Thomas John Gooding (23 Apr 1941 - 29 Dec 2024)

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Betsy Clara House Nursing Home

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Location
Vinters Park Crematorium Bearsted Road Maidstone ME14 5LG
Date
28th Jan 2025
Time
1.15pm
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In loving memory of Thomas John Gooding who sadly passed away on 29th December 2024, aged 83 years.
Tom was born in London on 23rd April 1941 the only child to Eleanor and Thomas Gooding. Tom was a devoted husband to Jeanette and wonderful father to their only child Johanna and in 2010 became a Grandad to Thomas who he adored.
Sadly Tom developed Alzheimer’s and spent his last few months in Betsy Clara nursing home following the sudden passing of his loving wife Jeanette in January 2024. Tom continued to smile, sing and dance and still had his cheeky sense of humour.
He is and will always be so missed by Johanna and Little Tom.

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Dennis O@Reilly wrote

Good Night Tom, It was a pleasure knowing you, always the Gentleman that always had a smile. RIP. and You & Jeanette will be holding hands once again.

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Linda Watson wrote

Sending my deepest sympathy the only thing I really want to say is THEY ARE TOGETHER AGAIN God bless you and little Tom 🙏

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Peter Bodycombe wrote

With fond memories of a dear neighbor and I will always remember his daily walk to the local shop to get his fags and Daily Mail !

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Claire Mead wrote

I can remember when Tom let Me drive his beloved car & Jo & I went out cruising! I couldn’t believe he let me!
Remembering the banter & laughs we had with fond memories 🥰
Love to Jo & Thomas ❤️

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IRENE ABRAHAMS wrote

I REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME WE SAW TOM WALK INTO THE CLUB IN PECKHAM,WE LOOKED WE SAW JEANNETTE SAID THATS MINE.I WENT TO THE BAR CAME BACK,THERE THEY WERE DANCING AND ALREADY IN LOVE AND FROM THEN ON TIME STOPPED FOR THEM.IT WAS ALWAYS AND FOREVER I HOPE YOU BOTH DANCED THE NEW YEAR IN. NOW I'VE GOT BOTH OF YOU TO MISS, TILL I GET THERE,GOD BLESS SLEEP TIGHT.LOVE IRENE & JOE XXXX.

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  • Each year nature's beauty dies but returns more vibrant than ever. Life is cruel but provides us with lasting memories to cherish for ever. Ken burgess.

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