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AMONG the flood of tributes, stories and lile known facts which have emerged since David Bowie’s death is his Maidstone connection.


From 1964 to 1965


the then unknown David Joneswas a member of the Manish Boys, a group who lived and rehearsed locally in cramped conditions. Its main rehearsal


spacewas a living room in Coxheath.


The band played locally, including performances at the Royal Star Hotel in Maidstone. Bowie’s memories of the county town


were coloured by an incident in which a local man aacked him after seeing him on the street, knocking him down and kicking him. Long hair on young menwas still a controversial subject at the time and Bowie and his band mates suffered some prejudice. Bowie would later talk about his dreams


to become “their Mick Jagger” with regard to his time in The Manish Boys. He left to join another band, The Lower Third, before finding stardom as a solo artist.


Anne Stout


HOLLINGBOURNE’S Anne Stout (82) lived locally for 20 years at the end of an eventful life that took her all over the world. Born Anne Carr in the Oxford area she was the youngest of three sisters and had worked as a PA at Harwell atomic research


establishment and in Iran and Iraq before moving to Jamaica. She moved to Kent


from Jamaica with her husband Robert, an


anaesthetist, and the couple lived in Rainham and Newnham. They adopted daughter Hilary “Jo” and established a club for families with one child and also a country dancing club. Anne moved to Hollinbourne and lived


with her older sister Pat in Tilefields. She remained active, learning Karate in her 70s and regularly aended dancing classes. Her involvement in causes and local life included fundraising and active involvement with the Kent Air Ambulance, Kent Association for the Blind and a range of appeals linked to major disasters. Shewas an active member of the Hollingbourne Meadows Trust and had been involved in raising funds for a bench she regularly used whilewalking her dogs. Annewas also a regular fundraiser for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Pat died in November. Anne leaves her daughter and grandchildren Vicki and Gemma


Don Goodwin


DONALD “Don” Goodwin MBE (87)was well known in the farming community as well as being chairman ofWest Farleigh


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Parish Council. He lived locally


from 1953, moving fromWelling. His homes included Luckhurst Farm from 1963 and Court Lodge Farm,West Farleigh from 1967. Don had previously aended the Kent


Farm Institute in Siingbourne in 1946. With wife Patricia “Pat”, Don raised children Nigel and Jane. His working life included years of fruit farming and hewas closely involved in its organisation and management across the county. Donwas chairman of Kentish Garden from 1972 and also worked with the National Farmers Union (NFU). He served on the NFU’s soft fruit commiee andwas involved in dealings between the local industry and national government. Hewas awarded an MBE for his services to horticulture and the soft fruit industry in 1983. Son Nigel said: “My father’s involvement


in farming started with a smallholding. But hewas enthusiastic about a number of things: he loved motorcycling and football; hewatched Charlton as a boy andwent with me to Chelsea games and saw many of their celebrated players. “He loved classical music and learned to


play the organ, playing occasionally in church.” Don – whowas widowed – leaves a son; daughter Jane pre-deceased him. He also leaves grandchildren Amy, Laura, Alan, Katie, Sophie and Oliver.


Jack White


THE death of Jack White, from Leeds village, has been reported widely. Jack and his wifeAudrey arrived in the village in 1983, when Jack retired from working in Portugal. He became known for his community involvement, which included work with the local branch of the Royal British Legion, where he served as president, treasurer, chairman and secretary. The parish magazine praised Jack’s “technical skills and immense common sense” which made him a valuable presence at community events. Jackwas also involved with St Nicholas’s Church, Leeds, where his funeral service took place. The parish magazine summed up: “Our community has so much to remain thankful for and Jackwas one of the people for whom most thanks are due.” Jack’s autobiography, An Ordinary Man, remains on sale locally. Jack – whowas widowed – leaves daughter Patricia and grandchildren Geoff and Caroline.


Colin Tuck


COLIN Tuck (83) lived locally for many years, most recently in St Faith’s Lane, Bearsted. He previously lived at 1 Spot Lane from


the mid 1970s with wife Jo. Born in Cambridgeshire, Colin trained for


a medical career in the Navy and served nine years, rising to the rank of pey officer. He followed this with a career in sales, including working for Marley Foam of Lenham and Cleanaway, sellingwaste


management systems. Colinwas father to Debbie and Penny


and stepfather to Jonathan and Vanessa. Jo said: “Colinwas outgoing and sociable. He had many friends andwas verywell known in and around Bearsted. “Many of the tributes we have received


have spoken of how popular hewas with everyone. He loved vegetable gardening and made his own pickled onions, which were given to a lot of people. “He also loved following sport and the


family once travelled to theWest Indies to see England play a test match. “Colin adored his grandchildren and


taught them to fish – the song Gone Fishin’ was played at his funeral.” Colin leaves his wife, children, stepchildren and grandchildren Catherine and James.


Phil Edbrooke-Childs


PHIL Edbrooke-Childs (36) died in a road accident in Hermitage Lane, Maidstone. Phil, who lived in Dover,was managing director of Kent and Medway Health Infomatics, which provided information and technology services for the health industry. He had previously worked for various NHS trusts and the BBC. Phil’s family said


hewas “a devoted husband, son,


brother, uncle and friend... His constant smile, infectious happiness, laughter and outgoing personality will live forever in our hearts and minds. “He always enjoyed trying new things


and had a great sense of adventure in living life to the full. He would do anything for anyone and will be greatly missed by all whowere fortunate enough to have been a part of his life.” On social media, former workmates praised Phil’s abilities as a professional and his personal qualities. Bryson Kelso said: “Such a kind-heartedwarm wonderful person – RIP Phil.” Cherilea Lomas said: “I can't believe the sad news I've just heard about Phil Edbrooke-Childs. Hewas a fantastic guy and a pleasure to work with.”


DaphneWallace


DAPHNE DaisyWallace (92) lived in Collier Street for more than 65 years, becomingwell known in the area and belonging to a number of local organisations. She worked locally as a caretaker at Collier Street School and on local farms. Born Daphne Slack in Ashford, she moved locally with husband Frederick


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