David Mercer, RIBA. Much loved, admired and respected throughout his life by family, friends, colleagues and clients, home and abroad. Old Leysian, architect, watercolour artist with numerous international exhibitions, pianist, philatelist, railway enthusiast and author. Former Kent and Sussex Hockey and Junior Wimbledon Tennis player. Died at home on 11th September, aged 86. Private funeral. Donations to RNLI, or Hospice in the Weald c/o Simple Kent Funerals, Woodchurch. "I have been mentioned in Engagements, Letters, Art, Sport and Crossword, just the Obituary to go." D. Addey - 2019.