Twyman and Holmes Funeral Directors

27/02/2026

Michael Mills's cortege leaving the back of our office.

27/02/2026

Michael Mills's funeral today.

27/02/2026

Josh directed a funeral today for a very much loved and respected man, Michael Mills.

Both the Queens Regimental Riders Association and Royal British legion flags on show, giving the nod to the time served in the army by Michael.

The funeral service itself was officiated by Michael Finneran Celebrant

25/02/2026

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06/02/2026

Caroline Rooke

Passed peacefully away on Thursday 5th February 2026 aged 74 years.
Cherished Mum, Mother In-Law, Nan, Great-Nan and Auntie with a heart of gold. A true, 1 in a million ❤️

Funeral to take place at Thanet Crematorium on Friday 6th March 2026. Service to start at 12pm.
Family flowers only, donations if desired will be going to Dementia UK, care of Twyman and Holmes Funeral Directors. Tel. 01843 852761.

02/02/2026

Leon Mejri

Leon sadly passed away on Thursday 15th Janaury 2026 aged 23 years.
Taken too soon, he will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all that knew him.
Leon was a big football fan, supporting both Liverpool and his local side Ramsgate.

The funeral will take place at Thanet Crematorium on Thursday 19th February. The service will start at 12pm.

Family flowers only. A donation box will provided on the day of the funeral or you can send donations to us at 42 King street, Ramsgate, Kent CT11 8NT.

For all enquiries please call 01843 852761.

29/01/2026

Keith Cole (1938–2026): The Maestro
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RAMSGATE – Keith Cole, the composer / musician, and beloved educator known affectionately as "Keefy," passed away leaving a legacy defined by Music. He was 87.

​Born in Northfield, Birmingham, on December 11, 1938, Keith’s path was set early by his mother, Jessie, a silent-film pianist. Gifted Keith, who developed perfect pitch at a young age, won a scholarship to the Birmingham Conservatoire at fifteen, where he won the F. Miller Prize for composition. He continued his ascent at the Royal Northern College in Manchester, becoming a contemporary of greats like John Ogdon and winning the prestigious Edward Hecht Prize, leading to his work being performed by the Hallé Orchestra.

​Despite his academic pedigree, Keith was a man of the people. He famously rode his motorbike into Ramsgate for a summer season, a move that led him to his neighbor and future wife of 59 years, Janina. Together, they built a home that "breathed music," where Keith was as likely to be found fixing a roof as writing a Musical.

​Keith’s professional life was a rich tapestry. Whether composing for the Canterbury Cathedral Mystery Plays—and receiving a cheeky "thank you" note signed by "God" (actor Marius Goring)—or improvising Spanish guitar trills on a whim, his talent was boundless. Yet, he remained modest, often claiming he had "done so little" while his performances of Rachmaninov moved nurses and neighbors alike to tears.

​In his later years, Keith faced Alzheimer’s with a trademark humor that "lit up a room." Though "the fog" descended, music remained his bridge to the world. He leaves behind his wife, Janina; children Jane, Megan, Po, and Tris.

​In a final act of friendship, his ashes will be scattered on the Malverns with his lifelong friend, Tony Miller. As Shakespeare wrote, and Keith lived: "In black ink my love may still shine bright." That ink—his sheet music— His music is currently being adapted into a new musical stage production.

​The house is quiet, but the music remains.

The funeral will take place on Monday 9th February at Thanet Crematoirum.
The service will start at 11am.
Flowers are welcome, donations TBC. For all enquiries please call 01843 852761

28/01/2026

27/01/2026

Mr Barry Nutley
25.07.1946 - 21.01.2026.

In loving memory of a wonderful Husband, Father, Grandpop, Brother & friend.

Barry will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral to take place on Tuesday 10th February 25, 3pm at Thanet Crematorium.

The wake will be held at
The Lord Byron
Byron Avenue
Margate
CT9 1TX.

Family flowers only, donations to Alzheimer's Society c/o Twyman and Holmes Funeral Directors tel 01843 852761.

20/01/2026

Tyler Nesta Robert Bissett.

Passed away on 17th December 2025 aged 37 years.

Tyler will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral to take place on Monday 2nd February 2026, 9.30 at Thanet Crematorium.

Family flowers only, donations to Great Ormond Street Hospital c/o Twyman and Holmes Funeral Directors tel 01843 852761.

18/01/2026

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16/01/2026

Geoffrey Arnold Garratt

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Geoffrey Arnold Garratt aged 78 years.

Geoffrey passed away peacefully on Friday 9th Janauary. He will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends.

His funeral service will take place at St Laurence Church on Thursday 5th February. Please arrive for 11:45am for the service to start at 12pm. The committal will then take place at Ramsgate Cemetery 1pm.

The family have requested flowers only and would also like to invite you all back to The Northwood club est 1936 to carry on celebrating Geoffreys life.

All enquiries to Twyman and Holmes Funeral Directors. Tel 01843 862761