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Edwin Peter Dillon (2 Mar 1932 - 19 Aug 2017)
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In loving memory of Edwin Peter Dillon 'Ed' who sadly passed away on 19th August 2017, aged 85 years.
Funeral is at Garden of England Crematorium, Bobbing, Kent ME9 8GZ on 19 September at 11 am. Afterwards there will be a get together at Upchurch River Valley Golf Club, Oak Lane, Upchurch ME9 7AY.
No flowers please but donations, if desired, by cheque to: c/o John Weir, High Street, Rainham ME8 8AR. Alternatively, donations can be made on-line via the link on this website.
Please note that Ed wished for there to be no "funeral clothes" at his funeral - so regular clothes please and lighter colours.
Biography:
Ed was the third of eight siblings; John, Ron, Ed, Doreen, Mike, Albert, Eunice and Dave. He was brought up in Camberwell, south London and was evacuated during the War.
During the War the Luftwaffe assisted the Dillon family in moving to Peckham Rye by destroying the house in Camberwell. Once in Peckham the Dillons were known locally as "The Tribe"!
As the brothers and sisters grew up and married they moved to vari0us parts of Kent and Surrey.
On a holiday in Rome, Italy in 1969 Ed met up with Beverley Neale and afterwards the holiday romance became a full time romance. They married in 1971 and lived for many years in Bexley with Bev's Mum.
Later they too moved to Kent to the house in Twydall where they lived ever since. Although Ed and Bev had no children of their own they became like second parents to generations of godchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Ed had a number of passions; chief of which (apart from Bev) was gardening - he loved to visit a garden and his own garden was always a joy to behold. Ed and Bev loved travelling and have been to many parts of the world.
Ed had a passion for music and had wide ranging musical tastes from classical through trad jazz to Shirley Bassey and modern pop singers.
Ed (and Bev) were also keen indoor bowlers and competed at club, national and international levels.
Although Ed had been living with cancer for some years it was only earlier this year that it began to take hold and in the end a series of strokes took him from us.
Everyone who has ever known or encountered Ed will know he was the kindest, gentlest and most genial of souls and he will be tremendously missed by all.
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Just a small token as we remember you with a smile. x
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We never saw Ed without a smile on his face and will miss this wise and kindly man. Rest in peace, Ed.
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The collage that was on display at the Funeral meal. A few people have asked to see it. :-)
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In loving memory of dear Uncle Ed.
Simon, Tracey , Jake and Laila x
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donated £30 in memory of Edwin
Ed was a gentle and kind man who will be sadly missed.
Andrew, Vivienne, Eleanor and Amelia
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Ed a kind and gentle man who will be sadly missed.
Andrew, Vivienne, Eleanor and Amelia XX
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Just what can I say about our very dear friendEd,such a lovely chap and a pleasure to have known him,he enriched our lives,and we had some great days out.
He will be greatly missed by us.
And of course his best friend RUBY who keeps looking for you,but of course she's unable to find you.R.I.P.
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In loving memory
Darren, Su, Rita, Jason, Karen and Katie. XXXXX
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Ed will be missed by us all.
Sending Love from Darren, Su, Rita, Jason, Karen and Katie. XXXXXXX
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In loving memory
Sheila, Jim, Malcolm, Andrea, Dave and all the family
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I feel truly privileged to have been able to call you my uncle. You have been a true role model to us all through all the good and bad times. I will always remember your optimism, love for life & all the happy memories we have shared. You will never be forgotten, may you now rest in peace- until we meet again x
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From your Big Brother John and Anne and her family with love and happy memories.
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Sent with Love from your Big Brother
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The collage that was on display at the Funeral meal. A few people have asked to see it. :-)
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