Stella Anne Dick (4 Dec 1942 - 3 Jan 2021)

While I might be late to hear this news, I’d still love to contribute. Miss Dick was a sheer force of nature. The only person I’ve been met who could not only teach a class immaculately but also step in and properly teach a substitute class if she had to - no read these chapters, but actual learning. She was so well read, well travelled and cultured, and truly someone a young person in Medway could look up to. What a role model - she showed me that I could be anything and go anywhere. She also taught me that Shakespeare loved to talk about food…. and in his world, food means….sex… and they’re all cavorting (I’d need the beautiful lilting Scottish accent to do that justice) but she certainly made learning fun and informative. Rest in peace Miss Dick. You were a wonderful force of nature and the world was all the richer for knowing you. Thank you for your inspiration and passion of learning xxx

Simply THE best English teacher ever RIP xx

Very sorry to hear this news. Miss Dick (as I knew her) taught me A level English Literature between 1992 and 1994. Twenty-three years and two English degrees later, I am following her example teaching my own A level English Literature lessons. Miss Dick had a wonderful way of steering me towards alternative interpretations of a text without totally revealing what it was, so it encouraged me to unravel it for myself. Thank you so much. Rest in peace.

Rest in peace dear Stella

In memory of times past. Rest in peace Stella from Maureen Malik

In affectionate memory Rest in Peace Stella

A donation from Pat for Stella

You were a good friend Stella, especially to my mum. We loved hearing your stories and listening to your adventures. Rest In Peace Stella xx

Stella we first met setting up HempstARA and with your guidance and a good Committee the Club was a great success. Even when you stepped down we kept in touch until the end. I think the 5th verse of Amazing Grace fits the Bill.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
and mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
You are part of the rich tapestry of my life Linxx

You were a very special friend Stella and I feel blessed to have met you. Rest in peace.

Thanks for the friendship

Stella has been a good friend and colleague for many years. She was always willing to listen, offer advice and support when needed. Rest in Peace Stella

In memory of Stella Anne Dick

Stella was a wonderful mentor for me at the start of my teaching career in Chatham and became a special friend and godmother to my daughter, Jenny. Rest in Peace dear friend.

RIO Stella. Good bless. Love Gina and John

I miss your wit and wisdom, goodbye my friend.

For Stella, who brought laughter wherever she sent.

I only came to know Stella when she first joined the governors at Medway Maritime Hospital, where she did a great job on behalf of patients and staff. She told me so many stories of her life and always had me laughing, even when she became very ill, and I'm sure she's doing the same in Heaven now. I wish I'd had the chance to know her earlier and I shall miss our afternoon teas.

Will always remember you as an inspirational teacher and your memorable assemblies

Will always remember you as an inspirational teacher and your memorable assemblies.

Stella, you were truly one of a kind. You inspired, mentored and guided me at St John Fisher; especially with my 'A' level teaching. Every time I teach 'Antony and Cleopatra', I will think of you.

Stella was an inspiration to me. She encouraged and supported me to always try to be the best that I could be. Her colleagues and students will always be grateful for how she helped to shape their lives.

In memory of Stella Dick

A brave woman and good friend to my aunt.

In memory of my mother’s good friend Stella. May she Rest In Peace.