Julia Bartlett, who works at a farm shop Dame Penelope used to visit, described her as such a “lovely person”. <\/p>\n
“She knew us all by name… [and] would remember whatever we told her about us,” she told BBC Radio Surrey. <\/p>\n
Bartlett said the Keith’s husband had invited her to the funeral as she had wanted her to be there. <\/p>\n
“I feel very special. I didn’t expect that at all.”<\/p>\n
Dame Penelope, who also starred in To The Manor Born, “died peacefully whilst living with cancer at her home” on 29 June.<\/p>\n
Witley & Milford Parish Council said she was a familiar presence at community events.<\/p>\n
“Those who met her locally will also remember her kindness, her humour and her genuine interest in the community she called home.<\/p>\n
“She will be greatly missed and remembered with enormous affection.<\/p>\n
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