I am sorry to read of Yvonne's death. My mum Valerie (nee George) was Yvonne's second cousin and they grew up together at Woodchurch - Mum remembers visiting Yvonne when she was in London training to be a teacher in the early 1950s and queueing on the pavement overnight for Test Match tickets etc. Later on Yvonne taught my sister at the North School for Girls in Ashford, and was supportive to me when I was doing my Librarianship postgraduate diploma, which she had also done after retiring from teaching. My sympathies to Yvonne's family Christopher Hall

Yvonne I miss seeing you coming along with hot cross buns every good Friday, ajar of marmalade if I had picked up some shopping for you that you could not get locally, sitting at your spinning wheel with a box of fleece at your feet or busy with your tapestry work - I have a lovely cockerel cushion that you made for me to say nothing of the VW camper van you made for me to give Sean for his Birthday. You were always busy doing something, the only time you were still was when Wimbledon was on and if it was Federer playing the curtains were drawn the phone went unanswered ! I remember seeing you marching across the Rype in wellies and raincoat soon after knee replacements refusing any offers of a lift "it is my daily exercise" would come the reply! I like to think of you busy organising all the angels up in heaven because I bet they don`t know what`s hit them up there!! R.I.P. my good friend and thanks for all the memories.

A life well lived is a precious gift, Of hope and strength and grace, For someone who has made our world, A brighter, better place. It's filled with moments, sweet and sad, With smiles and sometimes tears, With friendships formed and good times shared, And laughter through the years, A life well lived is a legacy, Of joy and pride and pleasure, A living, lasting memory, Our grateful hearts will treasure. It was a honour to have known known Yvonne over the years and a pleasure to share many happy moments at Acacia House. In our hearts and thoughts. You will be missed by all. Acacia House