I first met Peter in 1973 when I came to Kennington School,as a very new teacher and Anmari was in my first class. Laura, typically, took me under her wing and for nearly fifty years Peter and Laura have been wonderful friends and we've shared many happy memories - and a few tragedies - but Peter has been steadfast and reliable in his support, to me at first, my parents, then Terry and his Mum, and our own two children. "Uncle" Peter is our son's Godfather and I am proud that he took such an interest in. Mark's early years. Christmas was always so exciting! Usually Laura's idea for a party but Peter joined in and was always a generous host. Boeing Day and a huge buffet, "Hunt the Party Popper" was the favourite Christmas game. Laura and Peters children were joined by our parents , then our own children, and then Peters' own precious Grandchildren. He was so proud when the Great Grandchikdren came along and posed with the latest addition on his settee to smile at the camera (usually Laura!) One memorable incident at Fern Cottages which I was NEVER allowed to forget was when I was babysitting, Anmar, Sue and Andrew. We had a delicious dessert, very creamy, very squashy, and so flexible my serving ended up on the brand new carpet! What a mess! But Peter forgave me to the extent that he opened his home for me to live at Fern Cottages for a short time before my marriage. It was such a wonderful place to be, full of love, fun and laughter with Peter the patriarch presiding over his Family, calmly but with such pride and just the correct dose of discipline. How he did enjoy his cake and jam sandwiches at tea time! Peter, you will be missed by so many, not least Myrtle!! With thanks for all you gave to me and my family over so many years. Be at peace now with the God you worshipped faithfully all your life. The Whitling Family

Most people have heard of the term ‘Daddy’s girl’, someone who idolises, loves deeply, is devoted to and can even get away with things other’s can’t! Well throughout my life, I’ve always described myself as a ‘Grandad’s girl’. We had a particularly special bond - maybe it has something to do with being the first Grandchild, he was one of my go to people and I considered us to be very close. He has taught me so much and we have shared so many memories together. One of my favourites was when he used to take me on car rides with no particular destination in mind. He would just start driving and I could decide if we turned left or right when we reached a junction. As a young child it was especially exciting to have an adult allow you to make those kinds of decisions and we would end up in some strange places that I feel I would never be able to find again. We would be completely lost somewhere in Kent but I never worried about getting home because Grandad was always so calm, I knew that he would get us back safe. When I was taking my exams at school, one day the stress got to be a bit too much and I ‘ran away’ to Nan and Grandads house - my go to destination! Grandad was the only one who could calm me down with his loving and supportive manner and his very practical advice - he always had a level head. He was eager to teach me things and he always had time for me. I have learnt so many life lessons from him, including how to lay a brick (which I still proudly boast about today). He has helped me out so much in my life that I believe that I would not be the person that I am today without his input. There are a lifetime of memories that I have of you, Grandad, too many to share, but know that I will always treasure them. I am incredibly proud to have had you as my Grandad and it breaks my heart that my baby will not have the opportunity to meet and get to know you, but trust that I will tell them of all the stories that I have of you so they too will know what wonderful person you were. I love and miss you beyond words. You’ll be forever in my heart. All my love, Antonia xx

Peter was a lovely, gentle man. Well respected in Kennington and indeed the whole of Ashford. He loved history and was a good storyteller. Peter will be greatly missed and our thoughts go out to dear Laura and all his family. Our love to them all, Ursula, Ray & family