Peter Branchett

Peter was a much loved member of Speldhurst Bowls Club for many years. He was funny, kind, patient, supportive. And a great bowler.

It was with much sadness that a number of our members attended Peter's cremation service on 21st May 2025. However, stories were shared and happy memories were revisied with family and friends.

Many thanks to Peter's family for kindly asking for donations to Hospice in the Weald and Speldhurst Bowls Club in Peter's memory.

RIP Peter 14th April 1939 - 16th April 2025

Poem read at Peter's service

He is Gone by David Harkins

You can shed tears that he is gone,

Or you can smile because he has lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back,

Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left.

Your heart can be empty because you can't see him,

Or you can be full of the love that you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,

Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember him and only that he is gone,

Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind,

Be empty and turn your back.

Or you can do what he would want:

Smile, open your eyes, love and go on.