Michele Dennis (12 Sep 1958 - 26 Jul 2024)

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Location
Surrey & Sussex Crematorium Balcombe Road Crawley RH10 3NQ
Date
27th Aug 2024
Time
3pm
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In loving memory of Michele Dennis who sadly passed away on 26th July 2024
Born in Redhill General Hospital (old site) on 12 September 1958, first daughter to John and Hanni Dennis, Michele (she took the nickname Miki in her teens) lived in Addison Road Caterham, and was joined by her little sister Heidi in 1960. She attended Whyteleafe Primary and Grammar schools, studied theatre art and design at Croydon College, and later achieved a BA from the Open University in Humanities. She worked at the Brewing Research Institute, William Hill Coffee shop, Polka Children's theatre and freelance as a seamstress and costumier, making amazing applique and historical costumes.
She travelled extensively and loved history, culture, literature and world religions.
She loved her fur babies, dogs Susie and Pip, rabbits Tomsk and Adric and cats Florence and Lulu, plus various tortoises and guinea pigs.
After John passed away in 1988, Miki and Hanni moved to Bletchingley and lived together, working from there on sci fi, fantasy, tv and film costumes and going to conventions worldwide, and medieval events with the Far Isles. When Hanni died in 2021 she made the brave move to Dereham in Norfolk with Florence the cat, where she had a lovely little bungalow. She was happy there but her health failed her and the last few months were hard on her. She had a fall in her house on the 22 July, and although the doctors and nurses at Addenbrookes were amazing, we lost her. Heidi and Tom were with her at the end and she died peacefully.

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Michael Barnes donated £50 in memory of Michele
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Michael Barnes wrote

RIP Michele

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Michael Richards donated in memory of Michele
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Micheal & Kathleen Whelan donated £50 in memory of Michele

In memory of Miki Dennis

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Mike & Maggie Percival donated £50 in memory of Michele

In loving memory of a wonderful friend.

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Turlough Whelan donated in memory of Michele

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Turlough Whelan wrote

Dear Heidi - I wish to extend my sincere condolences on the passing of your sister Miki, may she rest in peace. I know this is a difficult time for you and you are in our thoughts.

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Hilary Reeves donated £40 in memory of Michele

Miki rest in peace

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Ro & Doug donated in memory of Michele

RIP Miki

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Simon Fairbourn wrote

So sorry to learn of Miki's passing. I'll be thinking of you all at the funeral, but alas I'll be at another funeral. I hope the occasion is full of joy and fond memories of her. Love to all.

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Mairead Cousins donated in memory of Michele

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Mairead Cousins wrote

Heidi. I'm so sad for your loss. Miki was still so young, and taken away too early. Miki made a big impression on us all when she came to Kilnamar in Dec 2022, and we all connected with her and are saddened to know that we will not have another chance to meet. Heidi and Tomas, My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.

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Heidi Dennis wrote

Thanks for your kind words. Link to funeral livestream
Name

Michele Dennis

Location

Surrey and Sussex Crematorium - St Richards Chapel

Date & Time

Tuesday 27/08/2024 15:00


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https://www.wesleymedia.co.uk/webcast-view

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Chris Banks donated in memory of Michele
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Malcolm Dent donated £10 in memory of Michele

Rest in peace and wishing all the family "a long life"

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Valerie Housden donated in memory of Michele

RIP Miki. I will miss you

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Anne Lovitt donated £100 in memory of Michele

With love
Aunt Betty and Cousin Anne

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Anne Lovitt wrote

Dearest Heidi. Although I an so saddened by this huge loss, I know she is happy to be reunited with those who have passed before. I loved her talent, creativity, heart and love for art and culture. I cherish my little treasures she made for me and so happy I got to visit recently. Love you dearly and will hug you in person soon ❤️

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Paul Bristow donated £20 in memory of Michele
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Richard Wheatley donated £30 in memory of Michele

Sorry to hear of Miki's passing. Truly a loss to the worlds of Costuming, Filk, Historical Recreation and the many folk who knew her.

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Thomas O'Faolain donated £50 in memory of Michele
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Thomas O'Faolain wrote

Miki, Rest in Peace.

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Michael and Andrea Dennis donated £50 in memory of Michele
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