Category: Obituary (Page 25 of 28)

With great sadness we announce Tom’s passing on 14th November 2024, aged 85, and into the loving care of the angels, the saints and our ancestors.

Son of the late Pascual and Marie, brother/brother-in-law of Philu/Peter (late), Angela/Hilary (late), Patrick/Fatima, Yan (late), husband of Agatha, father of Marion and Caroline, and grandad to Rachel, Miriam, Hannah and Daniel. A dear friend and neighbour.

Born in Goa, the family then moved to Mombasa. Tom worked in Nairobi before getting married in 1966 and emigrating to the UK in 1967, eventually settling in Ruislip. He worked for British Airways for over 32 years and in his retirement gave up his free time to care for his granddaughters. We cherish the time we had together. May Tom’s beautiful soul rest in eternal peace in God’s Heavenly banquet.

Condolences to M_de-souza@sky.com and do please visit here for tributes and photos. A loving tribute to Tomé (Thomas / Tom) De Souza, 1939 – 2024

Margaret Mary Fernandes Born 27th November 1935 in Mombasa, Kenya, Died 5th October 2024.

Margaret Mary Fernandes, a cherished matriarch and beloved pillar of her family, passed away peacefully on the 5th of October, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on the 27th of November, 1935, in Mombasa, Kenya, Margaret touched the lives of many with her unwavering faith, compassion, and sense of humour.  Margaret was the devoted wife of Anthony John Moses Fernandes, with whom she shared a long and happy marriage. Together, they created a loving family, raising four children who were her pride and joy.

Her legacy endures through them and the countless treasured memories she helped create.  A hardworking and devoted individual, Margaret was the rock of her family, always putting their needs above her own. Her home was a place full of warmth and laughter, where she delighted in hosting gatherings and creating an atmosphere where everyone felt loved and accepted.

Her friends and family knew Margaret as a woman of deep-rooted faith and remarkable strength. Although she was a person of few words, her actions spoke volumes, earning her the respect and admiration of those around her. Margaret’s welcoming nature and ability to forgive and accept others were the hallmarks of her compassionate spirit.

Margaret Mary Fernandes will be remembered and cherished as a devoted wife, a dedicated mother, a caring grandmother, a loving great-grandmother, a woman of faith, and a compassionate friend. Her legacy of love, strength, and kindness will forever be carried in the hearts of those she leaves behind.    

A funeral service to honour Margaret’s remarkable life will be held at St Antony of Padua in Forest Gate at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, the 6th of November, 2024. Family and friends are invited to come together in remembrance of a truly extraordinary woman who has left an indelible mark on all who knew her.