Ann Widdecombe Remembered at Buckfast Abbey | Leeds News

Ann Widdecombe, the fiery former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman, was laid to rest at Buckfast Abbey — the spiritual sanctuary she called her “safe haven” — in a private, heartfelt funeral attended by close family, friends, and colleagues. Just weeks after her sudden death at 78, a 28-year-old man has been charged with her murder. Though Reform UK’s Nigel Farage was absent from the service — respecting the family’s privacy while campaigning elsewhere — he paid tribute online, calling her an “extraordinary woman.” The 90-minute requiem featured moving eulogies from her nephew and a dear friend, with donations going to two charities in her honor. A lifelong public servant, TV personality, and devout believer, Widdecombe’s legacy lives on through her unwavering convictions and impact on British politics. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/260d50aa4611bd04