Kenneth George Fiddyment

Kenneth George Fiddyment (10 Feb 1950 - 21 Feb 2024)

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Location
Medway Crematorium Robin Hood Lane Bluebell Hill ME5 9QU
Date
19th Apr 2024
Time
1pm
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Chatham Town Football Club The Bauvill Stadium Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 6LR
Date
19th Apr 2024
Time
2pm

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In loving memory of Kenneth George Fiddyment who sadly passed away on 21st February 2024 aged 74 years. A very much loved husband to Linda and father to Kirstie and Jaclyn and grandad to Tom. We will miss his sense of humour, kindness and his calmness in any situation. We will miss seeing you make Lego, enjoying football, holidays at Broadstairs, family breakfasts and so much more. No more telling us which buses and coaches you have driven. Forever in our heart's until we meet again, God Bless. Love you always. xx


We would love you to wear colours to the funeral as a celebration of Ken’s life.

Donations - we would like to support Chatham Town Football Club Academy as Ken was a keen supporter of Chatham Town and of grassroots youth football both boys and girls. There will be collection boxes at the Crematorium and at the wake. Chatham Town Football Club (2000). Sort Code 30-84-63. Account Number : 33752860. please put Ken’s name as a reference.

Alternatively donations to Medway Foodbank where Ken volunteered. Help in the Community - Charity Number 1166505.

Laura Dawson wrote

I'm so sorry that I couldn't make the funeral. I was thinking about you Ken the whole day though. You were actually a really big part of my teeneage years. Not only were you the best manager a girl's football team could ask for but you were one of the nicest, funniest, most supportive people I have ever met. Many a time you took me home in your taxi after a night out, making sure I got home ok and never taking more than a fiver. You were an exceptional human being and were even there when I needed a shoulder to cry on. I'll never forget you, Ken. Sleep well 💙💙💙

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  • What a nice tribute to Ken, thank you so much Laura. He loved his time with Gillingham Ladies and would gladly help any one of you. His funeral is available online now so just message me if you would like the details. Love Linda xx

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Mike Pearce wrote

Ken. In my lifetime; I've often heard the phrase, 'I never heard anyone say a bad word about him/her.' It's a bit of a cliché I suppose and whenever I've heard it, I've thought 'hmm, that's not exactly true!'

Then we come to you. I knew you for nearly 30 years and that phrase is no longer a cliché. Hand on heart, I never heard a bad word about you; in fact, quite the opposite.

Your humour was superb and even on a freezing, wet Sunday afternoon, after only just making kick off because of traffic, you'd find something funny to say.

Yesterday, as we all gathered to say goodbye and celebrate your life and time with us, I listened to recollections; some I knew and many I didn't, and was chuckling away as it was all just so you.

The fact that there was literally standing room only says it all. You touched so many peoples' lives in such a positive way.

The Chinese nights out won't be the same without you and now someone else will have to remind me not to forget the date! We've got one next week. I would save you a satay but we both know Colin won't let that happen!

Sleep well, Ken. I'll miss you mate.

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  • Dear Mike, thank you so much for your lovely message which has captured Ken so well. I am glad you had a chuckle and felt the day was just so Ken, we’ve had many a laugh in amongst the tears. Messages from friends and family have really helped us. Take a photo at the Chinese as you remember him! Love Linda xx

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Linda Jones wrote

Still can't believe we will not sit and talk over a meal Ken. Our 'Anniversary Trips' were always great - you and Brian waiting patiently for Linda and I to shop, sharing laughs and hiccups, remembering you always helping the coach driver with cases but above all enjoying great friendship and company. We will always be there for you Linda. Rest in peace dear Ken. Linda xx

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  • Linda thank you so much for the message and the memories. We have so many to look back on. Special times! Love Linda xx

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It takes somebody incredibly special to take on the role of the most magical man, and how lucky we were it was you. Uncle Ken it's now time for you to fly through the sky and shine brighter than you ever have. Thank you will never be enough xxx

It takes somebody incredibly special to take on the role of the most magical man, and how lucky we were it was you. Uncle Ken it's now time for you to fly through the sky and shine brighter than you ever have. Thank you will never be enough xxx

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  • What memories we have of him in so many ways. Thanks for posting the photo. Love Linda xx

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Claire Rouse wrote

Our dear Ken and one half of The Fruity Boys! My dear dad’s bestie, peas in a pod. So many wonderful memories such as buying us all drinks all evening and Blod and Stan’s Ruby wedding party, only for us to discover it was a free bar! 😂 Always the life and soul, keep partying up there, you're in great company. Love and miss you, night God bless xxx

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  • Oh the memories he has left us Claire. We will miss him so much xx

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Robert Kellar wrote

After intensive soul searching as to what to say about Ken without writing a vast novel bigger than any previous authors, I have decided I can do no better than borrow just 3 words from the late great Tina Turner and say Ken- You Were SIMPLY THE BEST

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  • Dear Bob, what a lovely message. It brought tears to our eyes when we read it! We have so many memories of time spent with you, Dot and the family. Thank you for your friendship. Ken and I loved time spent with you on holiday from camping to cruising. Ken will always be central to those precious times and memories. xx

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In relaxed mode!

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  • Did they have another mode when they were together? What a bond they formed xx

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A special photo taken on a special day xx

A special photo taken on a special day xx

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  • He always had time for a hug Mandy! Special memories xx

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Mandy Malkin wrote

Kenny, we are missing you so much already. We miss the laughs you gave us. We miss how in your quiet, unassuming way you showed your care and love for and loyalty to the family. You were indeed a big brother to us.
We are relying on the memories and the sense of humour that lives on in the girls to keep us going - until we meet again. Love always, Mandy & Keith xx

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  • Dear Mandy and Keith, thank you so much for your message. We definitely do miss Ken so much but I am so glad we got to spend time with you both in retirement. Ken and I often commented on how much we enjoyed that time together. Love Linda xx

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Simon Fiddyment wrote

Hi Kenny. Loads of great memories from my childhood, I always got excited when I heard that we were going to see Uncle Kenny, and used to love the Boxing Day get together. I'll remember your gentle humour, and the running jokes that you kept going year after year. You were still telling the same jokes when I last saw you a few years ago! I'll always see that constant smile you had on your face. And the pipe. Wish I could see you one more time mate... Love Simon

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  • Dear Simon, thank you for your lovely message. We too looked forward to Boxing Day spent with you and the family, so many memories to cherish. Love Linda xx

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Christine Dale wrote

Thank you Ken for being so kind and helpful. Aways had a way of brightening up the worst of days. You will be missed by everyone who knew you.God bless you..

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  • Dear Chris, thank you so much for your lovely words - they mean a lot to us xx

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Tracy Woodman wrote

Ken was such a perfect gentlemen. He was so kind and thoughtful and I know he is missed by so many people who’s live he has touched.
I remember Ken on the buses and he always made sure I was ok. We would always have a good catch up whenever I was on one of his routes.
Even being part of my wedding day and helping with transporting guests to the reception. Nothing was too much trouble for Ken x
He lives on in his family and will never be forgotten. X

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Lesley Payne wrote

So many beautiful tributes to a kind and generous man who will be missed by so many people All our love to you Linda, Kirstie and Jaclyn. From Les, Mike and David. Xx

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  • Thanks so much for your lovely message. Look forward to seeing you xx

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Kenneth George Fiddyment It takes somebody incredibly special to take on the role of the most magical man, and how lucky we were it was you. Uncle Ken it's now time for you to fly through the sky and shine brighter than you ever have. Thank you will never be enough xxx

It takes somebody incredibly special to take on the role of the most magical man, and how lucky we were it was you. Uncle Ken it's now time for you to fly through the sky and shine brighter than you ever have. Thank you will never be enough xxx

In relaxed mode!

In relaxed mode!

A special photo taken on a special day xx

A special photo taken on a special day xx

Elizabeth with Father Christmas(Ken).Thank you for the memory

Elizabeth with Father Christmas(Ken).Thank you for the memory

Until we sing and dance together again - love you Kenny xx

Until we sing and dance together again - love you Kenny xx

Dear Ken, not just a brother-in-law, but a dear friend. Thanks for the great laughs on holidays, parties, Christmas and family get togethers. You were my excellent tea making buddy at Broadstairs - now the pressure is on! No more comebacks for the fruity boys, but I’m sure we’ll be playing music together again one day. I will miss you until we meet again and by the way, I’m sure it’s your round next!

Dear Ken, not just a brother-in-law, but a dear friend. Thanks for the great laughs on holidays, parties, Christmas and family get togethers. You were my excellent tea making buddy at Broadstairs - now the pressure is on! No more comebacks for the fruity boys, but I’m sure we’ll be playing music together again one day. I will miss you until we meet again and by the way, I’m sure it’s your round next!

Brothers together forever, I'll miss you Ken, give dad and mum a hug from me and the boys xx

Brothers together forever, I'll miss you Ken, give dad and mum a hug from me and the boys xx

Since the age of 11 you have been a big presence in my life and now I have to say goodbye to a brother in law that has always been there for me & Phil. The M & D disco’s in our courting years, celebrating our decades birthdays together , the Christmas’s, the holidays, the support through Dads illness, the support raising our children especially when Phil was unemployed…I could go on forever but the laughs! Oh the laughs you gave us! is there anything more precious? Thank you Ken from the bottom of my broken heart 💔 . We promise to look after Linda and your girls . I will miss you …until we meet again in glory 😘❤️‍🩹

Since the age of 11 you have been a big presence in my life and now I have to say goodbye to a brother in law that has always been there for me & Phil. The M & D disco’s in our courting years, celebrating our decades birthdays together , the Christmas’s, the holidays, the support through Dads illness, the support raising our children especially when Phil was unemployed…I could go on forever but the laughs! Oh the laughs you gave us! is there anything more precious? Thank you Ken from the bottom of my broken heart 💔 . We promise to look after Linda and your girls . I will miss you …until we meet again in glory 😘❤️‍🩹

Miss you so much Fatboy,thanks for being the best dad I could ever wish for! Nothing was ever too much for you to do for me ,whether it was making me a cuppa or driving me miles to play football!!!!! I would like one more chance to thank you in person xxx

Miss you so much Fatboy,thanks for being the best dad I could ever wish for! Nothing was ever too much for you to do for me ,whether it was making me a cuppa or driving me miles to play football!!!!! I would like one more chance to thank you in person xxx

Always us and Phil making the tea xx

Always us and Phil making the tea xx

In memory if a fantastic grandad who is truly missed. We love you and thank god for the love and memories we have with you. Rest well till we can see you again xxx

In memory if a fantastic grandad who is truly missed. We love you and thank god for the love and memories we have with you. Rest well till we can see you again xxx