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PAMELA “Pam” Hensby lived for 41 years on St Andrew’s Road and locally her whole life.


Born Pamela Turk and raised in Tovil,


Pamworked in the milk bar behind the current site of the The Mall in Maidstone, in a laundry on the Loose Road and at International Stores onWeek Street and Pricerite on the current site of Argos on Maidstone High Street. Pam’s last jobswere as a staff canteen cashier in local hospitals, working at Oakwood Hospital until that closed and then at Maidstone Hospital. As a young woman, she spent several


years involved with the Salvation Army. Whilst working in International Stores


she met Ray Hensby, whowas to be her husband of 41 years, and the couple seled on St Andrew’s Road. He said: “Pam very much liked being with other people and she was close to her family, especially her nieces and nephews. She lovedwalking and music; especially singers including Michael Ball, Cliff Richard, Celine Dion and Russell Watson. Whenwewere both retiredwe took a trip to Canada visiting places like Vancouver Island before flying to the United States wherewe saw Celine Dion in Las Vegas, and to Hawaii.” Pamleaves Ray and her many friends and family.


Kayleigh Caesar


TRIBUTES have been paid after the sudden death on Christmas Eve of Kayleigh Caesar (28), whose bodywas discovered at The Dragoon pub on the corner of Sandling Road and Hope Street. The pub had been


home to Kayleigh since her mother, Clare Parslow, took over as licensee in January 2016. Kayleigh – whowas


named after Marillion’s hit song in the 1908s – lived locally her whole life. She had worked in local care homes and done bar work in establishments including the Village Inn and The Bull at Penenden Heath. Kayleigh’s selflessness and love of life


have been praised by friends and family, many of whom have taken to social media to pay tribute. Shewaswell known in the


area, and much of her social life and friendship revolved around the pub that was also her home. Her mother has spoken movingly of the tireless work Kayleigh had put into helping others in her work in local care homes, saying: "Kayleigh's view of lifewas simple: Make people happy and help others less fortunate than yourself. To this end, she had worked tirelessly over the years in various old people's rest homes offering comfort and help to those in need. “Outside work, she led a social life much


of which revolved around The Dragoon public house, where she lived. "Her many friends and locals have been touched by her infectious sense of fun, with the sound of her laughter never far away. But sometimes the pressures of life can be cruel and a shining star of beauty and goodness has been extinguished. She will be sorely missed, but never forgoen, by all her family and friends. Rest in peace Kayleigh.” Kayleigh’s friend Vicky Baldock said: “Going to miss her so much, feel like my heart is completely broken.” Her nephew Michael Holness said:


“You’ve left us all in bits Kay” whilst Nikki Owen said simply “RIP Beautiful.” Kayleigh leaves her mother, step-father,


sisters Lorrina, Deonne, Kirsty, Casey and Melissa and brother Joseph.


John Gosbee


JOHN Gosbee (78) who died in Dorset on Boxing Day will be remembered for his two decades as headmaster of Troiscliffe Primary School. Born in Arundel, Sussex, John did national service in Cyprus andwent to art college and teacher training college before moving to Kent. His


homes between 1969 and 1996 included time in Rochester, Maidstone andWest Malling. He retired from teaching and left the area in 1996 to live in Dorset. Johnwas husband to Janet and father to


Susie, who said: “My dadwas incredibly well-read and had an exceptional level of general knowledge. His passion for art stayed with him and he worked constantly in his studio at the house in Dorset, took part in open studio days and sold some works.A number of people have contacted


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us since his death to say the presence of his art in their homes will be a reminder of him. “He never lost his love of learning. After


his retirement he completed an Open University degree. And he will be remembered for his sense of humour, which stayed with him until the very end.” John – whowas widowed in 2004 – leaves


his daughter, son-in-law Ben and grandchildren Samuel and Jacob.


JohnHarrisson


THE death of John Harrisson has drawn tributes from a number of local people. Johnwas a partner with the Hobbs Parker


Group based in Ashford and Tenterden and a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. Hewas also a player and administrator in local rugby who had served Maidstone Rugby Club for many years, serving as president of the club from 1985 to 1989. Locally born and educated, John joined the firm of E J Parker after national service


in 1946. The firmwas later amalgamated into Hobbs Parker. John worked at the Maidstone office and lived in Loose until moving to Tenterden three years ago. Maidstone Rugby Club, who knew him as “JVH,” said on theirwebsite: “JVHwas a mainstay as a player in the club, particularly in the post-war years.At the time of the club’s centenary in 1980 he had only shortly ended his playing career which had spanned four decades. He went on to become president of the club following the establishment of the league system.” John leaves his wife Edna, daughters


Sarah and Elizabeth, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.


William Sewell


WILLIAM Sewell (95) lived for 40 years in Norman Close, Maidstone. London-born, William worked for the Post Office from the age of 16 to 62, apart from hiswar service in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.William met Margaret, his wife of 58 years, on a skiing holiday inAustria. She said: “William worked for the Post Office andwas awarded the General Post Office Imperial Service Medal. Hewas a member of Bearsted Golf Club for 40 years, playing off a low handicap. He also enjoyed playing cricket. Those who knewWilliam will remember a good-natured man who loved to chat.”William leaves his wife and their daughter Fiona.


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