downsmail.co.uk John Durey
WARREN Street’s John Durey (69)was known throughout the local area from his long involvement with cycle racing. He died on June 5 as a result of serious injuries sustained when hewas hit by a car whilst taking part in a cycle event on May 29. The VC Deal cycling club stated on Facebook: “It is with great regret the club announces the sad death of club member John Durey…Our thoughts and condolences are with all his family." Johnwas a retired production engineer and
a member of the Ashford Wheelers cycling club; who cancelled an event as a mark of re- spect. John – a family man – shared his pas- sion with his son Olly; the pair raced together and Olly is now raising money for the Kent and Sussex Air Ambulance – who evacuated his father to hospital in London and gave him a chance of survival. Olly said:“Mydad has always championed
the AirAmbulance and would be very proud that the support for their brave work will con- tinue in his name.” Online, HeidiHammondnoted: “Let's hope
and pray that John willnowbe riding his bike in a better place where the sun shines all day and he is blessed with a tail wind.”
Alice Perrin
ERNESTINE “Tiny”Alice Perrin (95), who lived her whole life in Maidstone, worked as a self-employed, home-based hairdresser for decades. Born Ernestine Ralph shewas educated locally and undertook a hairdressing apprenticeship. After meeting and marrying John Erith
who worked at Turkey Mill, Tiny brought up daughters Sonia and Pearl and worked as a hairdresser based in the family home on Upper Fant Road. Daughter Pearl said: "My mother combined bringing up her family with her work and did this for many years. “Shewas a real home-maker who did
everything for her family. She knied us clothes and made other items, like coats. “Shewas very family oriented and loyal to
us all. In her younger days she had loved dancing locally, especially during thewar years." Tinywas widowed at the age of 49 andwent on to meet and marry Raymond "Ray" Perrin and the couple enjoyed going to their static caravan. They had a caravan in Southsea and, later, near Bale. Daughter Pearl said: "My motherwas a positive person and had a wicked sense of humour. She managed to stay positive even when her health declined and she remained
largely housebound for the last eight years of her life. Tiny leaves her husband, her daughters, five grandchildren, 12 great- grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.
Henry Beerling
HENRY Beerling (89) lived in Loose from 1964 until this year. He worked across the local area as a sales representative for Brooke Bond Oxo and in the motor industry moving on to managing Importers, a specialist coffee business located in Market Buildings, Maidstone. He finished his working life working
in the wine department ofWaitrose in Allington. Henrywas born in Fulham, London and lived in that area and in Wimbledon before moving to Loose.With his wife of 52 years, Sylvia, he raised daughters Linda andWendy. DaughterWendy said; “When my father
moved locally hewas able to continue working for Brooke Bond Oxo who moved him to local territory in his sales work and he covered the area all around Maidstone. His previous employment had included time in the RAF and as a London bus driver. Myfather could always see the lighter side of life and loved talking to people and having a joke. He and my mother took up ballroom dancing in their 50s and bowling after my father retired. He played at Clare Park on the Tonbridge Road and played short mat bowls in Park Wood. After hewas widowed my father met Maureen and enjoyed a loving friendship with her until the end of his life.” In his younger days Henry had been an
active supporter of Fulham FC and continued as an armchair fan to the end of his life. He leaves his daughters, grandchildren Oliver, Fay and Craig. His eulogy noted he “considered himself fortunate these last five years to spend precious times with a steady trickle of great grandchildren Oscar, Charlie, Leah, Chloe, Isabelle and Sophie.”
Eugenie “Jenny” Marsh
THE death has been announced of Eugenie “Jenny” Marsh (90) formerly of Furfield
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Close, Maidstone. Jenny who died at the PilgrimsWay Nursing Home leaves a daughter, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Doug Cope
THE death has been announced in Kintyre Argyll, Scotland of Douglas “Doug” Cope (68) a former resident of Beechwood Road, Maidstone. The death announcement described Doug as a “Beloved husband and son, loving father and granpa, much loved brother, dear uncle and good friend to many.”
Doug Taylor
THE death has been announced of Doug Taylor (72) of Loose. Dougwas born and brought up in Maidstone and moved to Loose in his teens. After working as a clockmaker for Norman Carter’s on Week Street, Doug spent the rest of his working life in telecommunications and civil engineering, for the GPO (later British Telecom). He oversaw the development of their infrastructure
throughout the local area. Dougwas married to Pauline for 50 years andwas father to Mark and Jade. Mark said: “Dad had a great deal of enjoyment from the many interests in his life andwas certainly one of life’s doers. He had a life-long involvement with the Loose Swiss Scouts, which he joined as a boy andwas still fundraising for them to the end of his life. He had an allotment in Loose and loved spending time there, especially the social side of being an allotment holder. Throughout his life Dad combined his practical skill with a natural artistic ability, hewas always making and fixing things and was a prolific artist.We’ve had contact with people from all parts of his life and there have been many tributes paid on an online page remembering my father.” In one tribute paid on the site, former colleague Gary Fincham said: “Great guy it was a pleasure to know you.” Doug leaves his wife, children and grandchildren Callum and James.
Evelyn Edwards
THE death has been announced of former Coxheath shop manageress Evelyn Edwards (68).
Born in Siingbourne as EvelynAustin,
she married Trevor Edwards andwas mother to Gemma and Gary. Evelyn lived and worked in Coxheath
from 1998 to 2007, managing The Paper Shop on Heath Road. She lived above the shop, which is now the home of Angels Funeral Directors. After leaving the shop, Evelyn returned to Siingbourne. Amongst the tributes paid to Evelyn, her husband has noted her kind and caring nature. Evelyn leaves her husband, children and grandchildren Tia,Adam and Ramasan.
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