Patrick Shovelton

We are very sad to announce the death of Patrick Shovelton, founder of the Friends, on Friday 20th January at the age of 92. Patrick spearheaded the setting up of The Friends in the early 1990s and without his continued support over the years, it would not be the fine organisation that it is today.

Patrick will be sadly missed by all who knew him, but in his absence we are very proud to carry on the work that he started all those years ago in protecting Tunbridge Wells and Rusthall Commons for everyone who lives here.

Patrick’s funeral will be held on Tuesday, 31st January at St. Mary’s Church Lamberhurst, with donations to The British Lung Foundation.

To read David Wakefield’s words on Patrick’s life and his wonderful contribution to The Commons, click here.

And to read what the Courier had to say about Patrick, click here.

Would you like to share your memories of Patrick? We’d love to hear them. Please email us at friends@friendsofthecommons.co.uk

Photo courtesy of Jenny Blackburn. Thank you Jenny.