Ann Instance (31 Aug 1941 - 30 May 2026)

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Location
English Martyrs Church Frindsbury Road Strood ME2 4JA
Date
2nd Jul 2026
Time
11am
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Thames View Crematorium Gravesend Road Shorne, Gravesend DA12 3JH
Date
2nd Jul 2026
Time
1pm

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Ann Instance (née Lenihan)
31 August 1941 – 30 May 2026

Ann Instance passed away peacefully at home on 30 May 2026, surrounded by her family, following a short illness.

Ann was known for her warmth, generosity, strong character, sense of humour and love of family and friends. She enjoyed travelling, particularly the many winters she and Bryan spent in Spain following retirement. She was a proud grandmother to Jo, Sam, Harry, Ben, May, Jess, Ed and Meg, all of whom she loved dearly.

Ann will be greatly missed by her husband Bryan, her family, her many friends, and all whose lives she touched.

Funeral Mass: 2nd July, 11:00am at English Martyrs Church, Frindsbury.
Committal: Thames View Crematorium.
Reception: The Knowle Country House, Higham.

Flowers to be delivered to T. Allen, 1-3 Wells Road, Strood, Kent ME2 2PN by 9am 2nd July or 3:30pm on 1st July. Alternatively Donations can be made to Cancer Research UK.


May she rest in peace.

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Eamonn O’Keeffe & Family wrote

To Bryan, Claire & Mark and also Jim & Kathy Lenihan: Please accept our sincere condolences 💐. Aunt Ann is remembered fondly in our family for her goodwill, her unique story telling, her sense of fun, and for being ever ready to laugh! God bless and keep her generous soul as she is reunited with the Blackrock Road team of Grandad, Granny, Elma, Denis, Therese and Conor🙏🏼☘️❤️

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