Margaret Featherstone

9.18.00pm BST (GMT +0100) Thu 26th Apr 2007

Margaret Featherstone

It is with deepest regret that we inform you that Margaret Featherstone, who was the Liberal Democrat County Councillor for the North East division of Maidstone, died on 18 April in Guys Hospital in London.

Margaret with her husband John was involved locally with the Liberals and Liberal Democrats for over 30 years. Professionally, before retiring, Margaret specialised and advised in care for children, particularly the early years.

Margaret retired in 1993 and was elected to the County Council in that year.

As a Councillor she specialised in Care for Children, especially early years, and also care for the vulnerable elderly. She chaired a number of committees and a select Committee dealing with these issues. Her knowledge and skills were recognised and respected by Councillors from all parties.

Margaret was also a Governor of Vinters Girls' School and Chairman of the Board of Governors at the newly formed Valley Park School which combined Vinters Girls School with Vinters Boys School. She later helped integrate the Invicta Grammar School and Valley Park School into a confederation working together for the benefit of both schools. She was also Chairman of the Howard de Walden Charity.

As a local County Councillor she helped many local residents and her understanding of local issues and ability to resolve difficult problems was appreciated by many.

Margaret will be sadly missed.

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