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MARKGeadah (43), whowas found dead at his home in Beech Drive, Allington, had been headmaster of Allington Primary School for nine years. The inspirational teacherwas highly admired by parents and had been called on to head upAylesford Primary School aswell as Allington, suchwas the regard for his professional skills. Mr Geadah first joined Allington Primary
School as deputy head in September 2002, earning promotion to the headship in September 2005. Under his leadership the school earned an outstanding rating from Ofsted in 2008, which it still holds. An online tribute page had more than 400 members, many of whom chose to change their profile pictures to the Allington Primary School badge. Cllr Dan Daley said: “All who knew Mark
will recognise now the desperate loss of a truly inspirational teacher – one who genuinely engaged with his pupils and whoseworkwas rewarded by the astonishing year-on-year results of this delightful scene of early years' learning. Rest in Peace Mark. Memory of yourwork will long be held by those who enjoyed it.” The school’s chairman of governors Dr
Nigel Smetham said Mr Geadahwas "an inspirational headteacher, respected colleague and friend". Tina Lewis-Rendle, who has a daughter at Allington, said Mr Geadah “brought and gave so much to the school and my lile girl …an inspiration.” Mark leaves his wife Lesley and two sons.
Jeremy Hindle
JEREMY Hindle (68), who died near Whit- stable, was a local businessman and Conser- vative councillor who served as Mayor of Maidstone in 1988-89. He lived in Tonbridge Road, for 10 years in
Lower Fant Road and 20 years in Collier Street. Educated at Maidstone Grammar School, Jeremy had a degree in mining engi- neering andwent on to teach in Bexley and at Borden Grammar School in Sittingbourne be- fore a career in business. His interests included property develop-
ment, a fireplace business and theWoodskill timber business in Milton Street, Fant. Jeremy had been a member of the Young Conservatives andwas an elected member of Maidstone Council, serving Heathward from 1976 to 1990. Fellow Conservative and friend Paul Old-
ham said: “Jeremy had a strong commitment to Maidstone and his work on the arts and recreation committee, which included its chairmanship,was exceptional.Hegave a col- lection of his bright and fashionable clothing from the 1960s to Maidstone Museum, where
itwas a popular exhibit. Hewas highly prin- cipled and broke with his party over the im- plementation of the poll tax.” Jeremywent on to stand as an independent councillor. He served as a governor of Maid- stone 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 hewent to school. Cyril, who lived in Maidstone, attended St
Paul’s School in Fisher Street, Maidstone. Shortly before hewas due to finish his educa- tion the sitewas sold toHGoodsell and after finishing school Cyril moved back to the site to startwork as an apprentice carpenter with Goodsall’s in December 1941. This began aworking relationship thatwas
to last more than 70 unbroken years. The firm became H Goodsell and Son in 1957. On re- tirement, Cyril returned to the firm in a part- time role and it was only when health problems intervened in 2013 that he was un- able to continueworking. He stopped work earlier this year. John Goodsell, ofHGoodsall and Son, said: “Cyril was a loyal member of our staff who was re- luctant to acceptpublic recognition of his very many years’ association with the company.”
Janice Collins
JANICE Elaine Collins (60), who lived in Loose for 23 years, was born in Borden, Sit- tingbourne 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 an instructor for the Maidstone Swimming
Club. Her son Michael said: “My motherwas a
strong person who always knew whatwas 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). She leaves her son Michael, sister Teresa
and parents Ernest and Bey. Her first grandchild is due in October.
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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 andwas 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.Heworked as a public analyst at County Hall from 1957 to 1978 andwas also deputy county analyst. He also continued to study, andwas rewarded with a Fellowship of the Royal Institute of Chemistry (FRIC).
Married for 61 years
to Ellen – a chemist in Maidstone – David was father to Peter, Eileen, Sheila and Philip. His interests included golf, chess, gardening and music. In retirement Davidwas a driver with Age Concern. Peter said: “Hewas 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.
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ERNEST “Jim” Paine (95) lived in East Farleigh from 1953, having previously been in the London area. Hewaswell-known locally as the founder
of a family-run boatyard, Bridge Boat Services.
The youngest of nine children, hiswartime servicewas 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
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of skiffs and canoes and later expanded into cabin cruisers before the full boatyardwas established. It continues under the ownership of Martin Clion, Jim's son-in- law.
His daughters, Judith and Sheila, said:
“Our fatherwas independent, honest and a popular man. Hewas a member of the parish council, an inspector with the special police force, and involved with the Masonic Lodge for almost 50 years.” Jim, whowas widowed in 2001, leaves his children, 10 grandchildren and four great- grandchildren.
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