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13 Dec 1924 Fatal Fall- Shock following a fractured thigh was stated by Dr. Murray Jones (Wye) at an inquest on
Wednesday to be the cause of death of Mrs Sarah A Begent 77 widow of Edward T Begent who fell while retiring to
bed at her home Thatch Cottage, on the 2nd instant, and died on Sunday. Her son Wyndham Begent, told the coroner
that she had been subject to fainting fits, and that after she had gone to her bedroom he heard a scream and found
her on the floor. She said she had fallen and broken her leg. Evidence was also given by Miss C Waters (sister)
District Nurse Wilson (Wye) and Dr. Murray Jones who had attended the deceased for heart attacks and bronchitis.
Death by misadventure was recorded.
Rev. Anthony Collett 1924 (Click)
27 Dec 1924 Bekesbourne:-
If you have a newspaper clipping or know of an online link to an obituary for someone connected to the village please let us know. There are some fascinating people involved in the history
we regret to announce the death of Mr John Birchett who was 80 years of age, and had lived in the
same house at Elmsted for 56 years. [Rose Cottage, Evington Lees]He had been staying at his son's home at
Bekesbourne for a holiday and while there was taken ill. He passed away peacefully on Tuesday the 16th, after only
a week's illness. He was known for miles around as Captain Birchett, and was much respected. The funeral took
place at Elmsted Churchand was attended by his aged brother and sister and three sons and their wives and one
daughter and a grand-daughter.
24 July 1942 'Old David' Dodd has passed on.
Basket Maker and Tinker of Brabourne
Renowned as a basket maker and tinker Mr David Dodd of Brabourne Lees died aged 88. Known as Old David all over
East Kent he was a distinctive figure, with his flowwing white beard and black cap, pushing his grinding machine
for more than 50 years. As a tinker he would take on practically any job, from making kettles, particularly of
copper, which he delighted in doing, to fitting pins in to spectacle frames.
He was especially proud of his basket making and always said 'Machinery can't compete with me here.'
This was true, for he seldom made one that was not true in shape and finish. If one happened to be half an inch
out of the true he would not sell it. Those he did sell, lasted for years.
Old David was born at Hastingleigh and after living in various places finally settled at Brabourne. He died at
the home of his eldest daughter Mrs stapleton, in Folkestone on Wednesday of last week a few weeks after an
operation on his throat.
The funeral took place at Smeeth on Monday when the family mourners included
Mr and Mrs F Stapleton (son in law and daughter)
Mr and Mrs J Dodd
Mr and Mrs C Dodd
Mr and Mrs G Dodd (sons and daughters in law)
Mr and Mrs E Allenback (son in law and daughter)
Mr T Dodd (son)
and Miss J Dodd (granddaughter)
Alfred Young 1943: FRIEND OF ALL
The parishes of Elmsted and Hastingleigh have lost a good neighbour and friend with the sudden death of Mr Alfred Young,
of the Forge House, Bodsam.
A correspondent writes:- Alfred Young was one of the kindest of men. His happy home at Forge House, Bodsham, was always
welcoming, and its inmates always ready to help a friend in need - An example, indeed, for any village.
I feel that the passing of so unselfish a man can best be marked by one who was his friend and who respected all he stood for.
For some time past Mr Young had not been in good health. By nature public spirited and of the stoic type, nothing would
induce him to give up. He died as he would have wished - in harness. I well know that the sympathy of all who knew and
respected him goes out now to his sorrowing family and his devoted wife.
30 Jan 1953 Link With the Past The last employee of St. Thomas Hospital when it owned part of Hastingleigh Village in the early
part of this century, Mr William Hayward (82) died at his home Myrtle Cottage, Hastingleigh, this
week. For many years he worked at Court Lodge, former hospital property, and for over 40 years
had been sexton. he had always lived in the district, and retired 3 years ago from his church work.
Last August, when a shrub was planted in the churchyard to commemorate the village association with
St. Thomas Hospital Mr Hayward was among those who took part in the ceremony.
He leaves a widow, three sons and two daughters. The funeral is tomorrow at hastingleigh church.
Rev. John Newbery Wells 1955 (Click)
1960 Evelyn Mary Dunbar (Click for Wikipedia page)
24 Oct 2001 Mr Jehan Daly (Click)
12 July 2002 - Mr Gerald Campion (aka Billy Bunter) (Click)
12 September 2002 - Mr.Andrew Forge
Independent Newspaper Obit
Artcritical
StudiointernationalThere are countless articles about Andrew Forge and his art career, on the internet. He is buried in the Forge family plot at Hastingleigh.
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of the village and until they get their own page on this website, these obituaries will have to act as a temporary biography . An obit for Gordon Davis would be a great addition if anyone can help.
