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Deaths

Mervyn John Scott Hills (R54-64)

  • When
    22 May 2026
  • Where
    Isle of Man
  • Age
    80

Alexendra Bell advises that he died on 22 May 2026, aged 80.  He lived 20 years in South Africa and then in Malta, Lugano (Switzerland) and finally the Isle of Man. He is survived by his three children Alexandra, Ian and Claire and 7 grandchildren.

Deaths

Anthony David Richard Green (R57-65)

  • When
    16 May 2026
  • Where
    Suffolk

His family have advised us that he died on 16th May 2026.  He had spoken often of his time, along with his brother Peter (R57-67), at Framlingham with fondness and pride.  He is survived by his wife Susan and his two children Alexander and Rebecca.

Deaths

David Leeson Butcher (S48-54)

  • When
    1 Otober 2025
Granddaughter and wife  visited the College on 21 May 2026 and advised that he died last year on 1 October 2025.  His school pictures and those of his father Charles Leeson Butcher (1921-1926)  were gifted to the College. David apparently always wanted to come back, but was in poor health and did not manage to do so before his death.

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Brian John Lee (S46-52)

  • When
    13 April 2026
  • Where
    Beechwood Grove Nursing Home, Eastbourne, East Sussex
  • Age
    91
  • Story
    Obituary

His son Stephen has advised us that his father passed away peacefully on Monday 13th April 2026 at Beechwood Grove Nursing Home, aged 91..  The funeral was on 1 May 2026

Deaths

Robin Christopher Beckwith (R51-54)

  • When
    5 May 2026
  • Where
    Worthing Hospital, Sussex
  • Age
    88

Andrew Towler (R77-82) advises that he heard from Andy Beckwith (his son and close family friend) that Robin passed away at Worthing Hospital on Tuesday 5th May 2026.  He is the brother of Cullen Michael Beckwith (R50-53).There will be a cremation followed by a wake at West Sussex Golf Club in early June – see more details below.

Andrew addes “I played golf with Robin in the Halford Hewitt back in 1985 against Harrow in the first round when he was called up as a last minute sub at Royal St George’s. Harrow went on to win it that year. He later became a member of the Seniors Golf Society which he absolutely loved. Was a West Sussex member for over 30 years and captained the club team in the Cyril Blake Knockout. He was a very good golfer and got down to 8 Handicap.”

 

Details on the funeral and wake have been provided by the family.  The funeral will be on Friday 5th June 2026 at 12 noon and Kingswood Chapel, Worthing Crematorium, BN14 0RG. Afterwards at West Sussex Golf Club, RH20 2EN.  The family say “We would love to see you there if you can make it.  If you are not able to make it, the service will be available to watch as a live stream on the internet (or, indeed, also on demand after the service). Here are the details for this:

Website : https://watch.obitus.com

Username: wafo6598

Password: 551790

The family request NO FLOWERS, please, but if anyone would like to make a charitable donation, they have chosen ACTION for PULMONARY FIBROSIS – “APF”.  Donations can be made via this specifically set up web page: https://robinbeckwith.muchloved.com/

Deaths

Rupert George Chenevix-Trench (S71-75)

  • When
    6 May 2026
  • Age
    68
We have been advised that Rupert died on Wednesday 6 May 2026 at the age of 68.  Further details awaited.

Deaths

Colin Malcolm Micklewright (S55-59)

  • When
    25 March 2026
  • Where
    Lanhydrock golf course in Cornwall
  • Age
    84
  • Story
    Eulogy

His daughter Julia writes that he very sadly passed away suddenly, whilst playing golf on Wednesday 25th March 2026 and that it was a great shock as he was so fit and well.  He was the brother of Bruce (S48-51) and uncle to Charles (S67-77) and Ashley (S68-78).  He was also organiser of occasional OF Suppers in Devon/Cornwall, one being at Lanhydrock Hotel & Golf Club where he was a member.

His funeral was held on Thursday 16th April 2026 at 2pm in St Crida Parish Church in Creed, Cornwall followed by the wake at Lanhydrock Hotel & Golf Club in Bodmin.

His wife Christine adds “as a life long supporter of Ipswich Town football club, he was overjoyed to be successful in obtaining  tickets for the first match of the 2024/25 season when they played Liverpool, his second team, at home. Sadly they did lose but it was a great day nevertheless less.”

Deaths

Hugh Kennon MBE (Hon OF)

  • When
    30 March 2026
  • Where
    Wakefield Hospital
Margaret Kennon has informed us that Hugh died on 30 March 2026.  He was a teacher at the College from 1973 to 1996 and was Senior Master from 1987. He was also Housemaster of Garrett, i/c CCF and Head of Economics.
He was awarded an MBE for services to Combined Cadet Force and Territorial Army in the 1996 New Years Honour List.
His funeral will be at 10.40am on April 21st at Wakefield Crematorium.

Deaths

Rev Canon David John Pitcher (R44-51)

  • When
    26 March 2026
  • Where
    Framlingham, Suffolk
  • Age
    92

He died in hospital, surrounded by his family aged 92.  He was the father of Simon (Z76-82) and Michael (Z79-87) and grandfather of William (R10-11)

He was Rector of St Michael’s Church Framlingham from 1976 – 1991 and wrote a book called “All Change for Framlingham” based on the train line that used to run to Framlingham. While Rector of Framlingham he was a school governor and during his retirement he had a spell as volunteer chaplain to the College.

Simon has advised us that his funeral will be in St Michael’s Church, Framlingham at 1. 30pm on Friday 24th April 2026.

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