downsmail.co.uk Rene Bramall


IRENE “Rene” Bramall (81) lived on Roseacre Lane, Bearsted, from 1984 and was well-known locally from the years she worked in local pubs. Born IreneWarren in Epsom, Surrey, her


early working life included a spell as a cashier at Fortnum andMason in London and living in Mitchum, south London. Her first marriage produced daughters


Lynn and Karen, but Rene was widowed at the age of 29, when her husband was killed in a road accident. She travelled to South Africa for a short


while before coming to live and work in the local area, where she met her husband of 27 years, Don Bramall, and became step-mother to Helen, Philip and Jane. Don said: “Rene was bubbly and friendly, qualities that allowed her to get on with customers in the local pubs in which she worked - the White Horse, The Plantation and The Bell. “She loved her life and we were able to


really enjoy many years when we travelled extensively visiting all the countries in western Europe including Scandinavia and the USA. There was a lot of joy in those times.” Rene leaves her daughters, step- children, 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.


Malcolm Tait


MALCOLM Tait (86) lived locally from 1961 and spent his final 43 years in Barming. Malcolm spent his early life in Greenwich andWelling and was evacuated to Langholm, Scotland, during the war. Having worked for Cox and Kings travel agency, he set up his own company. Malcolm met his wife Eva whilst he was completing his national service. They celebrated 60 years of marriage in 2015. He was father toAndrew and Kristina. Andrew said: “After my father retired in


1991 he became involved with a local gardening project in Yalding. He loved gardening and spent a lot of time working on the garden at home. “As my father’s health declined, he was


less able to pursue his passion for painting, though he continued his long involvement with MaidstoneArt Society and attended exhibitions. “My father was guided by strong religious principles. He was a member of


the Ramblers’ Association. ” Malcolm leaves his wife, children and grandchildrenWayan, Kieran and Ian.


Stella Lock


STELLA Lock (91) spent her entire teaching career teaching PE at Maidstone Grammar School for Girls. By the end of her working life she had become head of department. She lived in Sterling


Avenue,Allington, for about 60 years before moving to a care home. She was a noted golfer and a member of Bearsted Golf Club. Born in Hounslow,


Stella attended Chelsea College of


Physical Education. She and her fellow students were evacuated to Borth,Wales, during the war so that the college site in London could be used for civil defence. Niece Jane Moore said: “Stella loved golf


and had a talent for watercolour painting. She played bridge for many years and was a regular worshipper at StMichael andAll Angels’ church, Tonbridge Road. “She could be lots of fun but had a strong-minded streak. “When she and I went out in Maidstone


in her later years we often ran into former pupils who remembered her.”


Brenda Tilley


BRENDA Tilley (86) lived locally her whole life. She lived on Fant Lane, Maidstone, from 1967 until her death. Born Brenda May in Burham, she went


to Maidstone Grammar School for Girls and worked for the post office before moving on to do the books for F .W. Tilley and Brother. Brenda was mother


to Kevin and Caroline and stepmother to Sue, Christopher, Jane and Nick. Caroline said: “My


mother loved gardening and watching tennis. She was a good tennis player in her younger days and a member of the Royal Observer Corps. “People will remember her as a happy


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and chatty person who got on with everyone. Her family will remember her as a loving mother and grandmother.” Brenda, who was widowed in 2015,


leaves Kevin and Caroline, grandchildren Kaleb, Myah, Christopher, Samantha and Matthew, step-children and their families, including three great grandchildren.


Mike Evans


MIKE Evans has been described as a pillar of the community in and around the village of Leeds. His local parish magazine noted: “The tragedy is that his work was still in full flow when he suddenly died.” With his wife Judi, Mike served in a number of roles for St Margaret’s Church. He was also a long-serving member of Leeds and Broomfield’s Parochial Church Council and his annual duties included management of the carol service, helping with their book sale and running the weekly café in the porch. Mike had experience from a business


career that also proved valuable to his community work and he managed advertising sales for Leeds and Broomfield Church and Village News. As a local author, he had written The


Upper Len Valley and the World Outside, a work that was featured in the village news magazine.Mike’s knowledge of local history also led to him writing other articles for the magazine. His passing has also been marked by Mike’s local branch of the Royal British Legion who described him as a “stalwart member” who “will be greatly missed.” Mike leaves his wife and family.


DorisWilliams


DORISWilliams (95) lived in Holly Villas, Bearsted, from 1971 and lived in the local area for most of her life. Born Doris Griffin, near Bredhurst, she


worked as a nanny before retraining as a nurse, serving in this capacity during the war at hospitals in Bromley and the Medway Towns. Doris married Roy


and together they brought up children Pauline, Adrian and Brian. The family lived inWigmore


and Chatham before Doris and Roy moved near Bredgar for a couple of years, before settling in Bearsted. Brian said: “My mother was a fairly


quiet person who was always very helpful to others. “She maintained her nursing skills by working as a volunteer over many years for the Red Cross and also worked at Twyford House, which was part of Linton Hospital, where she worked with people who had significant disabilities. She was also passionate about gardening.” Doris – who was widowed in 2008 after


65 years of marriage – leaves her children and her grandchildren Gordon and Martin.


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