Obituaries

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Richard Pegler – PrepB, ThA 57-64

Submitted by John Pegler Richard was born to Harry Pegler, a biochemist working for Glaxo Laboratories, and Jean (née Bradley) on 5 June 1946 in Ruislip, Middlesex. He went to Coteford Infant &amp…

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HLB Etherton (Basil) – ColA 47-54

HLB Etherton (Basil)  died suddenly but peacefully while out walking near Newtown, Hampshire, on 21st August 2024. He was visiting another Old Blue at the time, Philip Flory, who was part of a networ…

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Robert Atkins – ColB 55-61

Submitted by Louise Shepherd (Daughter) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Atkins, who left us peacefully on Monday, 29th July 2024, at the age of 79, surrounded by his…

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Sidney Lightman – ThA 35-41

Sidney was a LCC scholar.  At CH, apart from some initial homesickness he was happy.  He remembered with appreciation that Mrs Flecker invited all new boys, in small groups, to tea, a custom that wa…

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Elizabeth Tucker – Head Mistress Hertford 72-82

Taken from the Eulogy submitted by Malcolm Young (Nephew)   Elizabeth was born on the 20th of July 1936 in London. She enjoyed a happy childhood with World War two making life exciting as t…

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Robert Wilkins BaA 47-54

Submitted by Peter Hill Rob Wilkins came to Christ’s Hospital in 1947, to Barnes A, and wore the RMS badge on his left shoulder. Perhaps he learned a little navigation, as he left in 1954 to join…

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Robert Johnston – MdB 50-58

Submitted by Chris Johnson (LaB 52-59) Bob passed away peacefully at Royal Columbia Hospital, Vancouver, on March 20, 2024. Predeceased by parents Edna and Fred, and sister Mary. Survived by his lo…

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Bridget Woollard – 3s 66-73

Submitted by Emma Brady (sister). Bridget was born on the 28th May 1956 in Muswell Hill in north London. At the age of just 10 years, Bridget left home for Christs Hospital, Hertfo…

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Ian Baillie – PeA 53-60

Remembering Ian Baillie – Submitted by Graham Riches (ThB, MaB 1952-60) It was so sad and unexpected to learn that Ian Baillie, my long time Housey friend of over sixty years, had passed away. Ian …

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John Laurence (Jack) Doyle – PrepB, MdA 40-48

Submitted by George Matcham. John Laurence (Jack) Doyle, an Old Blue who donated generously to Christ’s Hospital and co-founded Friends of Christ’s Hospital in the USA, has died in Cupertino, C…

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John Ollerhead – PeA 44-52

Submitted by David Ollerhead Born in Stevenage in 1934, amidst the challenges of the Great Depression and the shadows of World War II, John’s early years were shaped by the untimely loss of his fat…

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(John) Michael O’Dell – BaB 41-47

Submitted by Tim O’Dell Michael passed away peacefully at home on February 14th 2023, aged 92. Much loved husband to Jo and father of Tim, Christopher and Alice. Beloved grandfather of Beth, Tom,…

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