Matilda "Anne" Calow (5 Jul 1944 - 19 Apr 2021)

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Location
Medway Crematorium Robin Hood Lane Chatham ME5 9QU
Date
21st May 2021
Time
11am
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In loving memory of Matilda "Anne" Calow, who fell asleep for the last time in the arms of her eldest son, Adam, at their family home on 19th April 2021. She leaves behind her husband, Glen, who she'd been married to for 53 years.

Anne was a truly wonderful person. Kind, loyal, selfless and generous. She never ran out of conversation and could find out the life story of a stranger before the bus even arrived.

One of thirteen siblings, she lived for family; a value which she has encouraged in her own children. Anne was a loving and devoted Mother to her three Sons and Daughter: Adam, Neil, Mark and Niki. She also delighted in her role as Nanny to her six Grandchildren, whom she considered a true gift: Her legacy on this Earth.

Whilst Anne enjoyed many pastimes, from playing cards to writing poetry, the simplest pleasures of all she took from all around her. The flowers and trees, to the sounds of the birds. She loved nature and always felt content being able to sit with the sun on her face and simply watch the world go by. She adored the water and was always happiest by a lake or sea - never missing the opportunity for a boat trip!

Anne was a beautiful soul and will be truly missed by all of those who were fortunate enough to know her.

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Her funeral will be held on Friday 21st May 2021 at 11am. Regretfully, due to Covid restrictions we have to limit the number of guests who can directly attend. However, the service will be streamed for anyone who may wish to pay their last respects. Please visit: https://www.obitus.com/ and use the following login details:

Username: fepu5283
Password: 429438

Although mum loved flowers, she always felt that the money spent on funeral flowers could do more good helping others. So we are asking those who wish to, to contribute to a charity that mum held dear to her heart - the RNLI Lifeboats.

Thank you to all those who have held mum and those she has left behind, in your thoughts. Your kind words and memories have brought us comfort at this sad time.

We love you mum.
Sleep well xx

Adam Calow donated £50 in memory of Matilda

Love you always, Mum xx

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Linda Clitheroe donated £20 in memory of Matilda

I loved my Aunt Anne, such a special person. Will miss her greatly.

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Janice Croft donated in memory of Matilda

Deepest sympathy at this sad time. Love Janice

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Natasha Dye donated £30 in memory of Matilda

God Bless Auntie Anne love always Tasha Stephen and family ❤️❤️

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fred Little donated in memory of Matilda

A lovely woman sadly missed, love fred jacqui and all their family xxx

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Melinda Rogers donated in memory of Matilda

Fond memories of Anne over so many years from when I was just little. I’ll never forget the wonderful trip she arranged to the Isle of Wight for Uncle Doug when we all had such a fun time.
My heartfelt thoughts to Glen, Adam, Neil, Mark, Niki and the grandchildren.

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Vicki Webb donated £50 in memory of Matilda

I have fond memories of Auntie Anne from childhood and in growing up. Always smiling and welcoming and enjoyed listening to her chatter about her family, who were without doubt her whole world. My heart goes out to Uncle Glen, Adam, Neil, Mark, Nikki and all her much loved Grandchildren. Thinking of you all. Rest peacefully Auntie Anne xxx

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Gillian Clucas donated in memory of Matilda

Farewell Anne. Thank you for your friendship since our families moved into Punch Croft over 50 years ago.

Condolences to your family with love from Jill and the Clucas family.

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Anne’s  mum dad and all 13 children Anne second youngest a beautiful big family loads of good memories ❤️

Anne’s mum dad and all 13 children Anne second youngest a beautiful big family loads of good memories ❤️

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Alan frampton donated £50 in memory of Matilda

We have many wonderful memories of our friendship with Anne over the last 59 years. She always made us so welcome and always managed to organize visits from the children and grandchildren while we there. We also enjoyed our holidays with Anne and Glen.
All our thoughts are with Glen and the family at this time.
Alan and Rita

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Pauline & Ray Frost wrote

Heartfelt hugs to Uncle Glen, Adam, Neil, Mark and Niki. Aunty Anne was a lovely lady. We always enjoyed your family’s company and I will never forget our Gladiator day out.

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Suzie Sillett donated £30 in memory of Matilda

Rest in peace Aunt Anne

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Brenda Kidson donated £50 in memory of Matilda

Lots of fond memories growing up with you ,rest in peace

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Brenda Kidson wrote

Lots of fond memories of growing up together. Rest in peace

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Louisa Little donated £40 in memory of Matilda

I remember you as a little girl may you rest in peace

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John Little donated £20 in memory of Matilda

In memory of my dear Aunt Anne, a kind soul.

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David Little donated £50 in memory of Matilda

Some of my fondest memories as a child were visiting with my dad. You always gave me the biggest cuddles xxx love always David and Kevin

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David Little wrote

Some of my fondest memories as a child were visiting with my dad, you always gave me the biggest of cuddles , I’ll never forget those xx

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Angie Larkin donated £50 in memory of Matilda

Sending our heartfelt condolences to Glen, Adam, Neil, Mark, Niki and family.

I hope your day is full of family , friendship and wonderful memories of Ann. We will be thinking of you all.

With regards, and on behalf of her brother Bill and Vera, Billy, Steve and Angie

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Chay Whymark donated £50 in memory of Matilda

Love always thinking of you all chay ruth and the whymarks

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Sharon Neate donated £50 in memory of Matilda

It is so sad the older I get to keep losing the elder members of our wonderful big family, but so much harder for Uncle Glen, Adam, Neil, Mark and Niki to have lost their wife and mother, and also the Grandchildren Auntie Anne so adored and delighted in having. Thinking of all of you xx

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Jean Whymark donated £50 in memory of Matilda

In loving memories of our sister Anne sleep peacefully love and miss you from Lisa Jeannie and Albert ❤️❤️❤️

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Those were the days hop picking with brother Fred and sister Jeannie xx

Those were the days hop picking with brother Fred and sister Jeannie xx

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Jean Whymark wrote

Loving and happy memories of our lovely sister miss you ❤️❤️❤️

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Jennine Cottam donated £50 in memory of Matilda

God Bless Auntie Anne, always in n our hearts and memories xxxxx

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