downsmail.co.uk Clive King
THE death of Stig of the Dump author Clive King (94)made national headlines. King’s best-known and best-sellingwork
Stig of the Dump sold over twomillion copies and had three television adaptations (1981, 2002 and 2013). The bookwas partly inspired by King’s
childhood in the local area and features a story about a primitive boy discovered living in a Kent chalk pitwhich is also used as an unofficial rubbish dump. Francesca Dow–MD of publishers
Penguin RandomHouse – said: “The book's depiction of the vivid interior life and imagination of a child, the delight of roaming free,making shelters and dens away fromthe grown-ups, aswell as ideas such as the universal language of friendship – and even the importance of recycling – feel as fresh and relevant today as they didwhen Puffin first published it in 1963.” Kingwhomoved fromKent to live and
work around theworld before rese�ling in Norfolk, leaves his secondwife and three children.
JeanMutimer
THE funeral took place on 16 July of Jean EleanorMutimer (79). Jean –who died on 22 June –was known as a local GPwith many years of service, and also a commi�ed Christian.A death announcement described her as “a very special loving sister, aunt and dear friend. A caring and respectedMaidstone GP for many years.” Her funeral took place at The Vine
Church, Shepway, followed by an interment atMaidstone cemetery. Donationswere given to theMS Society.
JimTasker
THE funeral took place on 24 July of Albert James “Jim” Tasker (87). Jimwas known as a local publican
whose spells running pubs included time in charge of the The Black Boy in Upper Halling. He leaves his partner Barbara, childrenMarion and Pauline.Another child – Robert – pre-deceased him. Jimwas also a grandfather and great grandfather.
LucyWickham
THE death has been reported of former Barming resident LucyWickham(91). Lucy hadmoved to Suffolk to be near
her daughters but had previously lived for 49 years in Fant Lane. Born locally as Lucy Oxley, the only child of a Snodland family, shemet husband-to-be Bill on a train whilst on her way to art college in Chatham. Beforemoving to Fant Lane, the couple
lived in Tovil whilst Bill worked for Reeds papermill. Lucy was known locally for her passion
for cacti and had travelled as far as Arizona to collect cactus seeds. Lucy wasmother to Gillian andAllison.
Widowed in 2010, Lucy leaves her daughters, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
David Hart
David Hart (71), of Vinters Park, died on April 4. He leaves Eileen, to whomhe was married for over 50 years, his two sons, Russell and Neville, daughter-in-law Emmajane and two grandchildren, Isabelle and Finley. David was raised in
south east London be- fore he and Eileen moved to Maidstone, living on Vinters Park for over 47 years. David was well
known in the property sector inMaidstone, working in estate agencies and lettings. For the last 15 years he worked as an usher at the Crown Court in Maidstone, gaining praise fromthe judges, staff and the public. Russell said: “My father lovedmusic, and
was an avid fan of Tony Bennett, seeing himperformmany times.He loved his gar- den and took great pride in its appearance. Mum and Dad loved days out and holi- days. “He enjoyed socialising and was well
known to staff at the Hilton Hotel and the LivingWell Health Club. “He will be remembered as a sociable,
warm, and genuinemanwho loved to help others. His mischievous sense of humour will be sorelymissed.”
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FAMILY and friends have been devastated by the sudden death of Yalding’s James Corcoran (15).
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Academy student quickly became the subject of a tribute page on Facebook, withmany of the contributors praising his politeness and sharingmemories back to his early days at Yalding Primary
School. Linda Gilbert posted: “Always stopped
to chat even after all the years since preschool.” Michelle Fenn posted: “Will always
remember James talking to us as he walked home fromschool…such a nice polite boy!” Karen Cheese added: “James was
always polite and friendly, with a real cheeky side when he was inmy class. It was lovely to see how he grew in confidence at Yalding and I will never forget his brilliant performance during the year six leavers’ service. He really stole the show and was very funny! Rest in peace James.”
Yvonne Cramp
A FUNERAL service took place on July 16 for Yvonne Cramp (60), fromMarden. Yvonne spent 20
years working for South East Coast Ambulance Service and died inMay after a short ba�le with cancer. Because her
cremation took place without a local service, former
colleagues and friends organised a service atMaidstone’s Baptist Church. Yvonne’s friend Sarah Co�on asked
former colleagues to turn up to the service in full uniform. The service was recorded for others
who could not a�end. Sarah praised her friend and colleague’s larger-than-life personality and her honesty.
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