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John Anthony Coles (G71-75) died on 2 February 2020. His brother Jeremy (G74-78) provided the following “John Coles (G71-75) was born in Nyasaland (Malawi) in October 1957 and passed away on February 2nd 2020 aged 62. He married Leigh in May 1991, and they had a son Glenn by both of whom he is survived. A Childhood spent on a remote tobacco Estate was followed by Boarding school (Eagle School Vumba) in Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) from 65 to 70 and then onto Framlingham. John thoroughly enjoyed his time at Framlingham and was a keen sportsman – particularly enjoying Rugby. After leaving Framlingham John joined British Airways where he remained until retirement in 2015 – At British Airways he enjoyed a very senior position within their Corporate Procurement – During his career and following John’s retirement, he and Leigh travelled extensively. John was diagnosed with Esophageal cancer in 2018 and after a severe operation, and a long period of hospitalization he was given the all-clear and returned home – Sadly in late 2019 it was discovered it had spread and he had a Brain tumour. He will be greatly missed.“.

Donovan Charles Frazer (K74-78) died on 16 January 2020.  We were informed by his wife Kit.

John Walden Edwards (K44-55) died on 12th January 2020 in Lister Hospital, Stevenage. He had been taken into hospital two weeks previously with a chest infection and never really recovered before his hugely energetic input into Framlingham affairs had been curtailed by a series of strokes, one being particularly serious. A Memorial Service for John is awaiting Covid restrictions being lifted.

John Charles Rippon (R50-55) died on 19th December 2019.  We were notified by his sister.

Mullie Borrett (Hon OF) and widow of Norman Borrett, died on 17 November 2019, just 2 months short of her 100th birthday. The funeral will be at Weeley Crematorium, at 12.30, on the 10th of December, which just happens to be the day that Norman Borrett died. Afterwards will be at Frinton Golf Club for food/drinks etc. Please let Richard Sayer know if you intend to attend by clicking here to email him.

Murray Gordon Munro (R58-65) died on the 12th of November 2019 in New South Wales, Australia. We were advised by his brother Robert (R54-60).  His other older brother Stuart (R55-62) also attended the College.

James Peter Leeding (R46-51) died on 1 November 2019 at Bucklesham Grange Care Home after increasing health problems over a number of years. He was 85.

(Walter) David Juby (K46-54) died on 22 October 2019 at home in New Zealand aged 83.  He was a father of 6, grandfather of 18 and great-grandfather of 6.  He was a vet who emigrated to NZ in 1967.  We were notified by fellow residents of NZ David Newson (S54-63) and Roy Farman (K47-55) another NZ resident and friend for 50 years helped with the obituary.

Neil John Brenton (K60-64) died in October 2019. We were notified by his son Mark.