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Deaths
Peter Hughes (G52-56)
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When26th September 2018
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Peter Hughes (G52-56) died on 26th September 2018 after about a year’s sickness. He died in the Palliative Care Centre in Gordonvale, near Cairns, with his wife Janet by his side. He had an 80th birthday party in July, which OF Chris Shaw (K50-56) also attended. His funeral was on 5th October 2018 in Cairns.
Deaths
Jeremy Simon Page (K62-70)
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When28 August 2018
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Age67
Jeremy Simon Page (K62-70) died on 28 August 2018 at the age of 67 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was a former Head Boy. The funeral will be at 14.00 on Friday 14 September in Brockenhurst at St Saviours Church (just near their house).
Deaths
Leonard David Brook (S36-40)
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When9 August 2018
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Age94
Leonard David Brook (S36-40) died on 9 August 2018 at the age of 94. There will be a Service of Celebration for his life at Sts. Peter & Paul’s Church, West Mersea, CO5 8QD at 12 noon on Wednesday 19th September. After the service, all are invited to West Mersea Yacht Club for drinks and a buffet lunch.
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Thomas Edward Chappell (K09-11)
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WhenAugust 2018
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Age22
Thomas Edward Chappell (K09-11) died tragically in August 2018 at the age of just 22.
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Edwin Hugh Cutting (38-44)
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When12 June 2018
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Age91
Edwin Hugh Cutting (38-44) died back on 12 June 2018 aged 91. He had suffered from Alzheimer’s for the last 9 years of his life.
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Norman Alexander D’Oyley Buck (R51-55)
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WhenJune 2018
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WhereSussex
Norman Alexander D’Oyley Buck (R51-55) died in early June at home in Sussex. He was a member of Piltdown Golf Club for 49 years. He was a talented sportsman and played hockey for Sussex. He worked in the tobacco industry and in retirement he became a District Councillor in Sussex. His funeral was on the 26th of June 2018 at 12 noon at St Margaret’s Church, Buxted, Sussex and after at Buxted Park Hotel.
Deaths
Michael Alec Cooper (G45-48)
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When5th May 2018
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Age86
Michael Alec Cooper (G45-48) died on 5th May 2018 aged 86. We were notified by his son Neil in January 2020.
Deaths
Roger Dixon (Hon OF)
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When15 April 2018
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WhereCardiff
Roger Dixon (Hon OF), who was assistant College Chaplain, and BH School Chaplain while also being Vicar of Brandeston & Kettleburgh, died on 15 April 2018 in Cardiff after a short illness. He was Senior Guide at Llandaff Cathedral, and a Funeral Requiem was arranged for Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff, CF5 2LA at 1.00 pm on Tuesday 1 May with a Memorial Service and interment following at Brandeston All Saints, IP13 7AQ at 11.00 am on Friday 29 June.
Deaths
Stephen Thomas Sayer (S58-63)
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When14th March 2018
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Age72
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Stephen Thomas Sayer (S58-63) died peacefully on 14th March 2018, aged 72, after a 20-year battle with cancer. He was the much-loved brother of Richard Sayer (S56-61). There was a family-only funeral with all welcome to a service of thanksgiving at 2.30 pm, Tuesday 5th June, at Southwark Cathedral.