Ann Widdecombe Remembrance memorial
We are saddened to learn of the passing of the Rt Hon Ann Widdecombe, Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Maidstone since 2007. For more than two decades, Ann was a passionate advocate for Maidstone and its communities. Her commitment to public service, fierce dedication to her constituents and unmistakable presence in public life left a lasting mark on our borough. Council Leader Cllr Stuart Jeffery said: “Ann was a formidable parliamentarian, a dedicated constituency MP and a strong champion for Maidstone. The affection she held for the borough was clear throughout her years of service.
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share their thoughts and pay tribute to Ann. We know this is a deeply upsetting case that has had a profound impact on our community, and our thoughts remain with Ann’s family, friends and all those affected.
As criminal proceedings are now live and an individual has been charged in connection with Ann’s murder, we have taken the decision to close the book of condolence. This is to help protect the integrity of the legal process and ensure a fair trial can take place. Thank you for your understanding and for continuing to show respect and compassion during this difficult time.
God Bless Anne, a true legend. Thank you for all your service. RIP
Remembered by: Ken Stirling
A wonderful caring and loverly person and funny in her ways Ann will be missed please accept my condolences
Remembered by: Steve and Debbie
I never met Ann, but did see her on the Jeremy Vine Show several times. I found her straight talking refreshing.
Remembered by: GS
Ann, a very wise straight talking lady, practical but fun. Would have been a great PM. I met her several times over the years. With Christ, death is not fatal!
Remembered by: Stephen C Dean
Rest in Peace Dear Ann, you will be so missed. God Bless & keep you.
Remembered by: Julie Mller
Rest in Peace Ann, we are SO sorry we have lost you 💔You were an lnspiration, and you will be Truly Missed 😢
Remembered by: Pauline Dwyer.
Xx Rest in Gods arms Ann. Rest in peace. Xx
Remembered by: Melissa and Barbara
She was sincere in her beliefs and opinions, a very courageous women who said what she believed to be true. She fundamentally believed that everyone has the right to do that even if she vehemently disagreed with them, which is becoming a rare quality. Its sad to say that she represented a type of older Lady that doesn't really exist anymore and we are worse of because of it.
Remembered by: Jon & Danielle
RIP Ann now safely with God 🙏
Remembered by: Catherine and Tom
I hope you rest in peace Ann you were honest and not afraid to speak your mind respect to you 🌷
Remembered by: Elaine Crocker
I enjoyed those profiteroles with you when I was at school. You’ll be missed R.I.P.
Remembered by: Paige
Deepest sympathy to Ann family. A lovely lady who spoke common sense and will be missed by many.
Remembered by: Christine Thurman-Newell
Rest in peace amazing lady,you will be missed.
Remembered by: Terry Heasman
Rest in peace Ann condolences to all your family,friends and colleagues
Remembered by: Katie
Rest in peace dear Anne you were an absolute gem and a great person/ politician who certainly stood your ground. You will be a hard act to follow x
Remembered by: Janice Briggs
Dear Ann may you rest in eternal peace god bless and thank you for your presence in my life time I treasure your memory and never be forgotten 🙏xx
Remembered by: Stephen Cheshire
Ann Widdicome I pray God blessings overcome your prayers giving you more than you could imagine 🙏. Jesus Christ was waiting for you and He called you home, to be with Him for ever. Thank you Father God through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit forever Ann's devotion to you 🙏
Remembered by: Lynda Margaret Watson
Straight talking lady one of the last woman that stood strong and she loved animals will sadly be missed and she didn’t deserve this a lady big heart ❤️
Remembered by: Mrs Vanessa Jane Hilton and buttons my dog 🐕
Dear Ann, thank you for your warmth and humanity and hard work on behalf of all my family. Rest in peace 🙏
Remembered by: Sarah Cole
A true lady who always spoke her mind! Always had your best interests at heart!
Remembered by: Jane Hooper
Thank you Anne for your service 🦋
Remembered by: P
Dear Ann.What a pleasure it has been to follow you over the years. Always true to yourself, offend or please, but always open to debate.You are sorely missed.RIP Ann 🙏
Remembered by: Julie Horton
i will never forget meeting Ann at our radio station 20/20fm in maidstone in 1998, she was very supportive to us. god bless you Ann x
Remembered by: Neil Mayhead
RIP Ann, such a wonderful lady who worked tirelessly for this country! Thank you desr Ann!
Remembered by: Jeannette poulton
Dear AnnYou loved your country, and you loved your people. You were honest and true. You were firm but kind. Thank you for using your life in service. You will be sorely missed. Rest easy sweet soul.
Remembered by: Kevin Millsom
Rest in peace
Remembered by: Kay Williamson
RIP dear Ann we will miss you so much for your truth and upstanding Catholic life.We love you.✝️🔥🙏
Remembered by: Josephine Odonovan
I had the pleasure of meeting Ann in 2008. She was a lovely lady and a great supporter of animal welfare. My deep condolences to her family and friends.
Remembered by: Chris Gale
May The Lord God Bless You Ann and take you into his keeping, May He show you his countenance and take piety on you. May He turn His Eyes Towards You and give You His peace Most Precious Blood of Jesus save us and the Whole World Amen 🙏
Remembered by: Martina Keany
Condolences to her loved ones, Will never forget this Wonderful Lady, astute, intelligent and kind Person. Ann you will be remembered always and never forgotten RIP 🙏 dear Lady 💔
Remembered by: Linda Leahy
Rest in peace Ann, you were an ambassador for free speech and the right for everyone to be heard whether you agreed with them or not.
Remembered by: Helen Richardson
Rest in eternal peace dwar Ann. I expect you've met my dad, Cyril Bridgeman from Enfield Highway Conservative Club. You were both great friends 🧡 🙏 ❤️
Remembered by: Jacqueline Brown
RIP. God Bless. Xx
Remembered by: Margaret Booth
I never knew you Ann but what happened to you upset me deeply. May you rest in Gods loving arms.
Remembered by: Christina W
Rip Ann
Remembered by: Dean Groves
Such a loverly lady. Going to be sorely missed.
Remembered by: Alan Cooper
AnnYou're with your loved ones as we speak!We'll never forget you and all you gave to the World in your knowledge and warmth Rest in Peace xx
Remembered by: Amanda Davis
Remembering a very special lady. Ann you were one in a million
Remembered by: Angela
A truly wonderful human being who spoke and acted upon her beliefs. A lady with a great sense of humour who entertained us on screen after she retired, especially on Strictly. A Christian who never inflicted harm on anybody.Ann, you will be sadly missed by many. Why? Just why would another human want to hurt you so badly? 😢 Our thoughts are with your family, friends and all who loved you. RIP Ann, in heaven. 🤍 🌹
Remembered by: Dave & Pat
So sad. Thanks for being one of the last truly principled politicians. RIP
Remembered by: Margaret
Ann inspired. She restored our faith in Christian principles. She extolled free speech and the right to choose. She reminded us that just because someone does not share our beliefs and outlooks they should be scorned. Ann demonstrated that by having real friendships with those whose lifestyles conflicted with her own Christian principles. As she said, God is the judge, not she. She had gay friends, many of them. She had friends who had abortions. She never hated. She argued the point, not the man. I hope her life inspires others. Her passing is painful for us all.
Remembered by: Chrissie Linnit
Ann you were a wonderful soul. You listened to what people had to say, and you spoke your mind. You spoke a lot of sense. I thank you for the times you helped my team when I worked for Market Measures and we were at the Hazlitt Theatre in Maidstone.
Remembered by: Joanne Ward
You weren't frightened to speak your mind or be yourself, you made a difference in this world. Thank you, may you rest in peace.
Remembered by: Anne JG
Dear Ann, Rest in peace now . So very sad to hear this news . My heartfelt smpathy goes out to all your family . Thankyou for all your years of service to Maidstone and our country .A truly amazing Lady .
Remembered by: Jude
Sleep peacefully in the arms of the angels Rest in Peace 😢😢💔
Remembered by: BC
What a force Ann was, she will be remembered for all the good work she did over her many years in politics and beyond
Remembered by: Pam Campbell
A lovely lady, she said what she believed with confidence and told truth, A truly missed adovate for reform and speaking truth, god bless you Ann x
Remembered by: Di foster
You spoke the truth with courage and conviction. RIP Anne.
Remembered by: Matt Jacobs
Ann you were an amazing politician and women
Remembered by: Marilyn ward
So very sad and shocked that we have lost a wonderful, strong, and very funny lady.I feel Honoured and Privileged to have met you.Rest peacefully and God Bless you
Remembered by: Kate Hemmings
A truly remarkable woman, remembered by all.
Remembered by: Eward Dale
Reat in peace, Anne🌹and I offer my deepest sympathy to all her friends🌹and family🌹. Free speech means that everyone has a right to their OWN opinions. We don't have to agree on everything.
Remembered by: Mary
So sorry you were a great person and so full.of life loved you in Strictly come dancing RIP Anne you didnt deserve what happened
Remembered by: Celia Steer
Rest in peace. You gave your one chance at life a very good shot. Remarkable lady
Remembered by: Barbara
Thank you for your service to our nation. May you rest in eternal peace 🙏💕
Remembered by: Carrie Eves
Ann you will be sadly missed. You were such a lovely caring and honest person and you made the world a better place. You would have made the Best Prime Minister. You were strong and not afraid to speak the truth. The animal charities will also be at a loss without you. We have truly lost a genuine lady who cared about this country. RIP 🙏
Remembered by: Jean Evans
My deepfelt condolences to Miss Widdecomes family.I admired her enormously.She is a great loss to the whole of this country and we are weaker as a Nation of because of it.
Remembered by: Margaret Bradley
My greatest sympathy and condolences to your family and friends. You were an amazing person, you will be missed so very much by us all. A huge loss to this world and it will be worse off for not having you in it. Such sad and shocking news!R.I.P
Remembered by: S.J. Patterson
Sending my deepest sympathy and condolences to your family and friends. Such a sad loss to us all! You were such a wonderful human being, who gave so much and made so much sense in a world that seems to be lacking in kindness, empathy and morals. You made a difference! R.I.P. You will be truly missed.
Remembered by: Mrs IJ Gadsden
Requiem æternam dona eis, Dómine.Et lux perpétua lúceat eis.Fidélium ánimæ, per misericórdiam Dei, requiéscant in pace.Amen
Remembered by: Greg Grimer
She was an amazing lady who fought for her beliefs and a true inspiration to women and others and she only put other people first and was a blessing to her country
Remembered by: Deborah curran
A good friend and neighbour to my family and I for many years. I will always remember your lovely sense of humour. RIP Ann.
Remembered by: Patricia Mason
Met her several times at Mote House Christmas function for the Leonard Cheshire Foundation she was a warm and caring lady. She also visited Maidstone Hospital at Christmas when my mother was there. Exceptional kindness RIP
Remembered by: Pauline Senior
Ann, we never met, but used to love watching you stand up for what you believe in RIP Anne
Remembered by: Imoffat
Ann was a remarkable, brave Christian woman who had the courage of her convictions. Holy MASS was offered for the repose of her soul by the Oblates of St.Joseph here in Albany, WESTERN AUSTRALIA .
Remembered by: Mary Imelda
RIP Ann, you always strongly stood up for what you believed in, whilst still appreciating that others had views that may have differed from yours, and you were always happy to discuss anything! You will be remembered for being a strong politician, but with a great sense of humour and fun. Sorry that your retirement years, which you were clearly enjoying, were so cruelly cut short.
Remembered by: Pip Oakley
ANN you was the best and we will all miss you
Remembered by: GLORIA PERROTTON
Bless you Ann. We need more people like you in life.
Remembered by: Colin Perrotton
Well done to Rt. Hon. Ann Widdecombe for speaking up for what is right, in the face of evil adversaries.
Remembered by: Laura Lyon
RIP Ann you were a warm human being. you will be sorely missed.
Remembered by: Bernice McAdam
We had the privilege of meeting Ann whilst she was our MP in Maidstone, she assisted us in resolving an issue to our satisfaction. We were saddened to hear of Ann's untimely passing, a lovely but formidable lady who had so much more to give to society.
Remembered by: Gerald & Beryl Randall
I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Ann Widdecombe's death. I did know Ann but my thoughts go out to her family and friends and to all the people that new Ann. I have no words to describe how heartbroken I am for her family and friends sending my deepest condolences to Ann's family. Rip Ann Widdecombe you will be sadly missed by everyone that knew you 💔🕊
Remembered by: Kelly hart
Rest in peace, Ann
Remembered by: Allan Wilson
Such sad news, its affected us all, you were a good person. RIP Ann x
Remembered by: Anna
Such a fun. Clever, strong willed lady. A true politician. Stuck by what she believed in. Not shy to voice her views. Such a sad end for such a wonderful lady. RIP Ann.
Remembered by: Pauline Radley
Ann's death and the nature of it is very sad indeed. Eternal Rest grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.
Remembered by: Fr Stephen Trafford
Ann, I never understood you until I became an adult then I admired your passion and dedication to politics. You spoke your mind and stayed true to yourself, RIP, you will be missed and condolences to your loved ones.
Remembered by: Zoe
Although I did not know you personally I felt as though I did, from when you were Maidstones M.P. I admired you very much. My deepest sympathy.
Remembered by: Margaret Swafffer
My condolences and sadness on your passing Ann. After a distinctive life in many ways to a very sad death. Rest in peace xx
Remembered by: Rosemary Jones
What an absolute tradegy rest in peace ann xx
Remembered by: Linda carter
I have grown up listening to Ann Widdecombe and whilst I never appreciated politicians I found her voice to be honest and true, her appearance on Strickly sealed it for me she is so very funny and fun loving we have lost a great character a supreme challenger who held her own when challenged by others, so sad that she lost this last fight. We have lost a national treasure someone so very special we may never see her like again.
Remembered by: Heather Egan (Mrs)
I was very sad to read of Ann Widdecombe's death. Thinking of her family. I admired her very much
Remembered by: Jennifer Lang
So sad that Ann should lose her life in such a, way. She was an amazing woman. Forthright with her views and opinions Will be sadly missed RIP Ann❤️❤️
Remembered by: Anne Mcatear
You will be sadly missed. I admired you a great deal. Your wisdom, Your principles, yourfaith, your great sense of humour. What a character you were, I have a pleasure to meet you, which I will treasure. I Cannot believe you’ve gone, so much more to achieve
Remembered by: Avril Atkinson
My condolences to Ann family and friends she will be remembered as one of Britains shining lights and a true lioness that had courage integrity and traditional values and she going to be missed one of a kinds so so sad rip Ann
Remembered by: Christina
Ann Widdecombe will be remembered for her rapier intelligence, wit, community service, and uncompromising ethical stance. Sincerest condolences to her family, friends, and those whose lives she touched.
Remembered by: Andrea Campbell
I’m from Maidstone and I’m deeply saddened by Ann’s’ tragic passing, she was one very special lady and she will be missed immensely. God bless you Ann. You, your family and friends are in my prayers. X🙏X
Remembered by: A. Couchman
Rest in peace Anne.
Remembered by: Deana Smith.
You will be greatly missed you were the best I do hope you're looking down on us we will always remember you and the great person you were loved you Ann rest in peace 🕊️🕊️🕊️
Remembered by: Mrs Carlton
Dear Ann, you have been a force majeure for most of my life and to have lost you in such a despicable act hurts deeply.May our sweet Lord take you home and give you rest.God bless you brave lady xx
Remembered by: Christine Price
So sad Anne you will be greatly missed and greatly remembered ❤️
Remembered by: Shaun Bartlett
Ann you were an amazing person with a very intelligent outlook on events. I only met you once, but you made a lasting impression on me.Rest in peace, you should not have died in such a brutal way.
Remembered by: Maureen Gillham
I've always respected Ann Widdecombe for her honest, direct communication. She was my MP back in the day. There are precious few people like her in this World. It's a real tragedy that she died in such a brutal manner. I'm glad she was able to enjoy her lovely Devon home for many years. With all respect to this dedicated lady and condolences to her family and friends and all the animals she loved and cared for.
Remembered by: Patricia Nicholls
Deeply saddened by your passing. RIP x
Remembered by: Diane Dodd
Such sad news everyone feels this
Remembered by: Susan
May you rest in peace
Remembered by: Linda Phillips
Dearest Ann, I admired you tremendously - as did so many of us. A single lady out in the world all on her own doing her utmost to make the world a better place. Thank you SO much for all of your service to the United Kingdom. You will be greatly missed.May God Rest your Soul. Elizabeth. N. Ireland.
Remembered by: Elizabeth
U are amazing lady listened to you In parliament u shone on strictly may u shine bright in the sky condolences to ur family and friends RIP Ann
Remembered by: Rosemarie Neale from Wirral Merseyside
Ann, you will be remembered as a strong principled woman and a real inspiration to us. I am sure that goodness will come out of the tragedy of your passing. May you rest in peace +
Remembered by: Maria
Ann you lived your life making a difference .You will be sadly missed. RIP
Remembered by: Christine Fernando
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