Canterbury grandfather tells of coronavirus battle and life in care home during pandemic | Updated: 10:42, 17 February 2021 The Covid pandemic has taken a heavy toll on care homes across the county, claiming the lives of hundreds. Here, one 96-year-old resident tells of lockdown life, how he thought he would die after catching Covid, and how Zoom calls have been his saviour in a world of growing isolation.... Dick Barton in his room at the Chaucer House Care Home in Canterbury. Picture: Chris Davey Unsure if his last gulp of air would turn out to be his final breath, Dick Barton thought death was approaching.