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Deaths
Anthony John Randell (S49-52)
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When24 April 2015
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Age79
Anthony John Randell (S49-52) died on 24 April 2015 aged 79 years. A service of thanksgiving was held on Monday 11 May at St.Nicholas Church North Walsham. Ken Mayhew knew him.
Deaths
Richard James Randall (K54-62)
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WhenApril 24th 2015
Richard James Randall (K54-62). The Eastern Daily Press reported his death on April 24th 2015. A service of thanksgiving was held on Monday 11th May 2015 at St Nicholas Church, North Walsham, at 2.30 PM, which Ken Mayhew hoped to attend. A report on Richard’s life and career appeared in the same paper, on page 81.
Deaths
Jerry Lee (K59-64)
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When13 April 2015
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WhereGozo, Malta
Jerry Lee (K59-64) on 13 April 2015 in Gozo, Malta. We were advised of his death by OF Rob Goodale (K58-66).
Deaths
Peter Arbon (Honorary OF)
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When12th April 2015
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WhereBrandeston
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Story
Peter Arbon (Honorary OF) died on 12th April 2015. Peter lived in Brandeston and will be remembered by early generations of Brandestonians as the Head Gardener who always found time to help and to be a friendly face. Some of Peter’s memories of Brandeston in those early years can be found in the History of Brandeston. He was a good friend at the school until the end. Peter’s funeral was held on Monday, 27 APRIL – at 2.00 p.m. at BRANDESTON ALL SAINTS. All those attending were requested to wear a floral button-hole, if at all possible.
Deaths
Geoffrey Gyford Peck (S38-44)
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When3 April 2015
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Story
Geoffrey Gyford Peck (S38-44) died on 3 April 2015 following a long illness. OFs Dudley Holland and Robert Mayhew attended his funeral. Click on the link to read the eulogy at his funeral. His brother Harry Gyford Peck (S38-43) died in 2010.
Deaths
Roger Anthony Pearce (S51-55)
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When29 March 2015
Roger Anthony Pearce (S51-55) died on 29 March 2015 of a massive stroke. The funeral was held on Monday 20 April 2015 at Beckenham Crematorium at 12.45 pm. he leaves a widow Mandy.
Deaths
Barry John Bonner (R43-46)
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When9 December 2014
Barry John Bonner (R43-46) died on 9 December 2014. A memorial service was held at St Mary’s Church, Kelvedon, Essex on 29 December 2014. He was a grandfather to Victoria Carrick (M97-01) and uncle to Jeremy Lee (K59-64).
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.