downsmail.co.uk Jeremy Hindle
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 degree in mining engineering andwent on to teach in Bexley and at Borden Grammar School in Sittingbourne before embarking on a busi- ness career. His interests included property develop-
ment, a fireplace business and theWoodskill 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 to Maidstone 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.
CyrilMecoy
CYRIL Mecoy (86) spent his entire career on the same site where he went to school. Cyril, who lived in Maidstone, attended St
Paul’s School in Fisher Street, Maidstone. Shortly before he was due to finish his edu- cation the site was sold to H Goodsell and after finishing school, Cyril moved back to the site to start work as an apprentice car- penter with Goodsall’s in December 1941. This began a working relationship that
was to last more than 70 unbroken years. The firm became H Goodsell and Son in 1957. On retirement, Cyril immediately re- turned to the firm in a part-time role and it was only when health problems intervened in 2013 that hewas unable to continuework- ing.
He formally stopped work earlier this
year. John Goodsell, ofHGoodsall and Son, said: “Cyrilwas a very loyal member of our staff who was reluctant to accept public recognition of his very many years associa- tion with the company.”
David Tame
DAVID Tame (93) lived in Maidstone for 57 years aer moving from Siingbourne. Born in
Oxfordshire, he moved to
Siingbourne at the age of two and became known as a prodigious musical talent, playing piano and organ in concerts and local churches. Hewas educated
locally and at the University of London, gaining a BSc in chemistry. His most
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significantworkwas as a public analyst at County Hall from 1957 to 1978. During this period, hewas also deputy county analyst. In addition, he continued to study, and his effortswere eventually rewarded with a Fellowship of the Royal Institute of Chemistry (FRIC). He had alsoworked 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 ofmusic. In retirement Davidwas 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, whowas widowed in 2006, leaves
his children, 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Janice Collins
JANICE Elaine Collins (60) lived in Loose for 23 years,was born in Borden, Sittingbourne, and grew up in Maidstone. Sheworked for many years in the insurance business as a loss adjuster and her employers included Insurance North America, Commercial Union and Royal Sun Alliance. Janicewas a former competitive swimmer who had represented Maidstone, Kent and the Southern
Counties. Shewas also a swimming instructor for the Maidstone Swimming Club. Her son Michael said: “Mymotherwas a
strong person who always knew what was best. Shewas very supportive, independent and a capable single parent who always put me first andworked extremely hard to provide me with the best start in life.” Janice baled cancer for seven years and supported the PeggyWood Foundation (a local cancer charity). Janice leaves her son Michael, sister
Teresa and parents Ernest and Bey. Her first grandchild is due in October.
Chris Newman
CHRIS Newman (78) was a noted servant of athletics in the Maidstone area who brought passion and character to his work. He was originally amember of Brighton
AC who converted from an impressive young 880 yards runner to become a noted 3,000m steeple- chaser. He set a time of 9min 43 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, oen in a way that allowed for everyone to participate. At the time of his death he was on the executive of Kent County Athletics Association; he was president of the organisation from 1996 to 1997. For many years, including 2014 when he was baling illness, Chris wasmeeting manager 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, and Medway 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 and Maidstone Athletics Club, said: “Chris never missed 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 Collee and his grandchildren.
Ernest Paine
ERNEST “Jim” Paine (95) lived in East Farleigh from 1953, having previously been in the London area. He becamewell-known locally as the founder of a family-run boatyard, Bridge Boat Services. The youngest of
nine children, his wartime service was spent in the RAF, first as an armourer, then in bomb disposal. He married Kay in 1941 and the couple raised three children.
The boat business began with the hiring
of skiffs and canoes and later expanded into cabin cruisers before the full boatyard was established. The business continues under the new ownership of Martin Clion, Jim's son-in-law. His daughters, Judith and Sheila said:
“Our father was independent, honest and a popular man. He was heavily involved in the local community, having been a member of the parish council, an inspector with the special police force, and involved with the Masonic Lodge for almost 50 years.” Jim, who was widowed in 2001, leaves
his children, 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
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