Kerry lived in Chipperfield with his wife, Diana, for over 40 years and died peacefully at home with his family around him. As a professional musician playing the bassoon, Kerry worked with many of the major orchestras in London and also spent many years as principal bassoon in the London Mozart Players. He was professor at the Royal College of Music and in 1992 was awarded a fellowship of the College. He took great interest in tutoring and travelled to Hong Kong, Oman and Canada. Kerry provided backing music for many films, including some James Bond, and also had sessions with the Rolling Stones. He was a founder and Musical Director of the Letchworth Sinfonia Orchestra and conducted their 25th anniversary concert in January this year. His music course in Berwang, Austria, will celebrate its 50th anniversary this August – unfortunately he will not be there. Kerry always loved the peace and tranquillity of Chipperfield; often walking around the village with an ice-cream in hand!
A huge thank you to all who attended his service and for the donations sent to The Hospice of St Francis.