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Professor Nicholas Rutter (S57-63)
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When8 June 2019
Professor Nicholas Rutter (S57-63) died on 8 June 2019. We were informed by his younger brother John (S57-67).
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William Greenfield Lack (K58-63)
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When30th May 2019
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Age74
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William Greenfield Lack (K58-63) died on the 30th of May 2019 at the age of 74. We were advised by his wife Jenny in December 2019. He was one of 3 brothers to attend the College and was a distinguished conservator of monumental brasses.
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Curtis “John” Capon (R48-56)
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When8 April 2019
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Age80
Curtis “John” Capon (R48-56) died on 8 April 2019 after a long illness aged 80. The funeral service will be held at Walberswick Church on Monday, April 29, at 11:30 am. He played in the rugby team in 1955 and farmed at Wilby for many years. He contributed to the Brandeston Hall book.
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Alfred Byars Molson (K38-43)
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When31 March 2019
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WhereHouston, Texas
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Age93
Alfred Byars Molson (K38-43) died on 31 March 2019 at the age of 93 in Houston, Texas. He was regularly in touch up until about a year before his death.
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William John Craske (K39-46)
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WhenMarch 2019
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Age90
William John Craske (K39-46) died in March 2019 at the age of 90.
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Andrew Martin Bennett (G74-81)
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When15th February 2019
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WhereNew South Wales, Australia.
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Age58
Andrew Martin Bennett (G74-81) died on 15th February 2019 aged 58 in New South Wales, Australia. We were advised by his wife Rachael. Occupational Therapist in Kempsey, NSW.
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Richard Cullinan (K55-62)
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When10 February 2019
Richard Cullinan (K55-62) died unexpectedly whilst on holiday in South Africa on 10 February 2019. Funeral service on Thursday 14 March 2019 at 1100 at St George’s Church, Brede, East Sussex TN31 6HG.
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Douglas Robin (Rob) McLean (K42-48)
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When2nd February 2019
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Age87
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Douglas Robin (Rob) McLean (K42-48) sadly died on 2nd February 2019 aged 87. There was a funeral service at St Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, Suffolk, NR33 7TP on Friday 15th February 2019 at 11.30 am. Rob was a regular at Norfolk Suppers, and Colin Wigg (G48-54) attended the funeral and represented SOF. Colin reports “Rob was born at Ivy Farm Kessingland (next to the church) where his family farmed for more than 125 years. A large congregation included his widow Sonia, his wife Mary and their six children, Susan, Marion, Alison, Sarah, James and Robert. Michael Fuller (S49-58) was also present. Family and friends gathered after the service at Carlton Manor Hotel.”
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Kevin Kerry (R63-70)
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When1st February 2019
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Age66
Kevin Kerry (R63-70) died on 1st February 2019 aged 66. There was a memorial service at St Michael’s Church, Framlingham on Friday 25th February 2019 at 14.00. We were advised by James.