Maria Jane Curling (4 Jun 1936 - 17 Nov 2022)

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Maria JaneStroke Association, Maidstone

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Maria JaneGlaucoma UK

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Vinters Park Crematorium Bearsted Road Maidstone, Kent. ME14 5LG
Date
10th Jan 2023
Time
11am
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In loving memory of Maria Jane Curling, a Sister, Aunt, Friend, Loving Mum to Vanessa and Melissa, Devoted Grandma to Daniel, Ryan, Annalise and Kian and Great Grandchild Noah. Loving Step Mum to Elgar and Grandma Marie to Lloyd, Samuel, Amelia, Sophia and Theo.

Maria (Formally known as Marie) sadly passed away on Saturday 17th November 2022
Aged 86 years. Maria will be deeply missed always by her loving family and friends.

Family flowers only have been requested - Thank you.

Donations (if you wish) gratefully in Maria's memory for either of these two charities close to her heart and ours
'Stroke Association' or 'Glaucoma UK' - these may be made via this online tribute page.

Mum will be starting her final journey from her much loved home.

Loosing Mum so soon after our loving Dad has been very traumatic, upsetting but we thank you all for your kind words and cards supporting us at such a sad and difficult time.

Fiona Penswick donated £10 in memory of Maria

In loving memory of a very close and valued friend of my mum and dad's. xx

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  • Thank you. Your lovely Mum Renee was a very good friend also to mum as well as your dad.

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Jennie Johnson donated £20 in memory of Maria

Remembering my lovely Godmother. Such lovely memories to cherish from my childhood, when we visited you and you came to our house, card games were played a lot! My late Mum and Marie were life long friends

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  • Very kind words Jennie. Our mums reunited in friendship

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Jane Canning wrote

Thank you to Auntie Marie for being my second mum throughout my childhood (with Auntie Marie Petit). You taught me to swim, introduced me to some of my favourite authors, we all watched Dallas and Dynasty together and you helped me with my knitting! We all ran in and out of our 3 homes, the Curlings, Petits and Kirks, playing, trips to the beach, picnics, halloween parties, the list is endless. You were a constant calming and loving presence throughout my childhood and I will always remember you with love, Jane xx

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  • Thank you for your kind words and tribute at the service was lovely and comforting to hear. We all had the best child hood, and would not change anything.

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Joanne Thornton donated £20 in memory of Maria

In memory of Marie x

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Lynne Martin donated £20 in memory of Maria
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Amanda Gammon donated £20 in memory of Maria

In memory of a lovely kind lady. Rest in peace x

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  • Thank you for your kind words and taking good care of Dad and Mum over the years. They were both very fond of you.

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Lloyd Curling wrote

I have such fond memories of Grandma Marie. She was always remarkably well composed and elegant. She had a brilliant intellect and dry sense of humour. She kept Grandad in check at all times which I'm sure was no easy task! However, the thing I most admired about her was her humility and caring personality. She always had time to listen and offer her thoughtful insights and wisdom on any conversations we had. When our daughter Amelia was born, and were struggling into new uncharted territory for us, she sent us very warm hearted letters of encouragement and even hand knitted some lovely cardigans in the perfect new born size which was quite an amazing skill. She will be so dearly missed by us all and will live on in our hearts forever.

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  • Thank you Lloyd very lovely and comforting tribute to Grandma Marie.

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This was taken at my 40th in 1992 ❤️

This was taken at my 40th in 1992 ❤️

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  • What a great party Val. Remembered well

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Joanne And family wrote

Auntie Marie and Uncle Dave, my childhood family. So many happy memories along with Auntie Val and Uncle Phil and all us kids. The Curlings, Kirks and Petits knew how to have fun. Rest peacefully. Joanne xxx

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  • Thank you Joanne for your kind words and coming to mums final farewell. It was lovely to see you even though the circumstances. I agree we all knew to have fun and a great childhood to cherish for sure.

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Val & Phil Kirk wrote

Dearest Marie... Our neighbour & friend for just short of 50 years... Loving & very caring..she would always be there if you needed her..
Wonderful memories.. Marie teaching our children to swim... She was sooo patient! Our adult swimming at the Black lion when the kids were at school.... Such fun!! (all 6 of us)!
Always in & out of each others houses. We had great Halloween parties.. All the children.. Phil & I.. Marie & Brian.. Marie & Dave... Hard to believe there are only 2 of us left now..😔... Sleep tight lovely lady... Will never forget you... ❤️❤️❤️

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  • Thank you both so much for all the support you have given me over the years. You have both been so kind, lovely neighbours and very good friends. As for the adult swims when we were all at school, was this when my dad got thrown out of the Black Lion for jumping off the diving board. You six were worse than us children who were angels. Love You Both XXXXX

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  • Yes Mel... We were the leaping nuns.. So called by Brian... Your mum was always sooo well behaved.... Unlike your dad!! 🤣... Love you all loads xxxx ❤️

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Karen Tillett donated £30 in memory of Maria
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Karen Tillett wrote

Dear Marie, I often stayed at your house. Mel and I would mess around on Dads CB. Best part was your dinners, my favourite cheese and onion potato pie with spaghetti hoops and a cup of tea before we went ice-skating.
Penfold the hamster was the highlight of coming round your house, me and Mel took him from school, and we wanted to keep him at home that much that we even lied to the school and told them that he died.
I will never forget the golden memories of
Marie, sleep tighy you done a wonderful job bringing up 2 beautiful daughters. Lots of love, Kaz 😘

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  • What a beautiful tribute. Thank you.

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  • I love this photo of my beloved Mum and I on Christmas Day. Memories to treasure and keep locked in my heart until we meet again. Love You Mum Always XXX

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Kian Surridge wrote

Couldn't have asked for a more supportive and loving Grandma to grow up with all throughout my childhood and Teens, whether it be having me round for a sleepover and waking up early to watch TV together, Our little tea breaks on Saturday school which always included a perfect selection of biscuits. You spoilt and taught me so much while growing up and I will cherish that all throughout my adulthood and pass on your kindness to the future generations of our family.

Love you so much, Kian x

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  • Beautiful words Kian. Grandma loved you so much and was very proud of you always xxxx

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Daniel Hill donated £10 in memory of Maria
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Daniel Hill wrote

Not a day goes by when I don’t think about you Grandma. You were there for me in my darkest times and I will never be able to repay you for that. One thing I am happy for though is that you are now at peace (even if you’re with grandad up there!) and you were able to meet Noah who still remembers the fun he had on your stairlift! Until we meet again, love from the favourite grandchild, granddaughter-in-law and great-grandson, Daniel, Emma and Noah xxxx

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Ryan Hill donated £10 in memory of Maria

The most loving and caring Grandma we all could ask for, and took care of us all until the very end. We're glad you are finally reunited with Grandad and can listen to his awful jokes! We will always remember everything you've done for us, but you can rest in peace now. Love always, Ryan and Courtney x

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