Tributes to 'awe-inspiring' co-founder of Folly Wildlife Rescue who died two years after wife
21.02.2023 - 00:13
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much-loved wife Annette. The inspirational couple who made Folly a highly-respected rescue and rehabilitation centre in the wildlife world have left behind a "tremendously proud legacy", said daughter and general manager Liz Chandler. The couple's devotion and love for each other and their dedication and compassion for nature saw them create a first class wildlife rescue in Folly, with a dedicated team of trustees, staff and volunteers.
The couple have three children, Liz, Hannah and Jon. Dave sadly died on January 27, aged 70, and much-loved wife and mother Annette sadly died on January 13, 2021, aged 65. They had founded the wildlife rescue in 1993 from the garden of their home in Eridge.
Read more: 'I've lost 30 loved ones in Turkey earthquake now I have to help somehow'Two decades later, they opened Broadwater Forest Wildlife Hospital in Fairview Lane in Tunbridge Wells. The wildlife trust now takes in 4,500 wildlife casualties every year ranging from small mammals to pigeons and doves. Daughter and general manager Liz said: "Annette and Dave founded Folly - together they devoted their lives to a cause that meant everything to them; helping our wildlife in need.
Dave’s extensive knowledge of the animal world, great intelligence and reflective decision-making were just some of his amazing qualities. "Combined with his compassion for nature and unmeasurable love and support for Annette, together they created something truly amazing. Carrying on this tremendously proud legacy will now be our focus - we have an amazingly skilled and dedicated team of staff, amongst them include Annette and Dave’s two daughters Liz and Hannah.
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