downsmail.co.uk 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 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 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. She had worked tirelessly in various old people's rest homes offering comfort and help to those in need. "She will be sorely missed, but never forgoen, by all her family and friends.” 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 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.


TonyWelsh


ANTHONY “Tony” FrancisWelsh (79) lived in Allington for about 35 years, having returned to the area where he grew up after spending several years following his nursing career in Birmingham. Tony had earlier lived in Boughton Monchelsea and completed national service. He completed his nursing training locally and moved to Birmingham before finishing his career locally. Tonywas married to Hazel for 54 years


andwas father to Deborah, Julian and Andrew. Hazel said: “Tony worked as a charge nurse at Leybourne Hospital and was a quiet person. “Hewas also very giving to others and


involved in a number of local charities, including the local air ambulance, the Woodland Trust andwas often in aendance at events involving the Royal British Legion. “Hewas also a foster parent for many


years. Whilst fosteringwas mainly my work, Tonywas always involved and helping. He loved historical things to do with the military and had visited and enjoyed the ImperialWar Museum’s collection of aircraft at Duxford many times. Tony’s other loves included gardening and cycling.” Tony leaves his wife, children and grandchildren Charlie, Arthur, Olive and Bey.


John Harrisson


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 firm becameHobbs Parker. John worked at the Maidstone office and lived in Loose until moving to Tenterden. Maidstone Rugby Club said on their


website: “Hewas 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.


Jessica Ingleby


THE death has been announced in Waukegan, Illinois, of Jessica Ingleby (94). Born locally as Jessica Moule, her death announcement described her as “the last of the Moules of 4 Evelyn Road, Maidstone.” Shewas the daughter of Herbert and


Laura and sister to Ivy, Nora and Harold. She leaves her children Michael and Nicholas and grandchildren Tamar and Sarah.


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 knew William will remember a good-natured man who loved to chat.” William leaves his wife and their daughter Fiona.


Ann Siddons


ANN Siddons (72) of RiversWalk, Lenham, who died in Maidstone Hospital on January 10, had becomewell-known throughout the area for her campaigning and research into potential dangers in the workplace, writes James Clinch. Annwas the daughter ofWalterWard


and widow of Henry “Harry” Siddons. Both men had worked at the Marley factory in Lenham, and Annwas convinced that problems with dust, in particular asbestos dust,were central to their deaths. Her campaign drew local aention when


she appeared in the press last year in search of others who may have experienced similar health problems within their family. Ann’s death came after a bale with mesolthelioma, a cancer which is usually linked to exposure to asbestos dust. Ann – whowas diagnosed inAugust 2015 – believed the regular shaking out and washing of overalls belonging to her father and her husband had been a cause of her health problems.


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