Clive Horton CLIVE Horton (81) contributed massively to the success of Bearsted Golf Club as president, captain (1974) and treasurer for 17 years from 1976 and a member from 1969. He was au-


thor of ‘One Hundred Years of Golf at Bearsted, 1895-1995’. A talented golfer, he was a Kent captain. His professional skills as a chartered accountant were invaluable as he guided the club’s finances, especially dur- ing a period of a major course extension. He joined local chartered ac- countants Day, Smith & Hunter in 1948 when he was 17, be- came a partner in 1958, senior partner in 1979 and retired in 1991. He was Hon treasurer of the South East Society of the In- stitute of Chartered Account- ants (1964-71) and president in 1972.


Clive and his wife Wendy (ladies’ captain 1987) were ac- tive in many parts of the golf club until her death three years ago and his developing illness, which led to his death in a nurs- ing home. He leaves daughters Katie, Jane and Sue and grand- children.


Peter Graham PETER Graham (85), a former chief superintendent with Kent Police, who was in turn divi- sional commander of both Maidstone and Medway, died peace- fully after a short illness. A native of


Fife, Scotland, Peter began his police ca- reer in Fife County Constabulary in 1943 and transferred to Kent in 1952. He then became the youngest holder of every rank in the force, from sergeant to chief su- perintendent, until retiring at age 50. He went on to become safety officer of Mid KentWater and Folkestone Water Compa-


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was a keen sportsman and played soccer as a young man. He played golf at various Kent clubs until he joined Bearsted in 1976,where he was club cap- tain in 1987 and chairman of the club committee for five years. Both he and wife Amy were members ofMote Park In- door Bowling Club. He was a dedicated member


of Maidstone Rotary Club from 1969 and, for many years, or- ganised a kids’ day out every June when more than 50 chil- dren with learning needs and carers were taken to Chessing- ton adventure park. A proud Scot, he enjoyed the


work of Robert Burns and could recite several poems. Peter leaves his wife Amy, son John, daughter Susan and grandchil- dren Rachel, Alex and Philippa.


Clifford Playford CLIFFORD Playford (83) of The Street, Ulcombe, was involved in local poli- tics for many years, serving one term as mayor of Maidstone in 1981-82. He repre- sented Loose on Maidstone Borough Council for 11 years. Married for 58 years to Dorothy, who he met at her 21st birthday party, Clifford was father to Va- lerie, Alyson and Jill.Widowed in October 2010, Clifford leaves his daughters, 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.


Rose Reynolds ROSE Reynolds (58) who lived for her final 15 years in Lenside Drive, Bearsted, spent her life in theMaidstone area. Prior to Lenside Drive she lived on Willington Street.


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Boots in The Mall, starting in their staff canteen and earning qualifications that helped her get promotion to the pharmacy. Through marriages she was known as Rose Perkins and Rose Skinner before marrying partner of over two years,Mick Reynolds, in September 2011. Rose was mother to Adrian, Graham and Charlene. Mick Reynolds said: “Rose was very out-going and loved life, she was the life and soul of the party. She was very friendly and able to get on well with people where she worked. She lived for her family.” Rose had treatment for breast cancer six years ago and had a heart condition – cardiomyopa- thy – that she managed through medication and regular checks. She leaves her husband, chil-


dren and grandchildren James, Ellie, Joshua and Luke.


Dave Lee DAVE Lee (64) of Herne had a national reputation as a come- dian, after-dinner speaker and entertainer. He was well-known in and around Maid- stone through his regular commentary and MC work at Lashings Cricket Club. His regular panto appear- ances at the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, drew audience members from the Maidstone area and Lee’s charity – Dave Lee’sHappy Hol- idays – helped local people. The charity had raised over


£2m for sick and disabled chil- dren since Dave founded it in 1993 and his efforts in this area were rewarded with an MBE in 2003. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer shortly before the opening of Cinderella at the Marlowe Theatre - the17th time he had been involved with the annual panto at that venue. Dave’s work included records,


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Evelyn Bishop EVELYN Bishop (85) lived on Queens Road, Barming, for over 60 years. This was the second home she lived in with husband of 66 years, Martyn. The couple previ- ously lived in Shepway.


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bornasEve- lyn King, she worked in munitions


during the war, and also as a canning factory worker and in the print works in Hart Street. Evelyn was mother to Debo-


rah and Gary. Deborah said: “Mum’s life was Dad and the family, she was always happy and trying to give us things. When my parents retired they spent all their time together. “Mum liked going out in the


car, walking and looking after animals. She enjoyed old films on television.” Evelyn, who was widowed six months ago, leaves her children, grandchil- dren Simon, Sadie, Shaun, Can- dice


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great-grandchildren Karly, Laura, Ricky, Esme and Ollie and great-great grandchildren Nell and Jake.


Les McGowan LESLIE “Les” McGowan (99) moved to Danefield Court, Bearsted in 1996 to be near his niece Margaret. He lived there until two years ago when he moved into the first of two care homes. A former sales director for


PeterDixon and Sons papermak- ers, and ground crew for coastal command based in Northern Ire- land during the war, Les was married to wife Ivy for over 50 years. His move to Bearsted fol- lowed her death. Niece MargaretMacIntyre said:


“Les lived a very full life.Hewas the youngest of eight children and very sociable.He had done a lot for charity, including per- forming in a concert party in Brighton. He was awarded the freedom of the City of London andwasamemberofthe Wor- shipful Company of Black- smiths, he continued attending their meetings into his 90s. “He was known locally as a


manwho would do anything dif- ferent. He had been up in a hot air balloon, gone gliding and flown on the Concorde.Hewas a regular worshipper at the Holy Cross Church, Bearsted from the time he arrived in the area until six months before his death. When Les moved into a care home people organised transport to get him to church.” Les survives all of his siblings.


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