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Alison Litz (M86-92) sadly died on 4 January 2023 at the age of just 46.  Her sister Marisa (P86-89) published the following on Facebook “My little sister, the one and only Alison Litz passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2023. We were only 16 months apart and grew up like twins, thick as thieves. I’m so grateful that you were my sister and will miss your sense of humor, your laugh, your generous nature, and your kind, animal-loving heart. Sad that your time on this plane is up but rest easy knowing that you were greeted by mom, dad, and alll the doogums. Thanks for waiting for me to make the mad dash to Maine to be by your side. The world is a little dimmer today without one of its very best! “.

Roy Samuel Farman (K47-55) died peacefully on 22nd November 2022, with family at home in Masterton, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Sandy.  A celebration of Roy’s life was held in Masterton, New Zea on Saturday 26th November 2022 at 11.00am.

Harley John Barnard (R58-62) died at the beginning of November 2022 aged 77.  He was a very successful Suffolk businessman and leaves a wife, 4 children and 7 grandchildren.  Click for EADT article.

Timothy William Gough (M80-85) died unexpectedly on 24 October 2022 while broadcasting live on GenX Radio Suffolk. He is suspected to have died from a heart attack mid-song during his programme, which he was broadcasting from home 35 miles from the station’s headquarters in Ipswich. His funeral was on 30th November as a private service for family only, but a memorial service was being held afterwards at Bury Cathedral at 2.15pm. More details of the funeral service can be found by clicking here.

Nicholas Thompson Argent (R62-67) died pacefully on 12 October 2022. He was the brother of David Argent (R55-64).

Deryck Whitfield Wigg (G44-50) died peacefully on 9th October 2022 in Nantwich, Cheshire, aged 89 years. He was the brother of Colin Wigg (G48-54) who provided the following :-

Deryck initially joined the Ministry of Agriculture, Fishery and Food in Cumbria, spending several years studying the effects of radiation on the fishing industry from the the Sellafield Nuclear plant.

This was followed by a complete change of direction into the hospital equipment industry where he became the National Sales Manager for a company based in North Wales, travelling the UK extensively until his retirement.

His wife Beryl pre deceased him in 2012 and Deryck then spent the following ten years at Woodeaves Residential Home in Nantwich, Cheshire. He is survived by his daughter Dorne and son Philip.

Bryan Ivory (K48-52) died in September 2022.  No other details at the present time.

Daphne Hall (Hon OF) died on 19 July 2022 just short of age 98. She was the widow of Artie Hall, a popular and approachable factotum at the College, officially styled Head Steward. Artie died in 1998. Daphne had been living in a care home in Saxtead. The funeral is due to take place on 30 August in the College Chapel.

Ian Donald Bruce TD DL (G43-48) passed away on 1 July 2022 in Norfolk.  A much-loved husband, father and grandfather, solicitor, past Major in the Territorial Army, past Provincial Grand Master and past Most Excellent Grand Superintendent of the Masons, and past Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk.