downsmail.co.uk Eric Snowball
ERIC Snowball (77), who lived in Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, for over 40 years,waswell known in the music community, with a life-long involvement in performing and supporting the performance of music. As lead guitarist
with local band The Zephyrs, he had come close to having a massive hit record when producer Joe Meek offered them
the chance to perform an instrumental for release as a single. However, the band turned him down, because it would have meant dropping their female vocalist. The Tornadoes subsequently took up the option and enjoyed a number one with Telstar. Eric began work as an apprentice with
the Haynes Ford dealership, but his membership of the Sharp’s Creamy Toffee Skiffle Group was the start of a career in the world he loved. In 1968 he branched out into running a music shop – ESE Music in Upper Fant Road – andwas insightful enough to see the business opportunities available in hiring out sound systems for live performances. His firmwent on to supply systems for
artists as diverse as AC/DC, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Bay City Rollers and Vera Lynn. Ericwas married to Margaret for more
than 45 years andwas father to Ma and Katie. Ma has followed his father into the business and runs a specialised operation offering a range of support to touring musicians. He said: “My fatherwas a strong character dedicated to hiswork and connected to many people in the industry. For many years hewas the leading importer of pedal steel guitars, work that brought him into contact with the leading players of that instrument across the United Kingdom.” Eric leaves his wife and children.
Trevor Gallavin
TREVOR Gallavin (71) lived locally his whole life, and lived in Loose for 30 years. Hewas born in Maidstone and aended Maidstone Grammar School. He had a career in architecture, much of it with Maidstone Council. His hobbies includedworking on his
own home and hewas also willing to help others with their DIY projects. He will be remembered in Loose for his
Beer festival
THE East Malling Beer and Cider Festival will take place in the grounds of East Malling Research on Saturday, September 6. Admis- sion to the event, from 11am to 7pm, costs £4, or £2 for card-carry- ing CAMRA members.
Service of light
A SERVICE of Light was held at All Saints Church, Snodland, to com- memorate the outbreak of the First World War.
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involvement with the Loose Swiss Scout Group which included 11 years as group Scout leader, followed by a period as headquarterswarden. Trevorwas married to Helen and father
to Nick and Jackie. Among the many tributes paid to Trevor
was one from Loose Swiss Scout Group chairman David Priestley – who regularly accompanied Trevor on annual trips to see the winter tours of rock band Status Quo. David said: “Trevor’s death leaves an enormous void…he could always be relied upon to assist at many of the commitments where adult helpwas required.” Trevor leaves his wife, son and two grandchildren.
Enid Hargraves
ENID Hargraves (77) lived for more than 40 years in Maidstone, aer moving from Dartford in the mid-1970s. Born Enid Bell in Gateshead, she grew up
in the North East and married Alan Hargraves. Alan served Maidstone Council as chief executive and Enidworked for many years as a maths teacher at Rochester Girls’Grammar School. Enid and Alanwere known for their long-term involvement with Maidstone Rotary Club. Enid continued to be involved with the club aer Alan’s death in 2003. She was a member of the club’s Inner Wheel and had twice been club president. Son Philip said: “My motherwas loving
and caring, the kind of person who maintained long-term and loyal friendships and loved socialising. Shewas devoted to her family, fun to be with and liked travelling. She maintained a keen interest in tennis, golf and cricket, and also followed Newcastle United.” Enid leaves her sons, Richard and Philip, and grandchildren Daniel and Loie.
Edward Sergison EDWARD T “Ted” Sergison (67) lived in Staplehurst his whole life. Heworked as a trafficwarden, in security and also for the prison service. Tedwas married to second wife Jeanee “Jean” for 33 years andwas father to Wayne, Georgenia, Karen, Tarasa and Mahew. Ted campaigned
about the Bale of Britain, managing to
get memorials placed for a young British pilot killed in Grave Lane and a Belgian
Homes for horseworkers
TWOagricultural buildings at Kiln Barn Road, Ditton have been ear- marked for demolition to make way for three homes. Gallagher Equine Ltd, part of the Gallagher Group, has asked Ton- bridge and Malling Council to ap- prove the scheme for a barn-style property containing three separate two-storey residential units with
associated parking, access and landscaping. The new two three-bedroom and
one two bedroom homes at Kiln Barn Farm would provide accom- modation for workers in the keep- ing and training of horses, the farm manager of Gallagher Equine Ltd and other employees or visitors of the Gallagher Group.
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pilot who died in September 1940. For the laer he managed to get television coverage and a flypast by Belgian aircra. He campaigned to mark the Staplehurst Emergency Landing Ground and in the resulting ceremony a P51-D Mustang aircra overflew the proceedings. Ted’s work also allowed him to make contact with veteran pilots and gather memorabilia including their signatures. Anature lover who enjoyed going out
with his wife andwalking his dogs, Ted leaves his wife, children, nine grandchildren and two great- grandchildren.
Terry Shambler
AYLESFORD’s Terry Shambler (18) died aer being hit by a bus inAyia Napa, Cyprus. Terrywas awaiting
his A-level results aer completing his studies at Maidstone Grammar School. Friends and family described Terry as fun-loving.Aylesford Bulls Rugby Club, for whom Terry played
from the age of seven until a knee injury at the age of 16, also expressed their shock. The accident is being investigated.
Stefanie Collins
STEFANIE “Hedy” Collins (88) lived locally for over 50 years, the final 35 of whichwere spent on the Suon Road. Shewas formerly a resident of the Boxley
Road area. Originally born in Austria, she met her husband of 62 years, George, when hewas stationed in Austria with the army aer the war, and she moved to Kent with him.
Hedyworked as a seamstress for Nestledown and a bookbinder for the Kent Book Company. Her husband Georgewas well known as a local builder who also did a range of otherwork in the area. The couple raised one son, also called George. Granddaughter Bev said: “My grandmotherwas a very independent person who did everything for herself until the end of her life. Shewas very caring and very family-oriented, and really happy when shewas caring for her roses, which she grew for many years.” Hedy, whowas widowed, lost her son a
few years ago. She leaves grandchildren Bev, Deborah and Jennifer and great- grandchildren Luke, James, Tia and Mason.
Linked home
A PLAN to build a two-storey dwelling on to an existing home at 6 Larkspur Close, East Malling has been sub- mitted to Tonbridge and Malling Council. The new property would be linked at the first floor, forming an al- leyway between it and num- ber 6, which would give access to the back gardens.
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