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David Peter Ensor (G60-63)

  • When
    November 2025
  • Where
    Malaga, Spain
  • Age
    78
His brother Anthony (Tony) says “My brother David died of a heart attack during the November floods in Spain last year.He had only recently remarried for the third time, at 78.”

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Simon Lewis Kelly (S51-55)

  • When
    24 March 2026
  • Where
    St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, West Sussex
  • Age
    88
He passed away peacefully at St Richard’s Hospital, Chichester, West Sussex on 24th March 2026.  Beloved husband of Topsy, loving father of Laura, William and Leo and devoted grandpa to Jemima, Claudia, Lucas, Megan, Riordan, Esme and Evan.   A private family cremation took place followed by a service of thanksgiving for his life at St Mary’s Church, Funtington, on 22nd May 2026 at 2.30pm with refreshments in the hall afterwards.

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Timothy Henry Hardy (K50-52)

  • When
    19 April 2026
  • Where
    Pilgrim Hospital, Boston, Lincolnshire
  • Age
    89

He died at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston, Lincolnshire on 19th April 2026, aged 89.

His funeral was held on Wednesday 6th May 2026 at 1:00pm at South Lincolnshire Crematorium, Gosberton Road, Surfleet, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 4AA

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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.

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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.

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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

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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/

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Rupert George Chenevix-Trench (S71-75)

  • When
    6 May 2026
  • Where
    Suffolk
  • Age
    68

We have been advised that Rupert died on Wednesday 6 May 2026 at the age of 68.

His funeral will be held at 11am on 17 June 2026 at 7 Hills Crematorium, Nacton, Suffolk, IP10 0FG.  Afterwards at Lawford House, CO11 2JD.  Coloured shirts encouraged.

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