[BAS Newsletter] Valerie Watts

[Barbara Ruskin]

Thank you for the very sad notification of Valerie’s funeral on the 20 August. I’m sure Valerie will have a beautiful send off as so many people and family will miss her. Although I didn’t really know her personally, as a Ripley artist I would have attended just the funeral but I am away on a long weekend break with my family from the 19th so will have to miss. 
My sincere sad condolences to all who knew and loved Valerie. 
Barbara Cross x

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> On 15 Aug 2021, at 22:10, Adrian Fowle (BAS Chairman) <adrian at fowle.co.uk> wrote:
> 
> 
> I am sorry to have to inform members of the recent death of Valerie Watts, a member of BAS for many years. Valerie was a stalwart of the Wednesday sessions. For as long as I can remember, Valerie's hands were terribly deformed by arthritis and yet she painted the most exquisite watercolours with the brush somehow wedged in her hands. She remained good humoured and liable to tease. 
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> The funeral will be held at 10.00 am on Friday 20th August at Kennan Park Cemetery, A20 Sidcup By Pass, Chislehurst BR7 6RR followed by the wake at Valerie’s home at 1 Robin Hill Drive BR7 5ER.
> 
> As there are no restrictions on numbers attending funerals, all are welcome.   Her son, Graham has asked to find out how many of Valerie’s art friends may be able to attend her funeral and how many would like to attend the gathering with her friends and family at her house afterwards, this will help them to estimate numbers for catering etc. Gilly has offered to co-ordinate our members with this. 
> 
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> Adrian Fowle
> Chairman, Bromley Art Society
> 
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