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he walked in the door and knew lots of people both locally, and as a result of his work. “He was active on Hunton parish council and as editor of the Hunton Herald, the village


newsleer.” Les leaves his wife and son. His daughter pre-deceased him.


Bert Day


ALBERT “Bert” Day (78) lived locally for 48 years, initially in Yalding and, for the last 15 years, in Glebe Lane, Barming. Originally from London, Bert spent three


years in the Army Catering Corps before beginning a career as an electrician. Most of his electrical career was spent working for The Times newspaper, but he was caught in the wave of redundancies which followed their move to headquarters inWapping and


finished work in the local area. Bert wasmarried to Jan for 56 years and


was father to Christopher, Robert, Terry, Kim and Jackie. Jan said: “Bert was very capable and had lots of hobbies, including deep-sea diving. He was really good with his hands and could make all kinds of things. He was often able to help others with practical jobs. He could be a larger- than-life character, and loved to be around people.” Bert leaves his wife, children and grandchildren: Paul, Kerry, Ricky, Tim, Megan, Lucy, Daniel, Kirsty and Christopher.


Ernest Martin


ERNEST Martin (86), who lived formany years at Penenden Heath, was known locally for his life-long service to football. A former player who turned out for a number of local teams until 1953, Ernest took up refereeing and was involved in the organisation of the local game. He was also vice-chairman of the Maidstone branch of the Referees’ Association and a member of the commiee on the Maidstone and Mid- Kent Sunday League. His various posts with the local league included the duties of referees’ secretary and league secretary. Ernest’s working life included a spell as housing repairs manager forMaidstone Council. He had also been a member of the PTA at East Borough School, where both his children and grandchildren were


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father to David and Lynne. His son paid tribute to his father, recalling that among many achievements andmemorable events linked to football one particular highlight was the time when Ernest met Sir Stanley Mahews. In addition to his local football


involvement Ernest served as a steward at Wembley for 15 years. Ernest, who was widowed in 2010,


leaves his children and grandchildren Christopher, Stephen andWilliam.


Peggy Maskell


MARGARET “Peggy” Maskell (87) lived locally for more than 65 years, moving to the area from north-west Kent where she was brought up.


She seled locally


in Paradise Row, Maidstone – now the site of a car park – and moved in 1960 to the Foster Clark estate with husband Clem, who worked for Corbin & Sons in supervision and management in the


building industry. Together they raised children Margaret and David. Daughter Margaret said: “My mother


was always bubbly and friendly and very sociable.Mum and Dad were involved over the years with the Civil Defence Club and AylesfordWorking Men’s Club.” Peggy, who was widowed 18 years ago,


eventually left the Foster Clark estate to live with her son and family. She leaves her children and grandchildren Vikki, Daniel, Jayne, Steve and Anna.


MargaretWatson


MARGARETWatson (70) lived locally for more than 35 years, the last seven in Allington. She was known locally for her years of


work as a physiotherapist specialising in work linked to oncology, working at Maidstone Hospital and in other locations, including Maidstone Prison. BornMargaret Kemp in Surbiton she


grew up near Richmond Park and trained at Roehampton as a physiotherapist after leaving school.Margaret raised a family and continued working in Surrey until her


move toMaidstone. Husband Robert


said: “Margaret was known as a calm and unflappable person who had many talents. She played violin and flute and had a beautiful singing voice. She


was a member of Rochester Cathedral Choir and had a very strong Christian faith, aending the Vines Church in Boughton Lane for many years. “In her youth she won medals for swimming and she also enjoyed surfing. She had a passion for children and often babysat.Margaret leaves her husband and family.


DavidMillen


DAVIDMillen (65) lived in Boughton Monchelsea for the final years of his life and had lived locally for all of his life. He spent much of this time inWillington


Street with his wife of 43 years, Rhondda. He was the founder and managing director of Flowrite Services, based in Tovil. The company, which he founded more than 20 years ago and sold when he retired, specialises in refrigeration and air conditioning. Prior to establishing his own company


David had worked in the brewing industry, rising to become a brewery manager. A serious car accident after establishing


his own business almost led to the loss of one of David’s arms. His determination helped him to recover, return to work and continue to build his company, which had more than 100 staff when it was sold. Rhondda said: “David made a success of


everything he did. It was a risk leaving his previous job but he was dedicated to his work. He also loved football and had played for local teams as a young man until a broken leg halted his involvement, although he loved watching our son play. He followedArsenal, a team he had seen many times, and had travelled as far as Russia to watch a game. “Other than his work and football, David


was a private person who enjoyed meals out with his family.” David leaves his wife, children Richard, Jacqueline andWendy and grandchildren Danny, Natalie, Mahew, Samuel, Karla, Chelsea and Chompu.


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