Claire and David Key (Passed away 29 Oct 2025)

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Location
St Margarets Church The Street Hempnall NR15 2AD
Date
21st Nov 2025
Time
2pm
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Location
Hempnall Village Hall Bungay Road Hempnall NR15 2NG
Date
21st Nov 2025
Time
3.30pm

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In loving memory of Claire and David Key.

Claire sadly passed away on 29th October 2025 and David on 1st November 2025.

Claire and David were active members of the Hempnall village and church communities for many years, having lived in Hempnall since 1978.

Claire had been suffering for nearly 4 years with a rare type of Motor Neurone Disease. Her life was getting harder and harder by the day. Some weeks we would have good weeks and other weeks were very traumatic. But Claire pushed on like a legend. David was always there for her, and there was never a moment where their love for each other failed.

David also had his own health problems, he was suffering with multiple cancers but he never complained. So when Claire finally took her last breath, David grieved and grieved, he spent two days without her and then died on the third.

So for everyone reading this and knew Claire and David, their funeral will be at:

Hempnall Church on Friday the 21st of November @ 2pm.

The wake will be held at the village Hall afterwards.

Everyone welcome.

Christine Rodger. donated £50 in memory of Claire

In Loving Memory of Claire and David.

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Rob and Jane Johnson donated £50 in memory of Claire

In fond memory of a lovely couple who did so much to improve village life. Their dedication and commitment to the village and to each other is an inspiration to us all. Their passing has brought much sadness but equally thanks for all they did and the happiness and love they brought.

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Verity Evans wrote

We miss them more than words can say. Our hearts ache in their absence, yet we’re so grateful for the love and memories they gave us. This donation is made in their honour, with deep love and gratitude. Verity, Tom and Finn

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Verity Evans donated in memory of Claire

We miss them more than words can say. Our hearts ache in their absence, yet we’re so grateful for the love and memories they gave us. This donation is made in their honour, with deep love and gratitude.

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ANN FAGG donated £10 in memory of Claire
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Stephanie and Mark Wythe wrote

Just heard this dreadful news ,the loss of two wonderful people. We spent hours with them both when our children did scouts and rugby .RIP together 💕

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Brian and Ingrid Nash donated £10 in memory of Claire

Farewell to two friends.

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Jessica Pye donated in memory of Claire

With sincere condolences to family and friends for the very sad loss of Claire and David

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Martin Blyth donated in memory of Claire
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lorraine yeomans donated £10 in memory of Claire

Two lovely people who will be sadly missed.
Lorraine & Garry

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Brian Cutting donated in memory of Claire
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Amy Bailey donated £30 in memory of Claire

The love, kindness, and support Claire and David have shown us, and the memories we created together, will always be treasured. We’ll carry their warmth in our hearts forever, and we’ll make sure their love lives on in everything we do. The best aunt and uncle anyone could have wished for xxx

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Kirsteen Mills donated £100 in memory of Claire
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Anthony Friend donated £25 in memory of Claire

In memory of David & Claire.
David was quite simply the best line manager I have had the pleasure of working for, he and Claire always used to look out for "his boys".

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Janette Franks donated £20 in memory of Claire
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Andy Snell donated in memory of Claire
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Stephen Janette Martin donated £20 in memory of Claire

Will be sadly missed , our thoughts are with Emma Peter and their families xx

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Amanda Green donated £30 in memory of Claire

Sending my condolences. Love Manda xx

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Nigel and Lorna Haddock donated in memory of Claire

Dave was a work colleague over many years who with Claire became friends. We have only lovely thoughts of both with sadder memories of Claire as her health worsened. But she still retained a naughty glint in her eyes. David remained a true gentleman and lovely person to the end.

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Nigel Hancock donated in memory of Claire
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Rachel & Dominic Hyde-Smith wrote

David and Claire were a truly lovely couple and we will miss them dearly. They were always so kind and thoughtful and we were blessed to be their neighbours for many years. Our hearts go out to Pete and Emma, and their families. Love, Rach & Dom xx

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Rachel Hyde-Smith donated in memory of Claire

David and Claire were a truly lovely couple and we will miss them dearly. They were always so kind and thoughtful and we were blessed to be their neighbours for many years. Our hearts go out to Pete and Emma, and their families. Love, Rach & Dom xx

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Joanna Sell donated £30 in memory of Claire

So sorry to say goodbye to Dave and Claire. They gave so many of us such special childhood memories growing up in Hempnall. Sending all of the love to Pete and Emma and their families xxx

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Kerry Miller donated £10 in memory of Claire
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Paul, Liz, Dan & Ali Craske donated £20 in memory of Claire

Such a lovely couple will be sadly missed

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Valerie Carter donated in memory of Claire
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Doug Appleby donated £20 in memory of Claire
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Janice STOCKWELL donated in memory of Claire
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