Remembering Josie, loving and caring lifelong friend of Janice and cousin of Nicola, Richard and families. She will be greatly missed xx
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Josephine Maher (8 Aug 1942 - 4 Nov 2025)
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Josephine
The Medway Hospital Charity
£520.00
+ Gift Aid of £127.50
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Funeral Director
- Location
- Thames View Crematorium Gravesend Road Shorne, Gravesend DA12 3JH
- Date
- 9th Dec 2025
- Time
- 1pm
In Loving Memory of Josephine Maher (née Hayes)
Josephine Maher, born Josephine Hayes in Higham, Kent, passed away peacefully on 4 November 2025. A cherished wife, devoted mother, loving grandmother and beloved member of her community, Josephine’s warmth and kindness touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
Married for 55 years to her devoted husband Michael Maher, Josephine built a life defined by love, loyalty, and quiet strength. Together they raised two daughters, Rachel and Charlotte, who will forever carry forward her compassion, wisdom, and gentle spirit.
A true local lady, Josephine remained deeply connected to her Higham roots throughout her life. She was known for her generosity, her thoughtful nature, and her ability to make others feel instantly welcomed and cared for. Her presence brought comfort; her laughter brought light.
Josephine will be remembered not only for the love she gave, but for the dignity, grace, and resilience with which she lived. She leaves behind a legacy of family, kindness, and cherished memories that will be held close in the hearts of all who knew her.
She is fondly missed, and her absence leaves a profound void — yet her spirit will continue to guide and inspire those she loved most.
May she rest in peace, joining her sister, brother and parents.
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Following the crematorium service the family warmly invite you to join us at the Social Club in Higham at 14:30hrs. We would be grateful for your presence as we come together to remember Josephine, share memories, and celebrate her life with those who loved her.
Social Club, Hermitage Road, Higham, ME3 7DD
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A pleasure to have known you Josie. Xxx
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A lovely woman. So very sorry for your families loss. Rest In Peace Josie. Victoria, David & family xxx
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On behalf of all the Mahers and family, we are deeply overwhelmed by the kind and loving words, the heartfelt sentiments, and the generous donations made to Medway Hospital in memory of Mummy (Josephine). Your support has brought a great comfort to our family during an incredibly difficult time. Thank you to our family members and dear friends for your compassion, your presence, and your kindness. We are truly grateful. Rachelx
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My prayers are with you but I feel so sad I won't see her again. Fly high! Christine Bushell.
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In memory of our dear friend Josie. Lots of love Sylvia and Francis xx
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All our love to Uncle Michael, Rachel and Charlotte, and families, Auntie Josie will be sadly missed, but will be remembered will love and laughter. Julia, Chris, Kerrie, Matthew and Phoebe xxxxx
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It was wonderful seeing you and the family yesterday on such a sad day. Thank you for your loving support and thoughts through these difficult times. xxxx
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RIP HRH JOSEPHINA
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So many wonderful memories of my lovely Auntie Josie. May she Rest In Peace. Lots of love to Uncle Michael, Rachel, Charlotte & family; thinking of you all at this time. Jane, Iain, William & Joseph xxxx
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Dear Jane, Thank you so much for coming yesterday, both yours and Auntie Sylvia's supporting kind words have given us much love and strength at this time. xxxx
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So Sorry to hear about Josephine’s passing away. Our thoughts are with Michael and his family. With deepest sympathy, Allan and Pam Robinson.
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Thanks for all the happy times spent together. Rest in peace ❤️
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So sorry Michael to hear of the sad loss of Josephine. Unfortunately I never got to meet her in person. May she rest in peace.
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My condolences to Josie family. She will be missed
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With love and condolences to Michael, Rachel, Charlotte and families. Happy memories of Auntie Josie from Vanessa and family. xxxxxx
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It was such a privilege to know you, Josie: your love, sense of fun and great care of so many touched many lives. You will be forever in our memories. All our thoughts and love to Michael and all the family. Jenny and Allie (Wallace) as well as the Oz contingent xx
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All our love and wishes to Josephine’s family
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So sorry about your loss, myself and my family will miss you
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I was honoured to call Josie my friend such a clever and kind person who was loved by so many. Rest peacefully in the arms of God 🙏
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Rest in peace Josie, you were one very kind lovely lady.
Happy memories of you & the family living in Forge Lane. Xxx
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I’m so sorry for your loss. No words can ease the pain, but I am thinking of you and all of your family. Love Colleen and the quinn family.
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A lovely woman. So very sorry for your families loss. Rest In Peace Josie. Victoria, David & family xxx
Montage of Mummy's and Daddy's Family
Auntie Patsy, Granny and Mummy
Mummy and her dear brother George
Mummy, Josephine relaxing.
All together again xxxx
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