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CAREY Lander (33), whowas born and grew up in Maidstone and aended Maidstone Grammar School for Girls,was the keyboard player and backing vocalist with Scoish indie band Camera Obscura. She appeared on


four of the band’s five albums andwas widely recognised to have contributed greatly to a distinctive image and sound that assured the band of steady cult success. Careywas the daughter of Eileen


and Bob Lander. Her mother spent years as vicar of St Paul’s Church in Boxley Road and her family have thanked friends and fans for their support and donations to a Just Giving page established by Carey to raise funds to fight cancer. Carey got involved with the Glasgow


music scene after moving to the city in 2000 and joined Camera Obscura in 2002, making her debut on a John Peel session for BBC Radio One. Their two most recent albums – My Maudlin Career and Desire Lines – reached the UK Top 40. In 2011 Careywas diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer. The lack of awareness of the disease motivated her to raise funds and awareness to help fight the condition. Her appeal raised almost £50,000 during her lifetime with another £15,000 coming immediately after her death. Carey’s parents said they had been “deeply moved by all the gifts and messages” given to her fundraising campaign. Carey leaves her partner Kenny Macleod, Camera Obscura’s sound engineer, her parents and her many fans.


David King


DAVID Arthur King (86), who has died in Redhill in Surrey, spent much of his life and most of his career in the area. His homes included those at Maidstone, Larkfield and Penenden Heath. Other than national service with the RAF in Reading, David spent his working life as a clerical officer with Kent County Council in its education department. Married in 1965 to Gladys, Davidwas


father to Susan and Andrew. Hewas also known locally for his involvement with St Luke’s Church and a love of music that


included singing in local choirs. Gladys died in 1985 and – after retirement


– David moved to Kendal in Cumbria in 1995. Daughter Susan said: “My father didn’t know anyone in Kendal but his love of the Lake District andwalking drew him there. “He married Hilary in 1999 and became step-father to Andrea and continued to be involved with his local church and follow his passion for classical music. People will remember him as a quiet, generous and very genuine man who took time to get to know people.” David had moved to Surrey to be near his daughter and son. He leaves his wife, children, step-daughter and grandchildren Corinne, Eddie and Annabel.


Lavinia Bonner


LAVINIA Bonner (96) lived for 60 years in the Ringlestone area of Maidstone. Born Lavinia Hall in Lincolnshire she met husband of almost 65 years, Kenneth, when hewas billeted in her home while in the RAF. The couple married in 1943 and after Kenneth had completed hiswar service they moved to Carlisle where daughter Catherine was born. The family lived in Carlisle until


moving to Maidstone. Daughter Catherine said: “My mother worked locally including a spell at Liptons shop in the town centre. After my brother – Christopher –was born she stopped work. In her 60s she became active in the Independent Order of Oddfellows, rising to become their grandmaster for a while. “Shewas a loving and kind mother who worked hard and sacrificed to give her children opportunities. She absolutely doted on her grandchildren and great- grandchildren and counted herself fortunate to have lived long enough to see them. She stayed independent-minded until the end of her life.” Lavinia – whowas widowed in 2008 –


leaves her children, grandchildren Rachel and Sarah and great-grandchildren George and Henry.


Cath Tuffin


CATHERINE “Cath” Tuffin (95) lived locally for almost 60 years, the last 30 of whichwere spent in Coxheath.


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and Langley. Born Catherine Keeler in Faversham, she married husband Stan before moving to the Maidstone area. Cath and Stan worked in service with


Cath serving as a housekeeper and Stan doing gardening and other jobs. Stan subsequently worked as a carpenter while Cath raised children Sandra, John and Catherine. Cathwent on to work locally at Sharps toffee factory and as a pharmaceutical order checker for May Roberts (now Sangers). Sandra said: “My motherwas always on


the go and remained very positive; she even enjoyed her life when she spent time in a residential home. Shewas always willing to help charities and collected for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, earning their merit badge, and the RNLI. “Shewas active on both the WI and the Mothers’ Union andwas involved with the Holy Trinity Church at Coxheath where she did the flowers and made cakes for their coffee mornings. She enjoyed bingo at the village hall and the Monday Club.” Cath – whowas widowed in 1974 – leaves children Sandra and Catherine (son John pre-deceased her), seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.


TomDurling


THOMAS “Tom” Durling (44), who lived for the final six years of his life in East Malling,was born in Ringlestone and lived in Maidstone before working throughout the country as a holiday camp chef. Tomwent to St Francis’ School and St


Simon Stock before working in the building trade with his father. Tom’s brother Alan


said: “Most of Tom’s working life involved working in holiday camps as a chef; he worked for Butlins for many years and saw most of the country; he loved to be on the road.


“Tom had a long relationship andwas


father to a daughter, Charloe. His relationship broke up and hewasn’t able to see his daughter which caused him a lot of pain. “Hewas loved by all his nephews and


nieces and he loved to be with kids. Those who remember him in his younger days will recall theway hewas the life and soul of a party, loving to clown around and play his guitar. He used those talents later on by taking part in entertainments at the holiday clubs in which he worked.” Tom leaves his mother Philomena, his


sister Catherine, brother Alan and nephews and nieces Lucas, Liam, Alan, Kathleen and Philomena.


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