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David Bryan Mead (K49-54) died on 19 February 2021 in Colchester Hospital, Essex. We were informed by Graham Osborne (G48-51).

Andrew Charles Franz Wilhelm Quinsee (S73-80) died suddenly on 13 February 2021 of a heart attack at the age of 59. ‘Bop’ as he was known was Head Boy in his last two terms in 1980. He was a big lad and played 1st XV rugby in the 2nd row, and batted in true ‘Haymaker’ fashion for the school and the Haymakers. He held the 100m record for quite a few years at both schools too which was remarkable given his size.  The funeral is on the 23rd of March, but for obvious reasons, it is family only. However, the family are planning a commemoration service in the summer (Covid permitting).

Michael Cooke (Hon OF) died on 12 February 2021 in St Elizabeth Hospice, Ipswich. He was a master at the College from 1974 till 2018.

Rev Peter Graham Vellacott (Hon OF) died in January 2021. He was the former vicar of Brandeston.  We were notified by Bob Williams (Hon OF).

George “Paddy” Newbery (Hon OF) died on Boxing Day 2020 in Norfolk after a long battle with MND.  We were informed by his son Jon Newbery (Z79-84) who lives in Sydney.  Paddy was Headmaster of Brandeston from 1980 to 1985.

John Alan Ware (S42-47) died on 15 December 2020. We were notified by his niece.

Paul Wright (K42-50) died on 12 December 2020. He was a regular at the Norfolk Suppers and farmed in Lincolnshire.

Robin Adrian Foster-Clarke (R54-57) died suddenly on 11 November 2020 at James Paget Hospital. Much loved husband of Anne, father of Sarah (P84-86), James (Z78-86), and Sophie (P86-92). A private funeral was held on 30 November 2020. He was a supporter of Norfolk Suppers in earlier years.

Christopher Gordon Subba-Row (R74-78) died at the young age of 59 on 27 September 2020. He was the son of renouned cricketer Raman Subba-Row. His funeral is on Tuesday 27 October 2020.