Mary Reid

Many of you will have heard about the fatal accident outside the Hook Centre on Wednesday afternoon.  Sadly Mike Cowley of Woodgate Avenue died on the spot.

Mike was a good man and a wonderful community-minded person. He was an officer of the local branch of the Labour Party for many years and regularly stood as a council candidate (albeit without success).

But his involvement in the community went far beyond political activity - he was a governor at Chessington Community College and at Moor Lane Juniors. In fact, the last time I met with him was at the opening of Castle Hill Primary. He used to attend Neighbourhood meetings from time to time and always made helpful contributions to discussions, and he was an active member of Chessington Methodist Church.

So Ian and I send our sympathies to Judith and to all his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.