues from all the organisations she had been involved with over the
years, at a Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for
her life. At Kath’s request, there was no mourning, so,
with colour and music we celebrated the life of this
lovely lady who gave so much fun and enjoyment to so
many people, young and old, for so many years.
Rest in Peace and Laughter, Kath. We shall miss you so
much.
Ian Ventham

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