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Andrew Graham Dean (G85-90) – Andy passed away w/c 19 June 2023 aged 51 years. The funeral will be held at Colchester Crematorium on Monday 3rd July 2023 at 1:15 PM.

John David Ingate (R53-58) – he passed away 17 June 2023 aged 80 years. The funeral service is on Saturday 1st July at St Margaret of Antioch Church, Linstead Parva, Halesworth at 11am. Family flowers only please or donations to Halesworth Volunteer Centre.

Benjamin Robin Barringer (G56-61) died on 12th May 2023, aged 80 in Spain. We were notified by his younger brother Bill (G61-65).

Frank Whewell Eyre (S46-53) passed away calmly in palliative care on 15 April 2022, having lived a full life. Frank was born in 1935 and grew up in Framlingham, England. After graduating from Imperial College in engineering he came to Canada in 1958. He pursued further degrees even while a single parent. He was described as “a first-rate engineer, easy going and with a sense of humour.” He led projects around the world as well as across Canada, including varied contributions ranging from a blood fractionation plant to industrial facilities to aircraft safety. Frank was passionate about sailing and loved nothing more than being out with friends on Lac St Louis. He is survived by his beloved wife Jeannine, his sister Philippa (brother-in-law Tony and niece Jennie), his son Marcus and Diane, and his grandsons he was so proud of, Gareth and Findlay. Donations in Frank’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or other charity of your choice. Private scatterings of Frank’s ashes will be held at future dates and locations. In lieu of ceremony, go enjoy a coffee, have an ice cream, take a walk in the woods, look at boats, or watch planes at an airport. These are what Frank would love sharing with you.

Andrew Moore (K53-59) reports:

Alexander William Hicks (S52-55) died on 18 April 2023. His funeral was held and his life celebrated at Bury St. Edmunds Crematorium on 24 May 2023. Alex lived in Bury for the last 15 years of his life and had been unwell for a number of years. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant at Norman Green & Co in Sudbury where he lived as a young man with his parents in Great Cornard. After qualifying he held a number of positions in industry including Finance Director of Fairey Aviation in Brussels in the 1970’s. Alex never married but was an excellent godfather to many including my younger son Guy.

John Kerr MBE JP DL (G53-56) died on 15th March 2023, aged 83. We will update on funeral arrangements when known.

Click here for a link to the story published by the EADT on 16 March 2023.

Kenneth William Foxhall Painter (K39-45) – Ken passed away peacefully at his home in Port Dover on Sunday, February 27, 2022 in his 95th year. Ken was predeceased by his beloved wife Georgia (Morris) in 2018, and was the devoted father of Keith Painter of Port Dover, Miriam and David Woods of Simcoe, and Elizabeth and Doug Schuyler of Port Dover. Proud grandfather of Michelle Woods, Georgia Schuyler and Samantha Schuyler (fiancé Justin Cridland).

Predeceased by his parents William and Hilda Painter, elder sister Joan Painter, twin sister Jill Gotham and brother-in-law Victor. Survived by nephews Peter Gotham, Paul Gotham, niece Ann Gotham, and their families all in England. Survived by sister-in-law Ione Morris. Predeceased bybrothers- and sisters-in-law Archie and Georgina Morris; Stan Morris; Rosemary and Clarence Mitchell. “Uncle Ken” to late Sam, George and Donna, late David, Joel and Sandra; Paul and Jamie, Michelle and Scott, Ian and Lenie; Rosalee and Ron, Martha and Kevin, Charles, Louise and Terry; and several great-nieces and nephews.

A quiet and polite gentleman, Ken was born in London, England on January 26, 1928 and emigrated to Canada at the age of 21. He married Georgia Morris on April 15, 1953, they were together 65 years and raised a family of three children. Ken had a wonderful life. He enjoyed his farm at the head of Main Street growing chrysanthemums and petunias in his greenhouse and selling sweet corn in his market garden; being Port Dover Lift Bridge operator for 25 years, and enjoying retirement on Prospect Street.

His funeral was held at Thompson Waters Funeral Home, 102 First Ave., Port Dover (519-583-1530) on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 11 a.m., followed by a Memorial Service to celebrate Ken’s life at 12 p.m. in the funeral home Chapel, Rev. Kathryn Vance officiated.

Source: www.tributearchive.com

John Alexander Waugh (K41-48) died on 29th January 2023, aged 91. His funeral was on 21st February 2023 at 12.00 noon at St Mary’s Church in Newmarket.

Click on Story link to see full story and report following the funeral.

Christopher George Lawrence (G47-51) – Colin Wigg heard that he had died at his home in France in January 2023.

Colin provided the following “A keen all-round sportsman who was originally from East Harling n Norfolk, where he was Managing Director of a successful transport company.  He is survived by his wife Judith, daughters Karen and Debbie and son Michael.  I remained friends with him since his Fram days and we often visited him at his home in France.  The photo is from a squash team in which we both played in the early seventies.”