The funeral of a former Bexley councillor and mayor, Joan Stewart, took place in Sidcup on Friday(June 25).

Mrs Stewart who died last week, represented Blendon and Penhill ward in Bexley for 21 years.

She was also mayor of Bexley in 1986/7 and deputy mayor in 1985/6.

Mrs Stewart retired from the council in 1998.

Friends, former council colleagues and former constituents attended the funera at Christ Church, Main Road, Sidcup, where Mrs Stewart was a member.

The family has asked for donations to the church’s parochial church council.