I met Brian in 1970 as I joined Brands Hatch staff he became both mentor and friend. So many happy memories . Brilliant at his work and precious to me as he dined here and knew my late husband.
One summer we had a meal at Gildersleeves in the conservatory with Norman , Tara my daugher(later Paul Jackson’s wife Isport International) We let
Guinea Pigs rule . As the evening progresses more wine more wine Brian saw flash s if fur crittersWe ignored this in the end when Brian stood up said he was seeing things. Finally we came clean.
Much mourned much missed much loved
Brian Jones (23 Apr 1935 - 1 Jan 2021)
Funeral Director
In loving memory of Brian Jones - 'The Voice of Brands Hatch'.
As Brian's family we are saddened to confirm that he slipped peacefully away during the evening of 1st January 2021 as a result of contracting the awful Covid virus. Whilst we are feeling lost and broken without him the overwhelming response from so many who have been touched by his love of life and love of people, brings us so much strength.
We would be incredibly grateful if you could share your photos, stories and experiences with this beautiful man and his love of being.
The last goodbye and funeral of Brian will be held at Vinters Park Crematorium, Bearsted Road, Maidstone, Kent on Wednesday 10th February 2021 at 13:15. This will unfortunately be a small family and invited guest only occasion, due to the awful Covid virus and lockdown restrictions. Flowers will be from family only but if you wish to make a contribution to Brian’s chosen charity, please donate to The British Heart Foundation via the following link.
https://giftofhope.bhf.org.uk/In-Memory/Brian-Jones
For those of you that would like to wave goodbye on the day, the funeral cortège will leave Brian & Ros’ home in West Kingsdown at 12 noon, proceed down towards the Brands Hatch main entrance, drive through Brands on Colin Chapman Way, pausing briefly at the Kentagon, before departing at the rear gate and driving directly to the crematorium via the A20 and M20 motorways. Please remember to adhere to all social distancing rules.
It is heartbreaking for some of the family that they won’t be able to attend, as it is for many friends. Therefore, we have arranged for the funeral to be streamed on-line and access to this can be found by clicking on the attached link and entering the username and password.
https://www.obitus.com/
Username: Moza9591
Password: 521117
We will be planning a celebration of Brian’s life and will provide more information on how we wish to honour Brian’s memory going forward, when restrictions are eased and all of those who loved him can come and raise a glass or two, laugh, share stories and remember him. We will give notice as soon as possible.
He will tell you not to mourn his passing but to celebrate, enjoy and laugh. Tell stories (loudly), embrace and see the good in everything and everyone. This of course should be done as if charging relentlessly and fearlessly into Paddock Hill Bend at his beloved Brands Hatch, "high, wide and handsome".
With love,
Ros, Charlotte, Fay & Tim.
PLEASE NOTE THAT BRANDS HATCH IS SHUT TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, IF YOU WISH TO PAY RESPECTS, PLEASE DO SO ALONG THE MAIN ROAD FROM WEST KINGSDOWN TO BRANDS HATCH.
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