Christopher John Matthews (1 Jan 1938 - 4 Jul 2024)

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Christopher JohnAir Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex

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In loving memory of Christopher John Matthews, beloved husband to Valerie and devoted father to Vaughan, Ross and Gemma who sadly passed away on 4th July 2024.

Chris had a life long love of all things aeronautical, a passion that was ignited as a young boy in London during the war. Chris completed his national service in the RAF, working on the maintenance of aircraft. He was principally based at RAF Habbaniyah in Iraq. We’ve chosen the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance charity for donations as reflection of his interest.

In accordance with Chris’s wishes we are not having a funeral service, but we will be holding a memorial event for family and friends to get together and celebrate his life. This will be held from 12 noon on Tuesday 20 August at Hartley Country Club. Please contact the family for more details.

Valerie Atkin donated in memory of Christopher
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Pam & Justin Matthews donated £40 in memory of Christopher

A truly lovely man always with a smile.We will miss him.

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Vaughan Matthews donated £50 in memory of Christopher

We love and miss you Dad.

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Janet Cansdale donated £25 in memory of Christopher

Fond memories of Chris from the Cansdale family x

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Jackie Homden wrote

We send our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Christopher Matthews. Thank you for your kind support at this sad time. Our thoughts are with you.

Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex

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Charlotte Gowing donated £30 in memory of Christopher

Our warmest thoughts and kindest sympathies with Gemma and her family. Will be thinking of you all on 20th celebrating the life of a much loved father and husband.

Charlotte, Andy & Margaux xxx

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Fiona Skinner donated in memory of Christopher

So many nice memories of such a lovely uncle…who will be sadly missed

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Ross Matthews donated in memory of Christopher
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Anna donated £40 in memory of Christopher

In memory of Chris: such a wonderfully kind man. Our thoughts and sympathy are with Valerie, Gemma, Vaughan, Ross and family. Love Anna, Dan, Aidan and James, Brenda, Lisa, Jim and Ryan xxx

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Robert and Paula donated £20 in memory of Christopher
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Gemma Matthews donated in memory of Christopher
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Martin Simpson donated in memory of Christopher

In memory of a thoroughly nice bloke

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  • He really was the best! Thank you Martin.

    Posted by Gemma on 9/08/2024 Report abuse
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  • Mum and Dads 60th anniversary celebrations at Birdies in Whitstable

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  • Mum and Dad in the Ship Inn, Porthleven. Our favourite place to visit for local beer, crab sandwiches or fish and chips.

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  • Mum and Dad in honeymoon in Jersey

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  • Dad heading off on a boys holiday to Italy with Barry, Dick (Dad’s best man) and Uncle Robin.

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  • Celebrating Gran and Pa’s 60th Wedding Anniversary

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  • Chris, Granny Matthews, Tony and Jean

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