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Deaths
Patrick Joice (R87-91)
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When19 September 2021
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Age46
Patrick Joice (R87-91) was an inspirational Norfolk farmer who raised more than £50,000 for a mental health charity while battling both terminal cancer and depression. He died peacefully in his sleep on 19 September 2021 at the age of 46.
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David Jeremy Gate (S44-49)
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When28 May 2021
David Jeremy Gate (S44-49) died on 28 May 2021 after a long illness. We were notified by his older brother John Gates (S44-48). He had a very full life having been a Restaurant owner & Shop keeper, Lecturer in Spanish at U3A ( UK ), Pilot Officer RAF, Sword of Honour at Cranwell, District Officer in the Mau Mau Rebellion Kenya 1950-52, Quantity Surveyor in West Africa, and much more. He is survived by his wife Peggy, his daughter Karen and son Marcus, and numerous grandchildren.
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Kenneth George Mayhew RMWO (R29-34)
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When13 May 2021
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Age104
Kenneth George Mayhew RMWO (R29-34) it is with much sadness that we announce his death at the age of 104. He died peacefully at home on 13 May 2021 with his family around him. Ken was an extremely distinguished OF and one of only 4 living knights of the Military Order of William of the Netherlands and the only non-Dutch holder.
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Jeremy John Temple (G52-59)
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WhenMay 2021
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WhereItaly
Jeremy John Temple (G52-59) died in May 2021. He was the house captain of Garrett. His ashes will be scattered in Italy where he lived.
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Wing Cdr George “Peter” Brett Bailey (K34-38)
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When14 April 2021
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WhereQueensland, Australia
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Age99
Wing Cdr George “Peter” Brett Bailey (K34-38) died peacefully on 14 April 2021 at his care home in Queensland Australia, just 2 weeks after his 99th birthday. He leaves a son Brett Bailey (K58-65) who also lives in Australia. We are awaiting details of his funeral but click on his name for his distinguished life.
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Robert (Bob) Anthony Wright (S54-58)
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WhenApril 2021
Robert (Bob) Anthony Wright (S54-58) died in April 2021 after a short illness. Dearly loved husband of Marguerite, Dad to Jane, Emma and Sarah and brother to Lawrence (S63-68). The Funeral took place on 30th April 2021 at Hunstanton.
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John Durham (K46-49)
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When30 March 2021
John Durham (K46-49) died on 30 March 2021. He was for many years our host at the Essex Supper at his golf course at the Warren Golf Club.
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Graham John “Jack” Charles Brand (R56-64)
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When6 March 2021
Graham John “Jack” Charles Brand (R56-64) died peacefully at home on 6 March 2021, with his family around him. Husband to Steph, father to Aliban and Jonny (deceased). A private service will be held at Barham Church on 22nd March 2021 at 12 noon.
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David Bryan Mead (K49-54)
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When19 February 2021
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WhereColchester
David Bryan Mead (K49-54) died on 19 February 2021 in Colchester Hospital, Essex. We were informed by Graham Osborne (G48-51).