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Deaths

Robert (Bob) Anthony Wright (S54-58)

  • When
    April 2021

Robert (Bob) Anthony Wright (S54-58) died in April 2021 after a short illness.  Dearly loved husband of Marguerite, Dad to Jane, Emma and Sarah and brother to Lawrence (S63-68).  The Funeral took place on 30th April 2021 at Hunstanton.

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John Durham (K46-49)

  • When
    30 March 2021

John Durham (K46-49) died on 30 March 2021.  He was for many years our host at the Essex Supper at his golf course at the Warren Golf Club.

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Graham John “Jack” Charles Brand (R56-64)

  • When
    6 March 2021

Graham John “Jack” Charles Brand (R56-64) died peacefully at home on 6 March 2021, with his family around him. Husband to Steph, father to Aliban and Jonny (deceased). A private service will be held at Barham Church on 22nd March 2021 at 12 noon.

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David Bryan Mead (K49-54) 

  • When
    19 February 2021
  • Where
    Colchester

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

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Andrew Charles Franz Wilhelm Quinsee (S73-80)

  • When
    13 February 2021
  • Age
    59

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).

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Michael Cooke (Hon OF)

  • When
    12 February 2021
  • Where
    Ipswich

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.

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Rev Peter Graham Vellacott (Hon OF)

  • When
    January 2021

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).

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George “Paddy” Newbery (Hon OF)

  • When
    26 December 2020
  • Where
    Norfolk

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.

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John Alan Ware (S42-47)

  • When
    15 December 2020

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

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