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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).

A funeral service, packed with family and close friends, was held on 3rd November at St Wilfrid’s Church, Davenham, Cheshire.

His elder brother David has written:

“Nick was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in 1997 and given a life expectancy of two years. Frequent medical interventions over the following two decades never stilled his determination to beat the odds, his fortitude, and his enthusiasm for life generally – indeed, he became something of a ‘star survivor’ for The Christie hospital in Manchester, which over the years became almost a home from home for him.

At Framlingham Nick excelled in shooting. He was one half of the winning Cadet Pair at Bisley in 1964 and was a member of the successful England schools’ team against Canada that same year. In his final year he was Captain of Shooting (following in my footsteps in that role!) and continued to shoot for the OFs and for Suffolk for many more years, winning (with me) the Families competition at Bisley in 1983.

Nick’s career was in pharmacy (incidentally giving him exceptional understanding of his medical treatment over the years), progressing through various increasingly senior roles in ‘big Pharma’ and involving much international travel, culminating in setting up his own company, specialising in quality assurance of international pharmaceutical supply chains. He was a member of the Royal Society of Pharmacists for over 50 years.

Nick was an avid ‘petrol head’, exemplified by a series of ever ‘sportier’ cars and what can only be described as an exuberant driving style – even towards the end he was exploring ways of improving the performance of his electric wheelchair. He attended many motor races both in the UK and overseas – his knowledge of F1 cars and drivers over the years was legendary. 

An abiding enthusiasm for cricket took him not only to Edgbaston, The Oval and other venues in England, but also to Grenada, Australia (Perth, Melbourne and Sydney for the 2013/14 Ashes), St Lucia and Sri Lanka – though his messages home from afar tended to dwell less on the quality of play than on the quality of the beer – another life-long enthusiasm of his.

He is enormously missed both by his family and by his many, many close friends.”

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 peacefully on 12th September 2022 in Shallotte, North Carolina, USA. He leaves Yvonne his wife for 64 years and 2 sons Neil and Glenn and their families.

He spoke fondly of his years at the school and enjoyed exchanging new friends from that time.  He had kept in touch with Jimmy Ruddock.

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.

Alain De Cadenet (K54-63) died on 1 July 2022 of cancer at the age of 76.  He was a distinguished racing driver known as ‘the Cad’ who once came third at Le Mans and found fame on television shows such as Channel 4’s Ride On. There will be a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Alain, at The London Oratory (Brompton Road, London, SW7 2RP), on Thursday 24th November, at 10:30 am.

Christopher Julian Martin (K48-56) died on 21 February 2022 in Sudbury, Suffolk at the age of 84 years. He was a much loved and loving husband to Anneliese, adored dad to Fiona, Joanne, Lisa & Annette, and a doting grandad to eight grandchildren. Funeral service took place at St Gregory’s Church, Sudbury on Monday 4th April at 10:30am.

Robert (Brett) Bailey (K58-65) died on 30 June 2022 in New South Wales Australia, after a long illness. He was a talented artist and son of distinguished OF George (Peter) Brett Bailey (K34-38) who died in 2021.