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Stephen Thomas Sayer (S58-63) died peacefully on 14th March 2018, aged 72, after a 20-year battle with cancer. He was the much-loved brother of Richard Sayer (S56-61). There was a family-only funeral with all welcome to a service of thanksgiving at 2.30 pm, Tuesday 5th June, at Southwark Cathedral.

John Thorne Blake (1937-39) died on 8 January 2018 in Madrid Spain. Despite being brought up in Tangier, Morocco with his brother Elisha (1937-39) they both attended College travelling by boat.  His son Michael Blake (K72-76) also attended the College.  His funeral was held on Friday 19 January 2018 in San Jeronimo El Real, Madrid, Spain.

Stewart Graham Birt (S56-61) died on 1 January 2018 at the age of 75 after suffering for some months with both heart and cardiovascular ailments and finally with emphysema. He was the brother of Andrew Birt (S55-58) and John Birt (S59-63). John died just over a year earlier. He leaves a partner Julie and a daughter Tara.  His funeral was held on Monday, 15th January followed by a thanksgiving service at the Holy Trinity Church, Gidleigh, Devon TQ13 8HR.

Andrew Lister Cope (R78-86) died of cancer at the age of 49 in Alicante Spain.  He leaves a sister Sanita who paid the following tribute :

Andrew was bom in Aldershot and died of cancer on 15th August 2017 in San Juan, Alicante, Spain.

He grew up in Hong Kong. When he left Framlingham, distraught at being rejected by the RAF (his boyhood dream), solely due to episodes of migraines suffered many years previously, he moved on to working in a selection of jobs including selling electricals, repairing computer circuit boards and even putting in a stint as a Pizza Hut chef in London.In 1993, realising he should be making more of his life, and following in the footsteps of his best friend, he went to Staffordshire University and graduated in 1996 with a degree in Valuation Surveying.Andrew then joined his friend’s firm, Naylors Chartered Surveyors in Newcastleupon- Tyne. In 2001 he decided to follow sunny skies – and the first of many Spanish girlfriends – to Alicante, where he acquired fluency in Spanish and a foothold in the competitive market of real estate. He worked first for Blue Med Realty and then for Solvia Bank before setting up on his own in 2014, founding New Life Spain, and selling prestigious properties to international clients.

Andrew never married, but he was never without a girlfriend.

A keen sportsman all his life, he made the most of the outdoor lifestyle in Spain – including hiking and mountain-biking in the hills around his home. He also loved motorbikes and was planning a motorbike trip to North Africa when he became ill. Andrew travelled extensively throughout his life – from school holidays in the Far East to his last trip to Cuba. He always enjoyed experiencing other cultures and photographing daily life in the countries he visited.

One of his passions in life was woodwork, an interest sparked off at school and which became an obsession in later life. He collected discarded wood pallets and apple crates and then up-cycled them into beautiful pieces of furniture, each individually designed and hand-crafted, as well as spectacular models of boats and planes. His sister, Sarita Ouldzaouche, kindly put together this tribute.

Paul Kingston Rudd (R56-60), known as Kingston peacefully passed away on 26th December 2017, at home in Guernsey (his home for 30 years).  He was born in 1943.

Philip Hugh de-WHALLEY (Hon OF) passed away peacefully at home with his family on December 24, 2017, aged 94 years. He was the husband of Eleanor and the father of Simon. The funeral service was held at Dennington Church on Monday, January 8, 2018, at 1.30 p.m. followed by interment in the Churchyard.

Philip Howell Hopkins (S34-39) died on 19 December 2017 at the age of 93. His funeral will be held on Wednesday 24 January 2018 at 3.20 pm at Basildon Crematorium, Bowers Gifford, Essex followed by a reception at Saxon Hall Hotel, Aviation Way, Southend.

Bernard Oliver Tickner MBE (37-40) creator of Fullers Mill Garden, West Stow, died peacefully at Pinford End Nursing Home, Hawstead, on November 7th 2017, aged 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Betzy (known as Bess). Private funeral. A Tribute and Celebration Service was held on Tuesday 16th January at 11:00 at St Mary’s Church, Bury St Edmunds (next door to the Cathedral).

Cynthia Royle Broad (née Crowther), the widow of the late Richard Broad (Hon OF and former head of Brandeston) died peacefully on 24th October 2017, aged 87. The funeral was at St Mary’s, Yate near Bristol at 12.30 pm on 9th November. No flowers please, any donations are to be split between St Mary’s and Dementia UK.