Pauline Wells (7 May 1928 - 13 Dec 2025)

In loving memory of Pauline Wells who sadly passed away on 13th December 2025, age 97
Pauline is very much loved and will be greatly missed by her family, friends and all who knew her.
Pauline was the only child of Elizabeth and Gilbert Stothard. She had a very loving childhood and spent a lot of time with her cousins who also lived in Gravesend. In 1939, on the outbreak of war, her parents made the difficult decision to send her with other evacuees to Norfolk. Pauline loved to recall her time there. After leaving school, Pauline had a successful career as a secretary, eventually becoming supervisor of the typing pool. In her late teens, Pauline met the love of her life, John. They married in 1950. John and Pauline had many happy holidays, most of them accompanied by John's brother, Peter. They enjoyed playing tennis, sand yachting, and trips out on their motorbike and side-car. In 1955 they moved into their new home in Wye Road where Alison and Beverley were born. They had a wide social circle and continued to play tennis and badminton, with her parents happily babysitting for them. Sadly, in 1976, Pauline was widowed and left with two teenage daughters to care for. She ensured their lives were affected as little as possible and continued to provide a loving home for them. In fact, 10 Wye Road became a gathering point for Alison and Beverley's friends and the house was often filled with love and laughter. When Pauline was 55 she sold the house and moved to Ditton so that she could be nearer Alison and Beverley and their families. Pauline was surrounded by a huge and loving family. She eventually had 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grand-daughter. She was immensely proud of all of them, and was very interested in their lives. Pauline joined the keep-fit club in Ditton where she made many friends; she enjoyed going on coach holidays with her friend Muriel and sister-in-law, Olga, as well as regular family holidays. She enjoyed knitting, embroidery, crosswords, jigsaw puzzles and quiz programmes, as well as her daily walks. She loved going out for lunch, with venues being rated by the quality of the coffee. Big family get-togethers were always a source of great joy for her. Pauline always had a great sense of humour with a quick wit, often having everyone in tears of laughter. Pauline was always very appreciative of the love and care that Alison and Beverley provided, especially in the last ten years of her life. She was dearly loved by us all and we miss her very much.