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Kenneth George Mayhew RMWO (R29-34) it is with much sadness that we announce his death at the age of 104.  He died peacefully at home on 13 May 2021 with his family around him.  Ken was an extremely distinguished OF and one of only 4 living knights of the Military Order of William of the Netherlands and the only non-Dutch holder.

Jeremy John Temple (G52-59) died in May 2021.  He was the house captain of Garrett. His ashes will be scattered in Italy where he lived.

Wing Cdr George “Peter” Brett Bailey (K34-38) died peacefully on 14 April 2021 at his care home in Queensland Australia, just 2 weeks after his 99th birthday.  He leaves a son Brett Bailey (K58-65) who also lives in Australia. We are awaiting details of his funeral but click on his name for his distinguished life.

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.

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.

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.

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

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).

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.