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Marriages

Katie Blow (V05-07) & Edward Jeffrey

  • When
    8 April 2016

Katie Blow (V05-07)  married Edward Jeffrey on 8 April 2016.  OFs Leela Shanson and Ben Norton were present. Leela sang Katie and her father down the aisle and Ben Norton won the prize for best bow tie! Their honeymoon was spent in Thailand in June – see baby news below.

Deaths

Reginald William (Bill) Cooper RN FRIN  (G41-46)

  • When
    7 March 2016
  • Where
    Chatham, Kent
  • Age
    87
  • Story

Reginald William (Bill) Cooper RN FRIN  (G41-46) died in Chatham, Kent on 7 March 2016, aged 87. The funeral took place at Medway Crematorium, Robin Hood Ln, Chatham ME5 9QU on Wednesday 16th March.  Bill and his wife Laurel spent many years sailing around the world and wrote books on their experiences.

Deaths

Ernest John Robin Ludlow TD (K45-49)

  • When
    19 January 2016
  • Where
    Warminster
  • Story

Ernest John Robin Ludlow TD (K45-49) died on 19 January 2016 in Warminster.  Much loved husband of Primrose and father of Charles and Laura.  The crematorium service will take place at the West Wiltshire Crematorium on 9 February 2016 at 2.30 pm.

Deaths

William Barrington-Phillips (K40-48)

  • When
    9th January 2016
  • Age
    85

William Barrington-Phillips (K40-48) of Wargrave, Bucks passed away on Jan 9th aged 85. The funeral took place at Chilterns Crematorium on Monday 25th January. His wife, Gladys, had pre-deceased him. There were no children, but William’s brother, Murray (K52-58), is also an Old Framlinghamian. William was a mining engineer by profession.

Deaths

Michael Leon Mullender MBE (G42-50)

  • When
    18 December 2015
  • Where
    Basingstoke
  • Age
    84
  • Story

Michael Leon Mullender MBE (G42-50) died of metastatic prostate cancer in Basingstoke on 18 December 2015 aged 84. A celebration of his life took place at St Mary’s Church, Old Basing near Basingstoke on 6 January 2016. He was awarded the MBE in Queen’s Birthday Honour list in 1983 for services to the Ministry of Defence and voluntary work with young people – he gave over 60 years of service to the Scout Association. He leaves a wife Beryl and three sons.

Deaths

John David Douglass Kestin (R31-40)

  • When
    14 December 2015
  • Where
    Tetbury
  • Age
    93

John David Douglass Kestin (R31-40) died in a care home in Tetbury on 14 December 2015, aged 93. He supported church and community activities and enjoyed watching a combined total of ten grandchildren grow up. Much loved and missed by them and by their son Tim (R60-69) and daughter Jane.

Deaths

Air Vice Marshal Peter King GCB OBE FRCSE (S36-39)

  • When
    11th November 2015
  • Where
    St. Luke’s Hospital
  • Age
    93

Air Vice Marshal Peter King GCB OBE FRCSE (S36-39) died peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital on 11th November 2015, aged 93. Dearly loved husband of Doreen (deceased). Adored father of Sue and Nigel (S60-65) (deceased). Loving grandfather to James, Ben, Emily, Tom and Ollie and great-grandfather to Charlie. Survived by his partner Joy. Funeral to be held on Friday 27th November at St Mary’s, Woodstock at 12 noon.

Deaths

Edward (Ted) Charles Woods (G38-44)

  • When
    23 September 2015
  • Where
    Ipswich Hospital
  • Age
    87

Edward (Ted) Charles Woods (G38-44) died peacefully in Ipswich Hospital on 23 September 2015, aged 87 years. Very much loved husband to Jean and dad to Alan Woods (R63-68) and Gillian. Also grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service was at St. Augustine’s Church, Ipswich on 8 October at 2.00pm.

Marriages

Mark Watchorn (R94-99) & Louisa Coker (M93-02)

  • When
    August 2015

Mark Watchorn (R94-99)  married Louisa Coker (M93-02) in August 2015.  Included in the picture is their 15 month old son Benjamin.

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