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Matthews Gillian MBE

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Passed away peacefully on 7th August aged 87.

Dearly beloved wife of Franey, mother of Sarah ( Dec’d ), Belinda, Gerrard, Nicholas. Grandmother to Venetia, Emily, Charlie, Jamie, Antonia, Tom and Elizabeth. Great- grandmother to Isabella.

Paralympian in the 70’s and 80’s. Ran the Royal Bath & West Disabled Games for 40+ years. Dorset magistrate for 28 years. MBE in 2004 for services to Disabled Sports.

Memorial service 1st September at St Michaels Church Penselwood BA9 8LS at 2.30pm. No flowers. Donations to The Inspire Foundation.

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