downsmail.co.uk Daniel Dunmill
THE sudden and tragic death at his home in Wateringbury of DanielDunmill (20) has left his family and friends stunned. Daniel – who worked as a car salesman – collapsed and died on Sunday, June 26, just a week before his 21st birthday. Daniel was a pupil
at Oakwood Park Grammar School be- fore studying public services at MidKent College. His original career
aim of becoming a Royal Marine was ham- pered by a knee injury and he went on to work as a barman at The Swan in West Malling before moving on to car sales. He sold Mitsubishi cars for Humphries and Parks, starting in West Malling and later at their Rochester branch. Many tributes have been posted on social media. Molly Boorman said: “Cannot believe what I've woken up to, such a lovely guy... Going to be missed so much”. Daniel collapsed in front of his girlfriend Brooke Tudor. Both Brooke and the owner of the dealership at which Daniel worked have paised his qualities as a “gentleman”. Daniel leaves parents Mark and Dawn
and older brotherAdam, along with his girl- friend Brooke and many friends locally. Aservice celebrating his life, which includ-
ed the release of Chinese lanterns, was held at Mote Park on July1.
Owain Boughtwood
THE tragic death in a road accident near his home in the Canterbury area of local foot- baller and cricketer, Owain Boughtwood (21), has drawn tributes from many who knew and liked the tal- ented student. Owain was two
years through an un- dergraduate degree at Santa Clara Univer- sity, California. He had been in-
volved in sport across Kent. As a footballer he played for Folke-
stone Invicta and Ashford and represented the county of Kent. Owain was the youngest of six children
and a family statement has talked of his place among his “large, loving family” and praised Owain’s presence as a “fun-loving uncle” to his nine nieces and nephews.
Freda Hayward
THE death has been announced in Sid- mouth, Devon, of Freda Hayward (90), who lived in College Road, Maidstone, and ran the dance school, Theatre Group. Born Freda Oliver and educated at Maid-
stone Commercial School (now Invicta Grammar), Freda was an accomplished dancer and worked for Royal Insurance in the High Street. She married Frank Hayward in 1959 and the couple raised children Jilly and Sally. Frank and Fredawere involved in produc-
ing and performing in a range of local shows and pantomimes from 1966 to 1992. Obituaries and local coverage of her death
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have recounted a number of stories includ- ing meter readers at her home in College Road beingwarned to avoid the pantomime camel stored in the cellar. Freda and Frank retired to Devon in 1993,
where she became active in the local WI and Frank served as an independent councillor on Sidmouth Town Council. The couple also performed with the Sidmouth Songsters choir, raising funds for charities. Freda leaves her husband, daughters and three grandchildren.
Bre Baker DOWNSWOOD’S Brett Baker (33) was known and liked by many in the local area. His father announced his death on Brett’s Facebook page, saying that he passed away with his family by his side. He thanked Brett’s many friends for their kind thoughts and wishes. Brett’s Facebook
page had chronicled events in the course of his battle with pri- mary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a
chronic and incurable liver condition that can be treated but – in cases like Brett’s – ne- cessitates a transplant. Brett had high priority as the potential re- cipient of a new liver and on April 25 he told Facebook friends: “it could happen in the next couple of
months...forever the opti- mist.”
Martin Jordan
THE death has been reported of Michael Jor- dan who lived on Pilgrim’s Way, near Hollingbourne. Michael had lived locally for almost all of his life and spent years battling illness. He was a noted motor sports enthu- siast, competing regularly in car rallying. Michael spent much of his working life in insurance but also used his professional skills when serving as Trustee of the Friends of Hollingbourne's historic church. Michael leaves his wife, Liz, with whom he shared his passion for motor sport.
Thomas Allman THOMAS Sydney Allman (95) lived in Holmes Court, Maidstone, for eight years, moving locally to be near family after the death of his wife.
Born near Ross-on-
Wye, Herefordshire, he lived in the local area as a boy, settling on the Isle of Sheppey and later moving to the Ashford area. Thomas worked as
a motor mechanic and was father to Annette and Christopher.
Son ‘Chris’ said: “My father was a gentle-
man in the old-fashioned sense of the word. He was easy going, reserved, considerate and devoted to his family, including his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He and my mother celebrated their diamond wedding and my mother died one day short of their 61stwedding anniversary. Late in his life my father took up golf and got down to a handicap of 15. He played golf
locally when he moved to the Maidstone area and then became involved with the South East Maidstone Active Retirement As- sociation (SEMARA), where he played in- door kurling until the end of last year. Thomas leaves his children, three grand- children, five great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.
Phil Sweatman
PHIL Sweatman (59) lived in Weavering from 1997. Born in Islington, London, Phil moved to
the local area with wife of 29 years, Judie, settling in Langley Heath before moving to Weavering. Phil was father to David, Jenny and Matthew. Judie Sweatman said: “After 38 years of
public service, mostly inHMCustoms&Ex- cise, latterly in the National Crime Agency, Philwas delighted to be offered early retire- ment in 2014. He quickly volunteered his services as a driver to Age UK and spent the remainder of his life driving clients to day centres and out for summer and Christmas trips. He also took over maintenance of the Age UK fleet, spending Saturday mornings ensuring the vehicleswere roadworthy, safe and clean. “Phil would have been 60 this June 15. He
died suddenly and unexpectedly from undi- agnosed heart disease. Sadly, he also died too soon to see his beloved Maidstone United promoted at the end of the season. “Philwas a quiet self-effacing person who
loved the Kent countryside. He loved driv- ing his distinctive Land Rover round the country lanes to airshows or simply to Head- corn towatch planes. Among the tributes paid to Phil, was one
in the programme at Maidstone United where he and Judie held season tickets for the stand during the recent promotion season. His funeral drew 160 people from all walks of his life. Phil leaves his wife and chil-
dren.three grandchildren.
May Allsop
MAY Allsop lived in Shaftesbury Drive, Maidstone, for 28 years and previously lived in Station Road, Aylesford. Born May Jones in Bridgend, Wales, she
was the seventh of eight children. She moved to Canvey Island, Essex, as a child and even- tually lived and worked locally with hus- band Roy. May was mother to Mark, Deborah and Peter. Roy Allsop said: “May loved her family
above everything and looked after her chil- dren and grandchildren really well. She did local farm work around East Malling and had worked as a cleaner at a dairy in Gilling- ham. She was really supportive of my work with the 220 Field Ambulance RAMC unit.” May leaves her husband, children,grand- children and two great-grandchildren.
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