Jim Hall JIM Hall (67), who has died in Portugal, was an internation- ally-renowned jazz drummer who lived and worked in the UK, Paris and Portugal. He left Maidstone Grammar School and began a ca- reer at Reed’s Paper Mill, Tovil, where he was being groomed for management, but his love of jazz led to him forging a new career. Jim’s friend Bennie Symonds
said: “Jim was an articulate, el- egant and intelligent man; a natural musician and a real bo- hemian. Hewas something of a reverse hippy in that he went from the suit and day job into a bohemian career. “He started playing in local
bands and performing in ven- ues like The London Tavern, the Wig and Gown and the Royal Star Hotel Ballroom. His first local bands included The Crescent City Stompers and The Freddy Carter Band. “Legendary jazz drummer
Alan Ganley gave him lessons, but soon stopped and said he couldn’t teach Jim any more. “The list of people with whom he worked covers sev- eral pages, his performances and recordings include work with the very best, people like
We will remember
Al Cohn, Ray Budd, Dick Mor- rissey, Eddie Lockjaw Davis and Mose Allison. He also per- formed with Dudley Moore and backed Alison Moyet on stage.” Jim got married and was fa-
ther to Elizabeth, Alison and Roman. His talents also in- cluded photography (in which he had a degree from Maid- stone College of Art) and cricket. He played as a wicket keeper for Linton Park Cricket Club for many years. Jon Harris, of Linton Park Cricket Club, said: “Jim first played cricket for Linton Park in 1967. In total he scored 5,956 runs and – as a wicket keeper – claimed 671 victims (476 caught, 195 stumped), a club record. He played in the 1978 National Village Final at Lord’s.”
Although he lived at various
times in London’s East End, Paris and Portugal, he contin- ued to return to Maidstone and stay with his mother near the cricket ground. Jim leaves his mother, sister, children and grandchildren.
Peter Chislett AIR Commodore Peter Joseph Alan Chislett CBE (79) lived in Manor Rise, Bearsted, for 30 years.
He enjoyed a distinguished service career and was well
known for driving a train on Mote Park’s model railway. The son of a
RoyalMarine, he was born in Chatham to a family from Devon. He began his career with national service before volunteering for officer training in the RAF. He em- barked on a career in radar as a fighter controller, which saw him rise through the ranks to serve as the first ever Air Com- modore in his branch. His postings included service
in Cyprus and a lengthy spell in Belgium, serving at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Eu- rope. He also served in Libya, Is- rael, and other overseas postings. Peter was awarded his CBE for redesigning the air defence sys- tem for the UK with the RAF. On leaving the RAF he re- turned to Belgium, where the electronics giant Siemens head- hunted him for his knowledge and expertise in their industry as NATO director. Married toWendy for 58 years,
Serving the local community since 1985
The Doves Funerals team are proud to have served Kent for over 25 years. Our customer promise “Here for You” recognises your needs through our values:
Trustworthy: delivering on our promises Respectful: in our treatment of you Responsive: to your needs Accessible: to the local community Progressive: in our attitude to change
For expert advice please contact a member of our team. We are here for you 24 hours a day, for whenever you need us.
Maidstone - Tel: 01622 688662 Larkfield - Tel: 01732 871188 Staplehurst - Tel: 01580 892125 Ashford - Tel: 01233 643000 Sittingbourne - Tel: 01795 431300
www.dovesfunerals.co.uk
Monumental Stonemasons Est. 1973
NAMM, BRAMM & NAMLC Registered New Memorials Tablets, Plaques & Vases
Cleaning, Renovation & Restoration Safety Inspections Memorial Insurance Arranged Free Brochures
Telephone 01622 762482 01233 636500 01795 436178 2 Sutton Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9AH 68 Kent Avenue Ashford Kent TN24 8NQ Howt Green Bobbing Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8QP
30 South
Peter was father to Andrew, Craig and Melanie.Wendy said: “Peter was a very kind, gentle and humble man and many peo- ple have commented on the fact that he was a true gentleman.” Peter’s interests included ge- nealogy, and he traced his family history back to the year 1500 and explored links to relatives in
The Stone Shop Memorials. Any natural stone supplied, lettered and installed anywhere. Inscriptions added to existing memorials Renovations and memorial cleaning
The Stone Shop Station Hill, East Farleigh, Kent.
01622 726633
Canada and Australia. He was appointed president of the local model engineering society and served the organisation in Mote Park for many years, driving an engine he built himself. Peter leaves his wife, children
and grandchildren; Annabel, Thomas and Megan.
May Atkins MAY Atkins (104), who died at the Pilgrims Way care home in Bower Mount Road, Maidstone, lived locally all her life. She spent
about a cen- tury at 16 Ter- minus Road, Fant, a home she only left for a brief spell in the 1930s to live in Pope Street. Born May Carter, she left school to work in a milliners’ and as a shop assistant inMaid- stone town centre. She met and married Tom Atkins, a gas fitter, and raised children Jack, Allen and Linda. Later on, May re- turned to work for Lampard’s bakery in Barming. Jack Atkins said: “My parents
were married for about 60 years. My mother enjoyed dancing and withmyfather she really enjoyed socialising and meeting friends. “My brother and sister both moved to New Zealand, and my parents made the trip of their lifetime, visiting them by travel- ling on an ocean liner in the days when that was a regular way of going to New Zealand. My mother and father liked The Fountain pub in Barming and after my father’s death in 1996 my mother still went there from time to time.” May continued visiting The Fountain beyond her 100th birthday. “My mother will be remem-
bered as a lovely person with lots of friends, who saw many changes in life and didn’t have a badword to say about anyone.” Mayleavesher sonJackand
her daughter (son Allen died in 2010). She also leaves eight grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren with one more great-grandchild expected soon.
Camrass Wills Advice you can trust
Do you want help writing your Will? Do you want to set up Powers of Attorney? • We offer help and advice • Home visits
• All fees agreed before you proceed
For a free initial consultation contact: Peter Camrass DipPFS Aff.SWW
Tel: 01622 812390
Mobile: 07747 007971 Web:
www.camrass.wix.com/wills
Have you got news for us? Phone our News Desk on 01622 734735
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56