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JEREMY Hindle (68), who died near Whit- stable, was a local businessman and Con- servative councillor who served as Mayor of Maidstone from 1988-89. He lived locally on the Tonbridge Road,


for 10 years in Lower Fant Road and 20 years in Collier Street. Educated at Maid- stone Grammar School, Jeremy had a de- gree in mining engineering and went on to teach in Bexley and at Borden Grammar School in Sittingbourne before embarking on a business career. His interests included property develop-


ment, a fireplace business and the Wood- skill timber business on Milton Street, Fant. Jeremy had been a member of the Young Conservatives and was an elected member of Maidstone Council, serving Heath ward from 1976 to 1990. His fellow Conservative and friend Paul Oldham said: “Jeremy had a strong com- mitment toMaidstone and his work on the arts and recreation committee, which in- cluded its chairmanship, was exceptional. At one point he gave a collection of his own bright and fashionable clothing from the 1960s to Maidstone Museum, where itwas a popular exhibit for a number of years. He was highly principled and broke with his party over the implementation of the poll tax.”


Jeremy went on to stand as an independ-


ent councillor. He served as a governor of Maidstone Grammar School and also served as a trustee of a local charity.


Terry Shambler


AYLESFORD’s Terry Shambler (18) died aer being hit by a bus inAyia Napa, Cyprus. Terry was awaiting


hisA-level results aer 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 which were spent on the Suon Road. She was formerly a resident of the


Boxley Road area. Originally born in Austria, shemet her husband of 62 years, George, when he was stationed in Austria with the army aer the war, and she moved to Kent with him. Hedy worked as a seamstress for Nestledown and a bookbinder for the Kent Book Company. Her husband George was well known as a local builder who also did a range of other work in the area. The couple raised one son, also called George. Granddaughter Bev said: “My grandmother was a very independent person who did everything for herself until the end of her life. She was very caring and very family-oriented, and really happy when she was caring for her roses, which she grew for many years.” Hedy, who was widowed, lost her son a


few years ago. She leaves grandchildren Bev, Deborah and Jennifer and great- grandchildren Luke, James, Tia andMason.


Chris Newman


CHRISNewman (78)was a noted servant of athletics in theMaidstone areawho brought passion and character to his work. He was originally a member of Brighton


AC who converted from an impressive young 880 yards runner to become a noted 3,000m steeple-chaser. He set atimeof9min43 seconds for the event in 1962, which would still rank him about 60th in the UK if set today. Chris lived in


Chatham and pursued a career in technical and engineering work. His involvement in local athletics included a range of roles in coaching and organising, oen in a way that allowed for everyone to participate. At the time of his death he was on the executive of Kent CountyAthletics Association; he was president of the organisation from 1996 to 1997. For many years, including 2014 when he was baling illness, Chris wasmeetingmanager at the annual County Track and Field Championships. The many tributes paid to Chris have praised the range of work, dedication and personal wit he contributed to the sport he loved, andMedway and Maidstone Athletics Club are continuing with a signature event, their 1,500m handicap, in which runners are staggered in their starting times to allow everyone a chance of victory. Chris devised the event and


bought the trophy. The club’s website asks that this year’s event is “a good one in Chris's honour”. Lin Neeves, of Medway andMaidstone Athletics Club, said: “Chris nevermissed a cross country and his dedication included some innovative work coaching athletes with disabilities long before Paralympic sport had such a high profile; he even chaperoned someone from the Open University who was involved in that area.” Chris leaves his wife Hazel, son Tim and daughter Collee and his grandchildren.


David Tame


DAVID Tame (93) lived in Maidstone for 57 years after moving from Sittingbourne. Born in Oxfordshire, he moved to Siingbourne at the age of two and became known as a prodigious musical talent, playing piano and organ in concerts and local churches.


He was educated


locally and at the University of London, gaining a BSc in chemistry. His most significant work wasasapublic analyst at County Hall from 1957 to 1978. During this period, he was also


deputy county analyst. In addition, he continued to study, and his efforts were eventually rewarded with a Fellowship of the Royal Institute of Chemistry (FRIC). He had also worked in London, Foots Cray and Jersey. Married for 61 years to Ellen – who also


worked in Maidstone as a chemist – David was father to Peter, Eileen, Sheila and Philip. His interests included golf, chess, gardening and a lifelong love of music. In retirement David was a driver with Age Concern (a position he held until the age of 74). Peter said: “He remained ever popular


with friends, was always at the heart of family life, and unwaveringly approached life and people with enthusiasm, patience and optimism.” David, who was widowed in 2006, leaves


his children, 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.


JohnWilliams


JOHNWilliams (87) lived in Mallings Drive, Bearsted, from 1969 until he moved into a care home a few years ago. Originally from NorthWales, John was married to Maisie for 50 years and was known locally from many years of competitive bowling at Bearsted and Thurnham Bowling Club.


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