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Engagements
James Howard-Dobson (K 88-98) & Laura Maria Harrison
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WhenSunday 7th December 2014
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WhereBrandeston Parish Church
James Howard-Dobson (K 88-98), eldest son of Peter (R 65-69) and Catherine Howard-Dobson to Laura Maria Harrison, elder daughter of Steve and Maria Harrison. The wedding took place on Sunday 7th December 2014, at Brandeston Parish Church.
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.
Marriages
Elizabeth (Libby) Alice Ilett (P 94-01) & Richard Owain Stratton
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WhenSaturday 5th July 2014
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WhereSt Peter's Church, Theberton
Elizabeth (Libby) Alice Ilett (P 94-01) to Richard Owain Stratton, on Saturday 5th July 2014, at St Peter’s Church, Theberton, and afterwards at Moat Farm, Theberton, home of Lizzie’s parents, Simon (G 74-78) and Sally Ilett. Bridesmaids were Katherine Ilett (BH 93-97), Charlotte Ilett (BH 94-01), Charlotte Heywood (P 94-03) and Jenny Stratton. Other OFs present were: Emma Mee (BH 90-97), Adam (K 93-04) and Jenny (P 96-03) Howard-Dobson, and Lottie Florence (V 01-03).
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.
Births
Nash
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When17th June 2014
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ParentsKaren and Marcus Nash (S 89-94)
To Karen and Marcus Nash (S 89-94), a son, Magnus, born on the 17th of June 2014, weighing in at a healthy 8.7lbs.
Births
Loveridge
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When30th April 2014
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ParentsCatharine and James Loveridge (R96-01)
To Catharine and James Loveridge (R96-01), who are now the proud parents of a daughter, Rose Elizabeth, born on 30th April 2014.
Deaths
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.