Chicheley lost one of its long-term residents and stalwart members of the community with the passing of Jacky Kettell.

Jacky and her husband Michael moved into Chicheley in 1970 and Jacky was very active in the community. Jacky was a staunch member of the Village Hall Committee. In addition to helping organise events, Jacky was famous for her cooking. Her blackberry and apple crumble, made exclusively from local ingredients, was one of the editor’s favourites.

Jacky had a great sense of humour, but was also “straight talking”; characteristics that won her many friends. She will be sadly missed by all of them. Jacky will be remembered with great affection.

Sincere condolences to Michael and all of Jacky’s family.