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Pitcher (nee Castle)

  • When
    15 November 2024
  • Parents
    Olivia Pitcher, née Castle (M06-11) and William Pitcher (R10-11)

Olivia Pitcher (nee Castle) (M2006-2011) and William Pitcher (R2010-2011) welcomed the arrival of their son Jeremy Benjamin Pitcher on 15 November 2024. His Christening was held in All Saints’ Church, Brandeston on 4 October 2025 and was officiated by William’s father Rev Canon Simon Pitcher (Z76-82). Afternoon Tea was then served at the Prep School, where big sister Elodie attends Nursery and Olivia is a member of staff. A number of Old Framlinghamians were in attendance, including Elodie and Jeremy’s Great Grandpa Rev Canon David Pitcher (R44-51).

Deaths

Peter David Over (G70-79)

  • When
    4 January 2026
  • Where
    Suffolk
  • Age
    63

We have been notified that Peter passed away suddenly on Sunday 4 January 2026 having suffered a cardiac arrest, he was only 63. He was a College Governor for many years and member of OFGS.  He was a long term supporter of Ipswich Football Club where he served as an official club ambassador as well as a trustee of the Ipswich Town Foundation.  He was also a former Deputy Lieutenant for Suffolk.

We are awaiting details of his funeral.

See this article in EADT on 5 January 2026 – https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/25738932.tribute-paid-lifelong-ipswich-town-fan-peter/

Deaths

Robert Pursey Chambers (S57-60)

  • When
    16 January 2025
  • Where
    Addenbrookes Hospital
  • Age
    80

His godson has advised us that he died peacefully on the 16th January 2025 at Addenbrookes Hospital aged 80. He was the much loved husband of Kathryn and brother to Mary. The funeral service was at Holy Trinity Church, Heydon, Cambridgeshire.

Deaths

Andrew Hartill Baker (G59-67)

  • When
    19 December 2025
  • Where
    Royal United Hospital, Bath
  • Age
    77

Simon Dougherty (G60-67) was a lifelong friend and contemporary of Andrew’s.  His partner Aisha rang him with the news that he had died in the Royal United Hospital, Bath on 19 December 2025 at the age of 77.

His school career saw him be treasurer of the Photographic Society, Captain of “The Centipedes”, Sacristan in Chapel, played golf and was in the RAF Section getting his gliding certicates.  As well as being an SOF Vice President for many years, he was also a past attendee of suppers in London and the West of England.  Sadly he had been unwell for some years.

The funeral service will take place at St Mary’s Church, Timsbury, on 29th January at 12.30 pm.

He is pictured at the 2012 West of England Supper along with Simon and his wife Maggie.

Deaths

Christopher Benjamin Russell-Fish (G77-82)

  • When
    25 November 2025
  • Where
    At home

We have been advised by Gary Duce (K71-79) that Chris died at home in his office of a massive heart attach on 25 November 2025.

Eulogy to follow.  His funeral has already been held.

Deaths

Bruce Graham Henderson (G46-50)

  • When
    6 November 2025
  • Where
    West Susex
  • Age
    92

His wife Celia advises us that her husband Bruce passed away on 6th November 2025.  Bruce was the longest serving Vice President of the Society.

His funeral will be on Monday 8th December 2025 at 11:30am at Long Furlong Barn.

Long Furlong Barn
Long Furlong
Clapham
Worthing
BN13 3XN

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The family have requested no flowers please, but donations should be made via Reynolds Funerals https://www.reynoldsfunerals.co.uk/funeral/bruce-henderson/#search-results.  The charities being supporting are: The national charity Lymphoma Action https://lymphoma-action.org.uk/ and a more local charity, which was close to Bruce’s heart https://www.arundelsurgery.co.uk/asca

If you are planning to join us to celebrate Bruce’s life, could you please let Celia know so numbers can be monitored.  Her contact details are 32 Dalloway Road, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9HW / 01903 882928 or 07768 201852

Bruce is pictures 3rd from right back row in the 1950 Stradbroke 1st XI Hockey photo.

 

Deaths

Marian Prebble (Hon OF)

  • When
    12 November 2025
  • Where
    Framlingham, Suffolk
Martin Myers-Allen (Hon OF) writes : With great sadness I beg to inform you that our longest serving Head’s PA, Marian Prebble (Hon OF) passed away, at home at 7:24 this morning.  Marian had been ill for a number of months, but passed away peacefully, at home, in Framlingham, with Gwen in attendance. Gwen has been Marian’s ‘rock’ since she left the College and we meet regularly when she comes across from France.
Marian was Head’s PA To Stanley Porter, Laurie Rimmer, James Miller, Gwen Randall and Paul Taylor.  Her funeral was on 2 December 2025 and was very well attended even though she had no family. Gwen Randall did a superb eulogy.
The following is also from Martin :
In Memory of Marian Prebble (Hon OF)
28th February 1937 – 12th November 2025
Marian Prebble’s 31 years of dedicated and loyal service to Framlingham College as Head’s Secretary were nothing short of remarkable. She joined the College in September 1970 as Secretary to Stanley Porter and, by the time she retired in 2001, she had supported—and in many ways mentored—Laurie Rimmer, James Miller, and Gwen Randall.
The bond between a Head and a Head’s Secretary is a special one, and Marian earned considerable trust. Some say she actually ran the College. What is certain is that her knowledge of the school—its systems, its staff, and its alumni—was exceptional. Marian came to the College from very humble and difficult beginnings but, like her mother, she had learned to be strong, independent, and resourceful.
The Heads she supported valued her direct manner, and she became a confidante to them all—none more so than Gwen Randall, the first female member of the HMC Headmasters’ Conference. Gwen cared for Marian with devotion throughout her life. In her deeply moving eulogy at Seven Hills Crematorium on 2nd December, she described Marian as her “soul sister.” In many ways, Marian became part of Gwen’s family, replacing the family she herself never had, apart from her mother. The bond they shared lasted a lifetime.
Many describe Marian as feisty—a quality I noticed immediately when I first met her in 1988. She also loved adventure. To mark her 60th birthday, the Governors presented her with a Parachute Regiment beret and badge after she completed a successful parachute jump.
Marian was a remarkable woman who lived a life truly worth celebrating.

Deaths

David Hugh Clarke (G54-57)

  • When
    11 October 2025
  • Where
    Suffolk
  • Age
    84

He peacefully passed away on 11th October 2025, aged 84 years. Remembering a dear husband, father and grandfather, who will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. A service of thanksgiving will be held at St Michael’s Church, Framlingham on Friday 7th November at 2.00 p.m.

 

 

Deaths

James Wilfred Mayhew (R66-71)

  • When
    6 October 2025
  • Where
    Torbay Hospital, Devon
  • Age
    72

He passed away peacefully at Torbay Hospital, Devon on Monday, 6th October, 2025, aged 72 years. Much loved husband of Jane, devoted father to Rachel and Ian and 5 grandchildren. Greatly missed by his brothers Robert and Andy and many friends. The funeral service was held at Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Singleton, near Chichester, Sussex, PO18 0EY on Friday, 24th October at 2 p.m. Donations if desired, to the Taunton Opportunity Group via www.justgiving.com/page/james-mayhew

 

 

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