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Jim Blythe (K48-54) died on the morning of 19 December 2024 aged 86.  He’d not been good with dementia for last few years, but he was greatly involved with the Society and The School.  He was the first boy across the threshold at Brandeston Hall and went on to be SOF President, Governor and SOF Trustee for many years.

He is also listed in Distinguished OFs for his plant nursery business click here.

The family have posted the following obituary notice :

In loving memory of Robert James Blythe ‘Jim’ formerly of Potash Nursery died peacefully, at home in Suffolk on 19th December 2024 aged 86 years.
Dad was born in Southwold, attend Brandeston School the Framingham College. After leaving school he joined the Merchant Navy in 1958. In 1964 he left the Navy and become salesman for Silkcocks where he met our mum June. They were married in September 1965. Dad took over the running of Potash Nursery when his father in law passed away in June 1966. Several years down the line mum and dad decided to specialised in Fuchsias and began to attend the RHS Shows and several county shows. He then displayed his fuchsias at Chelsea Flower Show and in 1993 he had his picture in the Hello magazine with the queen. When he retired he was able to play more golf, help out at the Alfred Corry museum. He also attended Here4u Dementia Group which he loved. He will be dearly missed by all that knew him.

All enquiries to Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service, The Nutshell, Milton Road South, Stowmarket, IP14 1EZ Tel: 01449 771666.

Donations, if desired, for St Elizabeth Hospice, Marie Curie, Alfred Corry Lifeboat Museum and/or Mouth and Foot Painting Artists can be made payable to ‘Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service’ and sent to the above address.

Michael Powlesland (R40-45) died peacefully at home on 15 November 2024 aged 95. He and his 3 brothers all went to the College.  Beloved husband of the late Joan and loving father of Sarah and Mary, grandfather of Verity (V00-02), David and Ruth, and sons-in-law Tony and David. He was a Vice President of the Society, a former Norfolk Supper organiser and regular attendee and a member of the OF Golf Society.

The funeral service took place at St. Peter’s Church, Strumpshaw on Thursday 19 December 2024 at 12.30 p.m.  Colin Wigg (G48-54) a former Norfolk Supper organiser and John Ling (S49-56) attended the funeral. Brother Ross (R53-59) read a detailed eulogy and granddaughter Verity (V00-02) a moving poem.

The photo was taken at the 2022 Norfolk Supper.

Michael Rutterford (HOn OF) passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on 27 November 2024. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral Service was held at St Peter’s Church, Monk Soham on Wednesday 18th December at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please but if wished donations to benefit Cancer Research UK and St Peter’s Church, Monk Soham may be sent c/o Susan Whymark Funeral Service Ltd, Moore House, 8 Fore Street, Framlingham, IP13 9DY or made online at www.susanwhymark.co.uk.  In attendance was Bill Neckrews (Hon. O.F.), Steve Wright (Hon. O.F.), Michelle Davidson (Wright) (Hon. O.F.), Malcolm Todd (Hon. O.F.), Paul Taylor (Former H.M. Hon. O.F.), Sue Hobson (Hon OF.), Colin Rutterford (Hon. O.F.), Carlos Reynell (Hon. O.F.), Robin Sampson (Hon. O.F.), Paul Baker (Hon. O.F.), David Morgan (Hon. O.F.), Lucy Flack (V85-96), Andrew Payn (Hon OF.), Suzy Pym (McEwan) (P86-95), Naomi Wheeler (Horton) (P87-95), Julie Brumby (Cooper) (P84-95) and Jason Wright – current Head of Ground Staff – and a number of supporting colleagues

Mike was Head Groundman.

Peter Drake (G49-55) informs us that his good friend and OF, who was Head Boy in 1956, has died on 9th October 2024.  After Framlingham, he attended the Sorbonne and went on to become a French teacher in and around Stowmarket and Great Finborough.  He was cremated wearing his Stradbroke rugby shirt on 4th November and his ashes are due to be scattered on The Mears, in sight of the office he occupied as Head Boy.

Paul Langham (R77-82) informed us in November 2024 that John had died earlier in the year.  Paul had been going to his funeral but was involved in a head on collision on the way.

Andrew Prewett (R66-73) his brother writes : “It is with sadness that I have to report of my young brother Barry died on Saturday 2 November 2024 whilst on vacation in Spain.  He leaves his wife Mary and young son Oliver.  He recently attended the SouthWest dinners and was very pleased to meet up with some of his contemporaries.“

David Boulton (S51-57) writes : “I have just been advised by the widow of Michael Finlay Craig, of his death on 1st October 2024.  Mike was the nephew of Doctor Craig, the GP in Framlingham who covered the College in the 1940s-60s (and whose sons also attended the College).  Mike was only at Framlingham for a short period, going on to study at Kingston and Kings College, Durham, before a long and successful career in the shipbuilding industry based in Newcastle.  He and Dorothy were married just over 60 years and had two children.”

Click here for a link to the Distinguished section of the website to the family tree for the Craigs who attended the College

Angus Cundey, known affectionately as The Godfather of Savile Row and the driving force behind Henry Poole & Co for many years, has died after a short illness. He was 87.

The company, now headed by his son Simon, made the following announcement at the time of his death : “It is with a very heavy heart that we share this message. After a short battle with cancer, Angus H Cundey MBE, the sixth generation to lead our family business, passed away peacefully at his home on August 12.“He lived and breathed Henry Poole, built special relationships with clients, and was fond of and proud of the skills of all the staff and of their achievements in making Henry Poole what it is today: one of the finest tailors in the world. He was called “the Godfather of Savile Row” as he fought continuously to achieve the Row’s global recognition, its protection and preservation. He was the chairman of trade-related organisations such as the FMT in Europe, the SRB and the BTBA. He was much loved by the trade and all the people involved in it, and was honoured with an MBE for his services to the industry. He leaves a legacy and will be greatly missed by all of us. Rest in peace.”

Click here to read his Distinguished biography.

NIGEL PHILIP SIMPER (R53-60) died on 11^th June 2024, aged 81 years. He passed away peacefully, after a short illness, at home with his family. Devoted husband, caring father and loving grandfather. A celebration of his life took place on Monday 1st July, 2024, at Seven Hill Crematorium, Ipswich.