downsmail.co.uk Albert ‘Tony’ Smith
FORMER Royal Marine Albert “Tony” Smith (90), who lived in Fremlins Road, Bearsted, was a “career military man” who also worked for Barclays Bank in Maidstone. He was married to
Audrey and father to Janice and Judy. A full tribute prepared by his family noted: “He was a very keen gardener, keeping his garden and allotment in tip top
condition, with all plants, owers and vegetables standing to attention! He won many awards over the years for his allotment and was happy to share his tremendous gardening knowledge with anyone who needed it and would often help fellow gardeners with their plot. “Tony had enjoyed many years of
travelling, especially cruising with his wife Audrey. In more recent years he had travelled to Toronto, Italy and London on several occasions.”
Tony, who lost his wife nine years ago,
leaves his daughters, grandchildren Ben, Samantha, Melissa, Andrew and Sarah and great-grandchildren Charlotte, Jayden, Sadie and Celeste. His cremation was held at Vinters Park crematorium and his ashes have been scattered, together with Audrey’s ashes, in the Acorn Glade, and a plaque has been installed on a birdbath in the cloisters.
Terry Tuck
BOUGHTON Monchelsea’s Terry Tuck (80) moved locally with wife, Vicky, when the couple left London to settle in Kent in 1966. Terry commuted to a job with BT in London and travelled to Cardiff, Glasgow, Belfast and Germany. He retired at 50, but retrained as a bus driver for Arriva in Maidstone. He spent his nal working years driving routes from the company’s Maidstone depot. Terry was father to Fiona and Natasha. Fiona said: “My father was well-known locally and very involved in the life of
Boughton Monchelsea. He co-founded Boughton Stage Frights, our local amateur dramatic society, he was involved in local Morris dancing and chaired the village hall committee. He was outgoing, got on really well with others and could be trusted with responsibilities.” Terry lost his wife in 2010, and leaves his daughters.
Mick Filmer
MICK Filmer (70) was involved in local football throughout his life, working his way from talented young goalkeeper to president of the Maidstone & Mid Kent Sunday Football League.
His death has
drawn tributes from many in the local game. When his playing days ended at the age of 30, Mick progressed to
refereeing, an activity described as “his real passion” by league
chairman David Boughton. Three decades of officiating brought Mick into contact with generations of local footballers, and the crowds made up of their friends and families. From 2008 to 2018, Mick served as the league referees’ officer, before taking on the role of president.
League secretary Steve Taylor shared stories of Mick’s character and idiosyncrasies, including his dislike of refereeing in the cold – a situation he would often deal with by wrapping himself in layers of jumpers. Mick was educated at the University of Kent and worked for the NHS. He was a father and grandfather.
His granddaughter, Lucy-Marie Darling, said he was “one of the greatest men in my life”.
Lady Margaret Worcester
LADY Margaret Noel Worcester (87) lived at Allington Castle. She was known for her charitable work and her role in restoring the historic 13th castle. She attended many public events, supporting her American-born husband,
Sir Robert (founder of the MORI polling company), in his multiple public roles including that of Deputy Lieutenant of the County of Kent and Kent Ambassador. The couple bought the castle at the end of the 20th century, installing themselves in a one-bedroom at created within a wing of the castle’s barn.
Sir Robert and Lady Margaret spent 18 months travelling between their old home, a 15th-century Wealden Hall House, in Tenterden, and the castle until they had restored the grade one listed building to their satisfaction. They opted to keep the castle closed for public tours, but open it as a wedding venue. Lady Margaret leaves her husband, sons Angus and James and grandchildren; Ben, Douglas, Sam, Sara, and Georgina.
Anita Green
ANITA Green (79) lived in Church Lane, Bearsted, for 43 years and was as a long- serving lollipop lady at Roseacre School. Born Anita Hillman in Medway, she moved with Reg, her husband of over 50 years, to Bredhurst. The family then moved to a large house in Bearsted, bringing Anita’s parents with them. Reg worked locally as a carpenter and
Anita brought up children Kim, Tracey, Tim, Lucy and Sam.
Daughter Sam said: “Our mother
served as the local lollipop lady from 1992 to 2003 and was very well known in the area. It was usual for walks, home from school or through town, to take longer than expected, because she’d stop and chat to people she knew. “She loved conversation and was known for being welcoming, caring and down to earth. “Our mother was involved with the Holy Cross Church and members of the Women’s Institute and Mothers’ Union. She suffered declining health in her later years, which stopped her being so involved locally, and our father was her carer at the end of his life.” Anita, who was widowed in 2017,
leaves her ve children, many grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, with another great-grandchild expected.
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