Stephen Gillespie OBE (14 Feb 1965 - 21 Jan 2025)

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Stephen GillespieThe Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

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Location
St Margaret's Church High Street Rainham, Kent ME8 8AN
Date
11th Mar 2025
Time
10am
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In loving memory of Stephen Gillespie OBE, who sadly passed away on 21st January 2025, aged 59 years.

Stephen will be forever missed by loving wife Susan and their daughters Sarah, Amber, Lauren, family and many friends.

Stephen’s funeral service will be held at St. Margaret's Church in Rainham on Tuesday 11th March at 10.00 am - All welcome to attend. The Church service will be followed by a private family and close friends (invite only) committal after.

At the close of the Church service, you are welcome to continue to remember Stephen and celebrate his life at The Inn On The Lake Hotel, Shorne, Gravesend DA12 3HB, where the family will join you after the committal, for light refreshments.

Family flowers only please. If desired, donations in memory of Stephen for 'The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity' would be gratefully received, and may be made online via this page. Thank You.

Sally Hetterley donated £20 in memory of Stephen

C/O 9 Herbert Road

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Sue Kinzett donated £10 in memory of Stephen

In memory of Steve who was truly a wonderful guy and loved by so many. May your star shine bright and continue to watch over Sue and her beautiful family 🌟

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Michael Rickwood donated in memory of Stephen

RIP Steve.

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Rachel Yard donated £20 in memory of Stephen
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Anthony Humphreys donated in memory of Stephen

Just the best friend fabulous family man .

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Anthony Humphreys wrote

Amazing friend you will be missed but thank you for the memories love Tony & Denise Xx

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Anthony Humphreys donated £30 in memory of Stephen

My friend

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Jake Yard donated £20 in memory of Stephen
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Dave Cole donated in memory of Stephen

Our friend

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Dave Cole wrote

A wonderful tribute to a wonderful man. I am sure you was looking down with huge pride to those that came to show their respects on your day of peace.
You will never be forgotten and will always be our Goose.
No more pain my friend
Always Colsey Victoria J J H xx

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Claire Lerm donated £50 in memory of Stephen

In memory of a lovely friend and colleague. God bless Steve xx

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Shirley Yard donated in memory of Stephen

Remembering Steve

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Dave Chambers donated in memory of Stephen

Go well Goose, we will miss you a great deal and footie just isn’t the same.
Love DC, Jane, Jack and Alex xx

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Al & Emma Manuel donated £50 in memory of Stephen

Love you mate and we are all going to miss you so very much x love from all your Rockets Family xxxxx

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Ian & Jo Budd donated in memory of Stephen

A wonderful friend taken far too soon. Thank you for the time we had. RIP Goose X

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  • Thank you mate for bringing me back into the Rockets family x I’m still struggling to understand you were and are such a lovely man taken way too soon. Our memories will always be remembered Love you mate. X Chelsea Chelsea 😎xx Al & Emma

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Mark ANGUS donated in memory of Stephen

Dear Goose, thinking today of all the laughter, banter and memories we shared. Sending our heartfelt condolences to Sue and all your loved ones. Rest in peace. Mark and Deb

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Michelle Conyers donated in memory of Stephen
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Dave Walker donated in memory of Stephen

In Memory of our dear friend Stephen Gillespie OBE. Thank you for all the laughs, love and friendship. Rest in peace mate. From Dave and Alison

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Tom Gillespie donated £25 in memory of Stephen
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Richard & Janet Gower donated in memory of Stephen

Sending our sincere condolences. Words cannot express how sorry we were to hear about the loss of Steve. He was as committed a man to his family, friends, career & beliefs as anyone we’ve ever met . Love & best wishes

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Amanda Hipkiss donated in memory of Stephen

Rest in peace Steve. Heartfelt condolences to Sue and the family. Love Amanda, John and Hayley xx

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Danielle Cooper donated in memory of Stephen

Rest in peace Steve xxx

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Jamie Graves donated £175 in memory of Stephen

Steve will be deeply missed by his Mum, Brother Gary, Barb, Jamie and Suzi

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Lindsay & Peter Marley donated £20 in memory of Stephen

Steve you will be very much missed. A true gentleman who will always be remembered with love

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Jamie Graves wrote

Tomorrow is going to be such a sad day. Family events will never be the same again. Steve is missed dearly by his Mum, brother, niece, nephew and all the rest of the family. He was a loyal and brilliant man who left his mark on all of us.

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Alan & Lorraine Dowse donated £50 in memory of Stephen
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John Butler donated £100 in memory of Stephen

Rest in peace kind Sir.
Has been a pleasure and an honour to have known you "Goose".
Another special soul taken too early.
Sending my thoughts and sincere condolences to your family and friends.
JB, Kathy and family.
xxx

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Grant Phillips donated £100 in memory of Stephen

Goose was a great friend and Godfather to Mitchell.
A sad loss and will be greatly missed by us all.
From
Grant, Anita & Mitchell

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Johanna Kidd wrote

Thank you for everything! For seeing me, for the opportunities and for being an all round great bloke! You’ll be missed Steve you truly made a difference to people and to your country 🥰

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