Audrey Collins (23 Apr 1954 - 4 Feb 2023)

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Location
Medway Crematorium Robin Hood Lane (Upper) Chatham, Kent. ME5 9QU
Date
10th Mar 2023
Time
1.30pm
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In loving memory of Audrey Collins who sadly passed away after a short illness on 4th February 2023, aged 68 years.

Audrey was loved by her family, friends and colleagues around the world in the family history community and will be sorely missed by all.

Her funeral will be held at 1.30pm on Friday 10th March at Medway Crematorium, Robin Hood Lane, Blue Bell Hill, Chatham ME5 9QU. Please note this is a 15-20 minute taxi ride from Chatham station.

Anyone who attends is welcome to come back afterwards to 49 First Avenue, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2LH (but it would help if you clicked the 'attend funeral' button below, so we have an idea of numbers)

For those unable to attend in person there is a live link with a facility to watch later. Please use the following details
Website https://watch.obitus.com
Username wode9742
Password 617824

Flowers from close family only but donations in lieu of flowers in Audrey's memory would be gratefully received for 'Cancer Research UK' and 'The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association' and may be made online via the links on this page.

The family have been touched by the outpouring of tributes to Audrey we've seen on social media. Please also feel free to leave messages of tribute and condolence on this page.

Neil Killham donated £100 in memory of Audrey
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Keith Mitchell donated in memory of Audrey

A bubbly and chatty friend and colleague who will be dearly missed.

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Jim & Maggie Loughran donated £25 in memory of Audrey
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Jeanette King donated £10 in memory of Audrey

On hearing the very sad news about Audrey, her voice, smile and wicked sense of humour immediately came to mind. Over many years, on a regular basis, we shared stories as we crossed paths at the Family Record Centre, Public Record Office, London Metropolitan Archives or Society of Genealogists. She was a great ambassador for genealogy and will be missed by many, especially her family.
Rest in peace Audrey.

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Chad Hanna donated £50 in memory of Audrey

Gillian and I will very much miss seeing Audrey. Our paths will cross no more. Apparently I was responsible for suggesting she dress up as Jane at a WW2-themed Federation Conference! My sincere sympathies to friends and family.

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Robert Flood donated £30 in memory of Audrey
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Elisabeth Novitski donated in memory of Audrey

Audrey was a source of knowledge and wisdom and I will miss her friendship

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Rosemary Morgan donated £30 in memory of Audrey

With fond memories of Audrey, and sympathies to her family, from a fellow genealogist.

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Claire Newing donated £20 in memory of Audrey
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Deana Godmon wrote

When I remember Audrey I remember laughter. Goodbye Audrey may you Rest in Peace

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