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Martin Andrew Sleeuw (G80-84) died on 16 June 2020. The East Anglian Daily Times said ” It is with great sadness that we have heard of the untimely death of Martin Sleeuw. Martin was a skilled Chartered Surveyor, and BREEAM accredited professional. He worked for a total of 11 years for Targetfollow Estates Limited as a senior director between 2001 and 2018. Martin was a major contributor to significant property projects in the UK and Germany, overseeing the refurbishment of Centre Point in London and Baskerville House in Birmingham as well as numerous other projects. Not only was his work of high standard and of consistently exceptional quality – it was always done with integrity. Martin had a particular interest and enthusiasm for the environmental impact of property, which informed his work with Targetfollow and with the University of East Anglia. Whilst with UEA he was involved in the development and establishment of The Enterprise Centre – an award-winning sustainable building. While his work was respected internationally, Martin was seen as a key figure and authority in the East Anglian real estate industry, and his passing away leaves a presence that will be sorely missed. Within the industry where he had worked for 30 years, he had huge respect from his colleagues – many of whom were also close friends. “

Stephen Philip Llewellyn (R57-64) died on 8 May 2020 in Ipswich.  Known to a number of OFs through his time in Hong Kong as a barrister. We were notified by Ian Howard (S57-62).

Christopher Hamilton Beal (S53-57) died in Switzerland on 6 May 2020. We were notified by his widow Esther.

Richard Arnold Oldershaw (G48-52) died on 1 May 2020 in Frenchay Hospital, Bristol. He would have been 85 on 20 May.  He leaves behind a widow Cindy, plus 2 sons and a daughter and 2 grandchildren.

Michael Stevens (G42-48) died on 28 April 2020 aged 86.

Michael Anthony Gordon Spencer (R51-58) died suddenly on 22 April 2020 aged 80. No other details at present but he was a keen member of the OF Golf Club.

David John Bellamy (G51-60) died on 9 April 2020.  We were notified by Jim Butchard (G51-60), and David was the brother of Chris (G54-64). He had had to go into the hospital, and while there he caught the coronavirus.  Jim says “He and I both started at Brandeston in September 1951 and finished at Fram in the summer of 1960.  He spent much of his working life at Harrods, ending as a buyer of reproduction furniture. He left Harrods to work for a reproduction furniture manufacturer in Ipswich.  He was a very good life-long friend.”. He had had a long battle with Parkinsons disease.  He was cremated at Hainault crematoria. A Memorial Service has been arranged for 3 pm Sunday 5th September 2021 at St Michael’s Church, Mount Road, Theydon Mount, Epping, CM16 7PP with refreshments afterwards at Theydon Bois Golf Club, CM16 4EH.

John Russell Simpson (K32-36) died on 3 April 2020 at the wonderful age of 101. He died peacefully in his sleep at Campsea Ashe Nursing Home. John was a former President of the SOF.

Duncan Richard Miller (R47-54) died on 19 March 2020 in Dorchester, Dorset at the age of 83.