downsmail.co.uk Joan Irene Jennings


JOANIrene Jennings (82) lived inOtham from1989 to 2015, and quicklymade many friends and became involved in volunteering. Born inWales, she


marriedDerek Jennings in 1957 and the couplemoved to Dundee, Scotland, whereDerekworked as a government- employed scientist,


becoming eminent in his field. Joanwasmother toHelen, Richard and


John.Helen said: “My parentsmoved to Othamaftermy father retired at 60. “Mymotherwas a gentle but very social


person,whomade and kept very good friends and had an elegant quality. “My fatherworkedwith a local


businessman called Simon Bricewhilstmy mother became involved in volunteering includingwork atMaidstoneHospital, a hospice shop inMaidstone and as a guide at theNational Trust property, Stoneacre. “My parentswere also involvedwith the


local church inOthamandmymotherwas part of a large social networkwhichmet regularly andwent out in the area.My fatherwas often called to speak at conferences and he andmymother enjoyed the opportunities for travel and the places they visited.” Joan leaves her husband, children,


grandchildren: Callum, Callum, Claire, Henry, Lawrence, Teri-Louise,Adrienne and Struan and great-grandchildren: Rosie, Ewan,Ma�hewandAnna.Another great-granddaughter is expected in September.


LenAlliston


THE death of LenAlliston (65) following an accident on theA2 made local headlines. Len, of Staplehurst and formerly of


Yalding,was anHGV driverwith years of experience.His death came after an accident near Ebbsfleet. Tributes have been led by Len’s partner of seven years Linda Reynolds,who


described himas a “much-loved and caringman.” Lenwas father to


daughter Charlie and stepfather to Linda’s children Sco�, Ian, Jenny, Jess and Ben.He also leaves grandchildren


Micky, Sonny and Lenny and one great grandchild, Stanley.


SammyDraper


THE death of Sammy Draper (43) made local headlines. The father of six had been living in a


tent around town following spells in prison and out of work. Sammywas father


toAbbie, Billy, Tina, Tilly, Josephine and Sammy, and grandfather to Grace, Charlie andObie. The tributes paid in


thewake of his death included a discussion


about the difficulty of ge�ing a life back on track following the kind of problems he had experienced. Writing on Facebook, Jo Lee said:


“Never see our Samwithout a smile on his face and gave themost loving cuddles and always told us howmuch he loved us.” Sammy,whowas found dead near


Sainsbury’s at Romney Place,Maidstone, leaves his children and grandchildren.


Susan Parker


SUSAN “Sue” Lesley Parker (69), of King Edward Road,was born and educated in Dover. Born SusanMummery, she trained as a


teacher in Salisbury and started her career at the newly-opened SenacreWood CP School in 1977, taking lodgings in Loose then St Luke’s Road,Maidstone. The bondwith staff resulted inmany


long-termfriendships. Sue established interests in PE and games running the


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school netball, badminton and rounders, andwas popularwith students and parents. Shemet husbandDerek at this time and


theymarried in July 1982. Their son, James,was born in June 1989 and Sue stoppedworking in his formative years, before returning to education at Loose CP School until her retirement. Sue loved


badminton, country dancing, and the


outdoors. In later years she took up lawn bowls, playing regularly atWestborough BC and reaching county level in competition. She a�ended church at St Luke’s and


later St Philip’s. She suffered froman aggressive formof dementia, becoming more disabledwith time andwas cared for byDerek and James until her death. Derek said: “Suewas loved and popular


with everyone shemet andwill be sadly missed.”


Charlie Slocombe


TRIBUTES have been paid to a former TonbridgeAngels footballerwho collapsed during a six-a-side game and could not be revived. Charlie Slocombe (26)was involved


with the club for a number of years, having come up through their youth ranks. SteveMcKimm–


Charlie’smanager at the club – said: “He was a nice, humble lad. I never had a problemwith him during training or games,whether he was in or out of the team, and hewas a


credit to his family.” Charlie’s father, Keith,was a physio at


the club during Charlie’s time in the ranks.Once released by Tonbridge, Charliewent on to play for other clubs includingHastings, Crowborough and Hythe. TonbridgeAngels’website stated:


“Charliewas a popular player at the club whowas involved in both the reserve and 1st teamsides.He always showed a willingness to step up and help his team mates when required.”


DianaWoodrow


THE death has been announced ofDiana MWoodrow, a “much loved sister, aunt, teacher”. Dianaworkedwas headmistress of


PalaceWoodAllington School from1973 to 1987.


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