Family say thanks for tributes to well loved Hastings man who died
The family of well known Hastings Man André Palfrey-Martin have given heart-felt thanks to those who sent messages of condolence.
André, who was a well known DJ and local historian, passed away at the Conquest Hospital last week, aged 78.
His wife Sheila martin said: “The girls and I want to thank everyone who has sent us cards, flowers and messages of sympathy. We are still in shock at the suddenness of André’s passing. We had no idea how ill he really was - but he still battled on to do his radio shows, which meant everything to him.
"We are in the process of arranging his funeral and as soon as we have details of the time and date will let everyone know. There will be a 'memories' book in the church for people to sign and make comments, should they wish. “André has asked for donations, if anyone wants to make them, to the local Air Ambulance and Hastings Lifeboat. We have also specified no flowers in the church or on the coffin. André was indeed a 'One off' a typical Gemini, with his alter ego Chris Gentry. But his encyclopaedic knowledge on all things to do with Hastings and its history, especially Sydney Little, was well known. Thank you for your messages of sympathy and beautiful flowers.”