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.
Ann you were such a good Christian woman and will be missed by so many
Remembered by: Ellie Hurry-Palmer
Rip anne a formidable blessed xxx
Remembered by: Rachel willis
Such a shock to hear such terrible news, a lovely person. I always admired her frank out spoken points of view and often agreed with them.She will be greatly missed.
Remembered by: Diana Chadwick
Rest in eternal peace Ann. . I always admired you for your stamina, honesty and utmost strength and guts.
Remembered by: Lesley Wellsted
I liked Ann a lovely lady R I P Ann 😢 ❤️
Remembered by: Eileen Winterbottom
To be always remembered, particularly for her plain speaking and wit. Rest in Peace.
Remembered by: Graham Jarvis
Thankyou Anne for being you, for your indomitable spirit and your love of love ❤️ RIP
Remembered by: Marina
May you Rest in Peace Anne xxx
Remembered by: Tracey Whittle
My family and I send our deepest sympathy for your lossThis was a horrid attack on a beautiful lady RIP dear Lady
Remembered by: Catherine Blenner Hassett
I first met Ann in 1993 when my daughter was born in Maidstone hospital. She was a very nice lady Strong Spoke her mind and didn't stand for any nonsense RIP Ann you will be missed ❤
Remembered by: Tracey
RIP lovely lady, you will always be fondly remembered. The world is a poorer place without you in it 💔 xx
Remembered by: Cunningham family - Edinburgh
Thank you for your many years of public service.Much peace for you now.
Remembered by: Beverley Anderson
An amazing strong woman. May you rest in peace x
Remembered by: Yvonne Caple
.. thought are with your family RI P
Remembered by: Elaine
An incredible lady who was not afraid to share her views. Saw her at Cats Protection opening the fete. She always got her cats from there. Went to one of her talks which was inspirational. You were loved and will always be remembered. Rest in Peace Anne ❤️
Remembered by: Heather Maitland
I met Anne once. It was Christmas Day in A&E with my son. She was delightful, friendly and gave my son a toy and asked if he had any brothers or sisters. When he said he had a sister, she immediately gave him a teddy for her too. She did so much for so many and I especially love her view that people shouldn’t be offended if things or an opinion hurt their feelings. God Speed Anne xxx
Remembered by: Elizabeth
RIP dear lady, you were so inspirational to everyone you met
Remembered by: Michelle Lodge
RIP Anne … courageous and honest
Remembered by: Dee
RIP Ann. We will fondly remember you as our MP, but more importantly as a compassionate person who spent time with us when we were in Maidstone Hospital with our first son. You didn’t deserve this. Our sincere condolences
Remembered by: Rick
God bless you Ann. Thank you for your incredible personality and beliefs. This Country has been an awful place at times and again another reminder how awful it is. Rest in Peace Ann.
Remembered by: Sue Bralee
Hope you rest in peace and fly high you are a angel and you will be sadly missed you were loved by many people ❤️ 💔 😢 xxx
Remembered by: Mandy and Donna
RIP Ann. I watched your interviews on gb news frequently and always admired how you conducted yourself. Really was a remarkable lady. Sleep well xx
Remembered by: Tasha
Rest in peace AnnHeaven has gained a beautiful soul 💔💔💔
Remembered by: Katrina Douglas
RIP lovely lady. ❤️🩹❤️🖤
Remembered by: Lisa Steele
Taken so cruelly in the prime of your life. Rest in peace Ann ❤️
Remembered by: Mjc
Thankyou for making a difference and standing up for the people in Maidstone. You cared and it’s was appreciated RIP Anne thinking of your family and friends x💛🖤⚽️
Remembered by: Lorraine Humm
I didn’t agree with all of your political views, but admired your conviction, passion and delivery. You were a joy to watch on Strictly, good fun and game for anything. So cruelly taken before your time. RIP Ann, carry on the good work up there!
Remembered by: Emma
Rest in Peace Ann. So sad how you were taken.You are now with your mother, father and brother.
Remembered by: Jean
Met Anne Widdecombe many years ago at Maidstone hospital when my daughter had an accident.It was Christmas day, and she was visiting the hospital. Lovely lady made time to stay and talk to us, gave my daughter a tin of humbugs.
Remembered by: Mrs S Hopkins.
Fly as high as you can Anne. God bless and rest peacefully.
Remembered by: Edwin Barnes
In memory of a formidable lady who had the courage of her convictions and didn't worry what people thought. So sad a loss. RIP.
Remembered by: Jane Robinson
Ann, I hope you knew how many people were fond of you, and appreciated your integrity. We are extremely saddened that you are no longer with us. Bless you x
Remembered by: Angela Connelly
I met Ann a few times over the years and always found her a funny, plain speaking, no nonsense lady, with common sense by the bucket full. She was honest, reliable and hard working as our MP. I had the greatest respect for a lovely lady RIP Ann ⚘️ 🙏
Remembered by: Sue Wotton
Rest in peace Anne. You will be missed xx
Remembered by: Jacob Anderson
Thank you for your service, AnnMay you Rest in Peace
Remembered by: James
This is not the England you championed. Rest safely in the arms of Jesus for all eternity 😞
Remembered by: Sue Batty
Rest In Peace Ann ❤️
Remembered by: Leonna
My husband and I saw Ms Widdicombe some years ago at Lichfield Garrick and we were pleasantly surprised.I wish I could have met her for a coffee and a chat. I’m sure it would have been a wonderful memory to cherish. Sadly missed.
Remembered by: Janet Prinsep
Rest in peace Ann. You made a difference, honest, unafraid and true to yourself. An inspiration to us all. Always remembered.
Remembered by: Linda Clark and Family x
Anne I did know you personally but there was something about your persona that made you a very likeable human being ! RIP 😭
Remembered by: Peter Rooney
Such a distinguished lady. Full of spirit and not afraid to speak the truth. RIP.
Remembered by: Penny A
You were a strong lady and spoke forthright in your beliefs. Sending condolences to all that knew you. The world is a much less fortunate place. It’s truly unbelievable this has happened.
Remembered by: Denise Wickens
I had the pleasure of spending several days with Ann in 1987 and 1988 when she first became MP for Maidstone. We visited local playschemes across the area and had some fascinating and often funny conversations. She was a genuinely warm, friendly and kind person, fully interested and invested in her constituency. I have very fond memories of those days. Rest in eternal peace Ann.
Remembered by: Ian Gardiner
Such a tragic ending for a dedicated, hard working lady, who was stoic in her views, and was always so interesting to hear, whenever she was involved being interviewed or debating. May she forever RIP. Our country is a very sad place indeed!!!! 😥
Remembered by: Margaret Low
You were a strong women! a role model for many. The loyalty, and work for this country were second to non and many will hold you in their memories. Your influence was strong and continue to flourish.Rest in peace.
Remembered by: Jack
Thank you Ann for being you. You came to our shop in Maidstone for book signings years ago & were lovely to talk to. So down to earth. We joked you were shorter than me which was unexpected as you had a huge personality! Rest in eternal peace sweet lady 💔 Sadly missed.
Remembered by: Jocelyn Edey
Rest in peace
Remembered by: Terry Brown
A true lady who stood by her beliefs and achieved so much. Peace for her at last.
Remembered by: Pauline Smith
Lovely lady, you didn't deserve this. Rest in peace Ann
Remembered by: Tina Flowers
What an utter shock. Ms Widdecombe was a Champion of many things. She stood up for her beliefs but always gave others of opposing views a chance to debate. Such a sad way for her life to end. I believe in this day and age she was unique. RIP Ms Widdecombe
Remembered by: Sara Tong
Ann you will be sadly missed from me for your common sense humour and nonsense tactics I wish all pms where like you
Remembered by: Marcus
An amazing lady, you did not deserve to be taken in such a barbaric way. May you rest in the arms of Jesus....
Remembered by: Linda Hewi
Anne you were absolutely priceless God will honour you now
Remembered by: Elizabeth Sterritt
Rest in peace Ann Now with Jesus Christ and Angels
Remembered by: Susan Bernadette Vousden
God bless you Ann for all you did for others. You didn't deserve to leave this world in such a cruel way. You will be remembered always and the world is a far poorer place now you have been taken from it, A huge number of people have been extremely saddened by your passing and are not afraid to voice it. The legacy you left behind is very, very special. Your journey was far from in vain. May you rest in peace.
Remembered by: Betty Oldmeadow
RIP Anne you always said i’t as it was and not many people do that these days! Ive enjoyed watching you over the years.
Remembered by: Mandy Verney
Ann Widdecombe was a remarkable lady and a credit to Maidstone. We have lost a beautiful soul, and wherever this beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories. May the memory of Ann always be a blessing.
Remembered by: Sharyn Grainger.
RIP . The best female politician since Margaret Thatcher
Remembered by: Robert wilson
I am so very saddened to hear of Anne's passing in such a terrible way, I wish her family all my heartfelt best wishes at this time. I will always remember the time I met her, and I'm sad that my friend will not get to meet her in September as arranged. My thoughts are with her friends and family at this sad time,
Remembered by: Julie davis
Dear Anne taken too soon you were a inspiration for many and I remember you being MP for Maidstone and a good one may you rest in peace with your family and cats
Remembered by: V Anderson
I meet Ann when she opens my school library when I was just a kid, she was very nice, thank you for all you done for Maidstone when you was our mp, rest in peace
Remembered by: Kirsty
Rest in Peace
Remembered by: Angela
Ann was a great MP for Maidstone. She would visit those in hospital on Christmas Day, she could have been home with her family but no she selfishly severed others.She also supported the fox hunting ban. She may have had strong beliefs but she was a good MP & from what I can tell person too.
Remembered by: Jane
May you rest in eternal peace Ann.Beyond shocked and devastated that this has happened to you .
Remembered by: Sally Guest
She was a beautiful soul inside and out you will be greatly missed
Remembered by: Steven shafiq
Rest in peace Ann....a strong, brave woman not afraid to speak out..
Remembered by: Kay Tuffin
Beautiful Lady
Remembered by: Sam
You served us all so well. You didnt deserve this cruel act.....no words. Thoughts to your family and friends.
Remembered by: K May
What a wonderful and genuine woman. You will be missed x
Remembered by: Julie Martin
Ann. Thank you for your service. For your fierce desire to do the right thing. You represented Maidstone with your heart and soul. Thank you. RIP. I hope that life on the other side is kinder than this world.
Remembered by: Matthew. J.
God bless you, Ann. Although I didn’t know you personally, I greatly admired and respected you for always standing by your beliefs.A great politician, a powerful public speaker, a true patriot, and an absolute force of nature. You remained true to your convictions and never wavered from what you believed in.The world is a smaller place without you in it. My deepest condolences to your family, friends, and loved ones.May you rest in eternal peace. 🙏
Remembered by: Andy Keyes
We will remember you Ann for the kind, amazing lady you were. Rest in Peace you will be greatly missed ❤️
Remembered by: Kelly
We will all be the poorer for the loss of such a dedicated a caring person, you will be much missed RIP 💔💔
Remembered by: Elizabeth Vidler
To our much admired Anne. As someone who loved your feistiness and most importantly what you did for Maidstone. I can’t thank you enough. You will be sadly missed. You were definitely one of the good ones and it’s very hard for anyone to step in those shoes with your well Manicured nails. Thank you for your 1/4 century service.
Remembered by: Michelle
You will be sorely missed. Thank you for everything you brought to the table and forthright views and everything you tried to inspire. Rest in peace now x
Remembered by: Julie Mackinnon
a great loss to our world, this great lady will be sorely missed
Remembered by: Eileen Stent
I have never cried over the loss of someone that I have never met but still knew throughout my adult life until now. Anne, you were and will always be a powerfully formidable and descent lady, your advocacy for free speech and the good of this country will continue in the hearts of the many millions who are fighting for the same principles you held. RIP Anne Widdecombe, you are and will be remembered and forever missed. 💔💔💔
Remembered by: Francesca
Well remembered and missed. A great animal lover. She deserved better.
Remembered by: Ralph Humphries
Rest in peace Ann a truly great MP who put others in the shade
Remembered by: Lesley
An admirable woman, whose strong will and determination will never be forgotten. A role model for all women out there. Taken from us too soon. Rest in peace x
Remembered by: Sophie Spillett
Thank you for your staunch and passionate support of Safe Haven for Donkeys over the last 24 years. You will be greatly missed by us all.
Remembered by: Wendy Ahl
I admired your pluck and determination and achievements. you are irreplaceable and will be sadly missed Thank you for your service.
Remembered by: Danny Ingall
God bless you, Ann xx
Remembered by: Carole Collins
Dear Ann,Thank you for being steadfast in your views, your commitment, your support and your humour. Thank you for being you.You will be forever missed. ✝️ 🙏❤️
Remembered by: Ray Bells
She was a fab MP and all round good person. Ann helped lots of people snd was very approachable. Rest in peace , i am truly mortified
Remembered by: Lou crowhurst
Hopefully you will give them hell upstairs for sending you up to early .
Remembered by: Tina
A true British lady who was taken too soon. RIP
Remembered by: Robert Evans
Ann,I came to see you once, such a down to earth person, I also liked that you spoke your mind and was such a committed and compassionate person.RIP.
Remembered by: JDA
Rest in heavenly peace Ann Met you when i was a child growing up in maidstone. You was a lovely lady you are going to be missed by many. Thoughts to your family and friends. X
Remembered by: R Ring
Rest in peace😔💔
Remembered by: Debbie Fuller
So sorry something like this has happened to you, you have always been an inspirational woman & a voice for so many. What has the world come to? May you rest in peace.
Remembered by: Victoria Jackson
I met Ann in 2025, campaigning on the reform bus. Her energy, astute mind and passion was a great pleasure to be around. What a wonderful woman, they just don’t make that class of politician anymore. Her conviction and strength of character shone out. RIP great lady, you will be hugely missed.
Remembered by: Raquel
Thank you Ann for being a fantastic influence to me as I grew up in Maidstone. You visited my dad when he was in the Royal British Legion nursing home in Aylesford as he’d written to you about train services. He felt so honoured and you were always there for your constituency. Thank you for the example you set and May you RIP
Remembered by: Judith Latham
Ann, such a funny lady,never took herself too seriously in her non political public life, have laughed uncontrollably with you on many programmes,It is horrendous what happened to you and i hope you rest in eternal peace and you get the justice you deserve,and your family get the healing time they need
Remembered by: Christine
Strong brave kind lady RIP
Remembered by: Pauline furrents
R I P Ann A political champion
Remembered by: DEREK WARD
Ann you will be sorely missed. I knew you through working at Maidstone Borough Council and you were always very kind to me and my colleagues. Rest in peace xx
Remembered by: Elaine Flemming
Dear Ann may you rest in peace. You will be missed greatly 🥰
Remembered by: N&P
So sorry. What an appalling end to a great life. Ann was our MP for a short time. RIP Ann
Remembered by: Paul Miller
Loved listening to you talk and debate, you spoke so much common sense and represented many people with similar views. You absolutely did not deserve to end your days in such a violent way. You were a brave lady right up until the end may you rest in peace xx
Remembered by: P wilson
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