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Rev Canon David John Pitcher (R44-51)

  • When
    26 March 2026
  • Where
    Framlingham, Suffolk
  • Age
    92

He died in hospital, surrounded by his family aged 92.  He was the father of Simon (Z76-82) and Michael (Z79-87) and grandfather of William (R10-11)

He was Rector of St Michael’s Church Framlingham from 1976 – 1991 and wrote a book called “All Change for Framlingham” based on the train line that used to run to Framlingham.

Funeral details to follow.

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John Antony Vincent (R49-54)

  • When
    2 February 2026
  • Where
    Southport, Lancs
  • Age
    89
His son Richard Vincent writes : I am sad to inform you that my dad, John Vincent passed away on 2nd February 2026 having reached the age of 89. For many years, he enjoyed the Old Framlingham events. He played rugby, rowed, hockey and was scorer for the cricket team. And after Framlingham and his national service went to St John’s College, Cambridge. I’m not sure if you include all passed OF’s in the newsletter but Dad used to enjoy reading it and noted the life events in his old OF contemporaries. He passed relatively quickly and painlessly after a diagnosis of bowel cancer last year.

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Rev Dr Malcolm Johnson (G51-55)

  • When
    Sunday 01 March 2026
  • Where
    Not known
  • Age
    89

Hugh Douglas John Rayment-Pickard (R71-80) writes : The Rev Dr Malcolm Johnson’s life was defined by courage, compassion, and a commitment to those on the margins of society. He was one of the most remarkable radical priests of his generation.  Born in 1936 in Great Yarmouth, Malcom attended Framlingham and then National Service and a BA at Durham. He trained for the church at Cuddesdon College and was ordained in 1962. As Rector of St Botolph’s Church Aldgate in the 70s & 80s, he transformed the crypt of a quiet City parish into a centre for the homeless – where I worked in 1984 and was hugely influenced by his vision of treating every person, regardless of background with absolute respect and compassion.  Malcolm was also pioneering in his advocacy for gay clergy within the Church, for which is remembered with immense respect.

Another tribute read “What a life. He was the greatest man I’ve ever known. I’m so blessed that he was such a huge part of my childhood & beyond. He shaped my life. He taught me the value of people, of inclusion & the absolute necessity of purpose. People need people; he showed us this from day dot. Just a thoroughly decent soul. My vicar. So loved. May he rest in eternal peace.“

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Arthur Wilfred (Jimmy) Mayhew (R33-36)

  • When
    26 February 2026
  • Where
    Chelmondiston, Ipswich, Suffolk
  • Age
    106
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Arthur Mayhew ( Jimmy ) at home, aged 106, on Thursday, 26th February, 2026. Loving husband of Janice and father to Philip (R67-71), Christopher (R69-74), Geoffrey (R72-76) and Michael (R75-80).
At 106 Jimmie was the oldest ever Old Framlinghamian, exceeding his brother Ken (R29-34) by 2 years.
Funeral service to be held at Saint Michael’s Church, Woolverstone, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1AY on Tuesday, 24 March, 2026, at 12 noon. Donations, if desired, to Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institute (RABI) may be made via Farthingfunerals.co.uk.

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Michael Richard Potter (M72-76)

  • When
    14 December 2025
  • Where
    Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
  • Age
    66
  • Story
    Obituary

His wife Wendy has been in touch to say that Michael died at home on 14 December 2025.  She was thankful to be at his side and that his sense of humor never left him, even at the worst times.  Click here for tribute page.

Obituary available via link.

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Neil Flowerdew (Hon OF)

  • When
    8 February 2026
  • Where
    Bexhil-on-Sea, West Sussex

We have just been advised that Neil died on 8 February 2026 after a long illness with cancer.

He was a much loved great nephew of Gordon Flowerdew VC (1894-99) who did much to ensure his exploits were remembered by all for years to come.  He was created an Hon OF after coming on the Three Heroes Tour of northern France in 2014, when he led the day dedicated to Gordon Flowerdew being awarded his VC.  Click here to read James Ruddock-Broyd’s report of the full trip.

Neil’s funeral is on Friday 20th March at 1:15 pm at the Hastings Crematorium, The Ridge, Hastings TN34 2AE.

Link to tribute/donation page

The picture shows SOF President at the time, Richard Sayer (S56-61), presenting Neil with his Hon OF tie.

 

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John Harold Wyncoll (K50-54)

  • When
    18 January 2020
  • Where
    Toronto, Canada
  • Age
    82

Death notified by Nancy Wyncoll on 6 February 2026. He died in 18 January 2020

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John Lawrence Markham (K46-51)

  • When
    29 December 2025
  • Where
    Maldon, Essex
  • Age
    92

Clive Beardall (K71-77) advised that he peacefully passed away on 29th December 2025, aged 92 years. He was the brother of Bruce (K39-44).

Funeral Service will take place on Friday 30th January 2026, at 11.00am at St. Michael’s Church, Woodham Walter.

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Peter David Over (G70-79)

We have been notified that Peter passed away suddenly on Sunday 4 January 2026 having suffered a cardiac arrest, he was only 63. He was a College Governor for many years and member of OFGS.  He was a long term supporter of Ipswich Football Club where he served as an official club ambassador as well as a trustee of the Ipswich Town Foundation.  He was also a former Deputy Lieutenant for Suffolk.  He is survived by wife Kate and sons Tom and James and two grandchildren.

His memorial service took place at St Mary’s church, Bury St Edmunds, at 3pm on Thursday 5 February 2026 and was attended by around 800 people.

See this article in EADT on 5 January 2026 – https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/25738932.tribute-paid-lifelong-ipswich-town-fan-peter/

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