Raphael Adeshola Stevens (2 Nov 1953 - 26 Nov 2024)

Funeral Director

Location
Gillingham Methodist Church Third Avenue Gillingham, Kent ME7 2LU
Date
19th Dec 2024
Time
12.30pm
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Location
Woodlands Cemetery Woodlands Road, Gillingham, Kent. ME7 2DX
Date
19th Dec 2024
Time
2.30pm

Location
Lordswood Leisure Centre North Dane Way, Chatham ME5 8YE
Date
19th Dec 2024
Time
3pm

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In loving memory of Raphael Adeshola Stevens who sadly passed away on 26th November 2024, aged 71 years.

The congregation are welcome to arrive at the Church for 12:30pm in good time for a 1pm service.

The funeral internment is taking place at Woodlands Cemetery at 2:30pm.

Raphael was a man who enjoyed eating, especially with family and friends. As such, there will be a reception at Lordswood Leisure Centre from 3pm onwards. Feel free to stop by, grab a plate and hear and share more stories about Raphael. Please RSVP so we can ensure that all guests have plenty of food and have 1 drink each. If you would like more drinks you will need to pay for this at the bar.

If you would like to share a tribute about Raphael, please let the family know.

Flowers may be sent c/o John Weir Funeral Directors, Rainham by 10am on the day of the funeral.

If you would like to make donations in lieu of flowers, the details are as follows:
Cornerstone City Church
Sort code: 51-70-55
Account number: 81713177

For those who would like to attend the funeral service remotely, please watch this space for the streaming link that will be made available on the day.

Please find teams link for Service of Songs
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84109276036?pwd=H9YibeXeUTFd0atRAa9o3yBtlyl6lW.1

For the funeral service the link is as follows: https://youtube.com/live/nbFoO_Dex54?feature=share

For the funeral reception the details are as follows: https://youtube.com/live/WMBHI88cOBE?feature=share

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Abimbola Agbaje wrote

May your gentle soul rest in peace my dear brother.
You will never be forgotten.

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Adenike Adebayo wrote

Mr Steven’s May you continue to rest in te bosom of the Lord. I pray for the loved ones, family and friends to be comforted and extend my condolences at this challenging time. God bless you all ❤️ 🙏

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May God accept your soul and grant you everlasting rest Mr Stevens.

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