Tower and Town, November 2023

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Family News

Christine Davies died in August aged 73, just 4 weeks after her diagnosis with lung cancer. She moved to Marlborough from Scotland in October 2020 to be near her family after the death of her much-loved husband Jeremy. They married in Hong Kong where Christine grew up, and travelled the world with his job with HSBC.

A geography teacher, she taught in Hong Kong and Thailand, inspiring many students with her passion for the subject. She was also a talented artist (it’s hoped some of her work will be on show locally in the future), an art teacher and art lover. A keen member of the Arts Society Swindon and Kennet, she had arranged the speakers for 2024 as Programme Organiser.

She was a Friend of The Merchant's House, a member of the History Society and of the Marlborough Theatre Club. Christine was also a member of the Golf Club and was hoping to renew her love of golf.

She attended St Mary’s Church and helped with the 8am service on occasions. She was enthusiastic, eager and generous with her time and support for many sections of our Marlborough community. Christine was a Director of the Residents’ Association at Clarendon Court where she lived, and will be much missed by her friends and neighbours there.

Her children Alexandra, James and Jacqueline miss her greatly as do her five grandchildren who adored her - her two granddaughters attend St John’s. Christine was with us for too short a time.

Naomi Painter