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Deaths
Barry John Bonner (R43-46)
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When9 December 2014
Barry John Bonner (R43-46) died on 9 December 2014. A memorial service was held at St Mary’s Church, Kelvedon, Essex on 29 December 2014. He was a grandfather to Victoria Carrick (M97-01) and uncle to Jeremy Lee (K59-64).
Deaths
Michael John Andrew Craven (S50-56)
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When1 December 2014
Michael John Andrew Craven (S50-56) died on 1 December 2014 after a long illness. He leaves a widow Mary.
Deaths
Matthew John Michael Vernon (S02-07)
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When28 November 2014
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WhereNewport, Essex
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Age23
Matthew John Michael Vernon (S02-07) died tragically young at the age of just 23. He went missing after a night out in Newport, Essex on 28 November 2014 and his body was found by Police the following Tuesday in Newport.
Deaths
Edmund Hudson Baker MBE (K43-50)
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When26 November 2014
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WhereWest Suffolk
Edmund Hudson Baker MBE (K43-50) died peacefully on 26 November 2014 in West Suffolk Hospital. Father of Paul Baker (K80-90). There was a service of Thanksgiving on 12 December 2014 at 2.30 p.m. at St Mary’s Church, Old Newton, IP14 4PH. He was awarded the MBE in 1993 Queens Birthday Honour when he was Assistant Chief Commandant, Suffolk Special Constabulary.
Deaths
John Creasy Gooderham (K44-53)
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When28th June 2014
John Creasy Gooderham (K44-53) passed away on June 28th 2014 after a long illness bravely borne. A Memorial Service was held for John on Monday the 4th of August at Bacton Church and a Marquee was set up on the field opposite the church for tea and cakes after the Service. A private family crematorium service was held prior to this date.
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John Barrett (Barrie) Barber (S37-40)
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When2014
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WhereYealmpton, Cornwall
John Barrett (Barrie) Barber (S37-40) died early in 2014 in Yealmpton, Cornwall, according to Colin Micklewright. He was known to have been in Bomber Command during WW2 and afterwards had a 39-year career in the furniture business.
Deaths
Roger Cocksedge (G56-61)
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When2012
Roger Cocksedge (G56-61) died of MND in 2012. We were advised by his brother Martin Cockedge (G62-67) in July 2020.
Deaths
Rev Michael Booker (Hon OF)
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When28 November 2021
Rev Michael Booker (Hon OF) died on 28 November 2021. He was Chaplain at the College from 1984 to 1999 and the father of Rachel Hotz (nee Booker) (P83-85). A Service of Thanksgiving for his life and ministry was held in St Michael’s Church, Framlingham on Wednesday 16th March at 2.30 pm. All welcome.
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Peter Victor Bellamy (G55-61)
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When24 June 2016
Peter Victor Bellamy (G55-61) died on 24 June 2016. His funeral took place on Thursday 14 July 2016 at Chelmsford Crematorium at 10.30 am.