Josephine Margarite Cristina Firth (27 Oct 1934 - 20 Jan 2026)

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Our Lady of Gillingham Roman Catholic Church 2A Ingram Road Gillingham, Kent. ME7 1YL
Date
3rd Mar 2026
Time
11.30am
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In loving memory of Josephine Margarite Cristina Firth who sadly passed away on 20th January 2026, aged 91 years

Frances-Mary, Clare and Louise kindly ask that family flowers only may be sent by 11.00 am on Monday 2nd March 2026, c/o John weir Funeral Directors, 127 Watling Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2YY. Telephone No: 01634 855558

Donations in Josephine’s memory may be made to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

For those of you who are unable to attend there is a link for a live stream on the day:

http://www.kentchurches.com/

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Jerry Jeremiah Gilder wrote

Generous. Truthfull. Taught me how to read. Cry sometimes because my upbringing involved more stik than love, cant be helped, go rest you Mrs. Beside your good son xxx

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Julie Williamson donated £50 in memory of Josephine

To, Francis-Mary, Clare and Louise
Your mum was a very beautiful lady and will be sadly missed by many but never forgotten.
Thinking of you ladies during this sad time.
Lots of love,
Julie, Steve, Caragh and Lewis xx

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Susan Stedman donated £40 in memory of Josephine

We have known Jo for many years, she was a bright and intelligent lady always kind and we enjoyed her company. Jo will be missed by us all.
With Love from Sue Chris and family.

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Vicki Webster donated £50 in memory of Josephine

In loving memory of wonderful Jo.

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90th birthday celebrations

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Vicki Webster wrote

I am missing my lovely friend so much and remembering with love our trips, lunches, theatre and chats. So thankful for her support in saddest times, her resilience and the example of a Christian life well - lived that continues to inspire me. You have left wonderful memories Jo. Thank you. Rest in peace and rise in glory.

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Beverley and Steve Allitt donated £50 in memory of Josephine

What a privilege to have had you as a friend. I have so many lovely memories of our times together.

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Mary Prettyjohn donated £25 in memory of Josephine

Remembering Josephine, a lovely lady x

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Mary Prettyjoh wrote

Josephine was just the loveliest lady, she was a wonderful friend to my mother and was so kind to me after I lost her. She had such a strong faith and I never heard her say a bad word about anyone.Sending love to Frances Mary, Clare and Louise xx

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Stuart Millar donated £20 in memory of Josephine

To France’s , Claire , and Louise and extending family . So sorry to hear of your mother Josephine passing . Such a sad time but your mother had such a long fruitful life . And was well loved

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See you later alligator, in a while crocodile

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Julie Murphy wrote

I didn't khow Josephine for that long but she was a lovely lady and I will miss her dearly her kindness and warmth she was a amazing person inside and out untill we meet again reast in peace love from julie .

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Barbara Firth donated £50 in memory of Josephine
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Cathrina O'Malley wrote

Condolences to Frances, Claire and Louise and all the family on the sad passing of Josephine. She was such a lovely lady.
Cathrina

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Jo was a fabulous theatre mentor

Jo was a fabulous theatre mentor

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Antony Simpson donated £10 in memory of Josephine

For Auntie Josephine.

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Antony Simpson wrote

Auntie Josephine was an incredible and amazing woman. Auntie Josephine's warmth, kindness, love and support will live forever in my memories.

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Anne DOWNES (Nee Duffy) wrote

To Frances Mary Clare Louise and extended family, deepest condolences on the passing of Josephine a lovely lady and Aunt May she Rest in Peace 🙏

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