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Peter Arbon (Honorary OF) died on 12th April 2015. Peter lived in Brandeston and will be remembered by early generations of Brandestonians as the Head Gardener who always found time to help and to be a friendly face. Some of Peter’s memories of Brandeston in those early years can be found in the History of Brandeston. He was a good friend at the school until the end. Peter’s funeral was held on Monday, 27 APRIL – at 2.00 p.m. at BRANDESTON ALL SAINTS. All those attending were requested to wear a floral button-hole, if at all possible.

To Jenny (P 96-03) and Adam (K 93-04) Howard-Dobson, a beautiful daughter, Evelyn Alice, born 9th April 2015.

Geoffrey Gyford Peck (S38-44) died on 3 April 2015 following a long illness. OFs Dudley Holland and Robert Mayhew attended his funeral. Click on the link to read the eulogy at his funeral. His brother Harry Gyford Peck (S38-43) died in 2010.

Roger Anthony Pearce (S51-55) died on 29 March 2015 of a massive stroke. The funeral was held on Monday 20 April 2015 at Beckenham Crematorium at 12.45 pm. he leaves a widow Mandy.

Barry John Bonner (R43-46) died on 9 December 2014. A memorial service was held at St Mary’s Church, Kelvedon, Essex on 29 December 2014. He was a grandfather to Victoria Carrick (M97-01) and uncle to Jeremy Lee (K59-64).

James Howard-Dobson (K 88-98), eldest son of Peter (R 65-69) and Catherine Howard-Dobson to Laura Maria Harrison, elder daughter of Steve and Maria Harrison. The wedding took place on Sunday 7th December 2014, at Brandeston Parish Church.

Michael John Andrew Craven (S50-56) died on 1 December 2014 after a long illness. He leaves a widow Mary.

Matthew John Michael Vernon (S02-07) died tragically young at the age of just 23. He went missing after a night out in Newport, Essex on 28 November 2014 and his body was found by Police the following Tuesday in Newport.

Edmund Hudson Baker MBE (K43-50) died peacefully on 26 November 2014 in West Suffolk Hospital. Father of Paul Baker (K80-90). There was a service of Thanksgiving on 12 December 2014 at 2.30 p.m. at St Mary’s Church, Old Newton, IP14 4PH. He was awarded the MBE in 1993 Queens Birthday Honour when he was Assistant Chief Commandant, Suffolk Special Constabulary.