This site is a tribute to Paddy, who was born on February 22, 1934. She is much loved and will always be remembered.

The death occurred at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on 12th August, 2018 of Jean Maplesden, aged 84 years.

The funeral service took place at Coleford Baptist Church on Thursday 30th August with Rev Robert Saunders officiating. The hymns How great Thou art and There is a redeemer were accompanied by the pianist, Howard Gibbard. Paddy’s eulogy was given by Roy Halson with readings by Naomi and Miles also Renée read the poem This too will pass away by Helen Steiner Rice. A recording of Pam Ayres reciting her poem Oh, I wish I’d looked after me teeth was played. The recessional music was (There’s) Always something there to remind me performed by Don Williams.                                                                                       

The service was followed by a committal ceremony at Forest of Dean Crematorium, the mourners entered the chapel to a recording of Dolly Parton singing Love is like a butterfly, the hymn All things bright and beautiful was followed by singing along to Vera Lynn performing We’ll meet again.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Ernest Heal & Sons Funeral Directors who are collecting donations for Great Oaks Dean Forest Hospice, which would be sincerely appreciated.

 

 
Family mourners:
Neville Maplesden (husband)
Renée and Miles (daughter & son-in-law)
Naomi, Jodie, Sadie and Barnaby (grandchildren)
Norman Maplesden (brother)
Barry Maplesden (nephew)
Penny Maplesden
Gillian Conlon
Matt Conlon
Martin & Christine Jennings
Wendy & David Jennings
Jim Bending 
Rosie Jennings (niece)
Sarah Jennings (niece)
Ada Bending (great niece)




Friends at the Church:
Howard Gibbard (pianist)
Prae Hamilton
Mr & Mrs Roy Halson 
Joan Atherley 
Ivy Harris
Andy Mitchell
Val Mitchell
Marjorie Mitchell
Wendy Smith
Emma Thomas
Ashley Thomas
Glynis Halling (Dr.Charley's lunch club)
Nick & Mary Davis (rep Sam, Rebecca & Ben also Mrs I. Cullis)
Georgina Wyman
Revd. Derek & Pennie Goddard 
Pat Kyte 
Sally Smith
Mandy Carpenter (Dr.Charley's)
Sue Hawkins (rep James & Becky at The Orepool)
Margaret Merry (rep Shaun)
Vera Smith
David & Barbara Swinyard (rep Becky Barnett)
Hazel & John Williams
Chris & Ann Howell
Christine Guest (Dial-a-Ride)
Wendy Hook (Cinderford Dental Centre)
Zowie Mansell (       "         "        "      )
Helen Molyneux (Friday lunch club)
Kay & Alan Bird (rep all at Hopewell Colliery also Mr Gordon Bird)
Revd. Peter & Dorothy Wade
Mr P. Adams
Christine Williams (Parkside, also rep Robert & Vicky, Willetts Coaches)
Alison Roberts (Parkside)
Carol Barnett (      "     )
Tracey Thomson (rep Stephanie Harris)
Jennie Macaulay-Lowe (rep Shop Mobility Gloucester)
Myra Fox (Rep the ladies from Coleford Hospice Shop)
Margaret & Graham Taswell 
Alison Dicker (Parkside)
Janet Tyler
John Tyler
Maureen Etherington
Hilary Riching 
Sally Thomas
Carole James (rep Halifax Monmouth)
Lesley Wagner
Derek Baldwin

Apologies:

David Atherley
Brenda Clarke (Dr. Charley's)