Shock death of prominent Suffolk OF

Peter Over (G70-79) has passed away suddenly on Sunday 4 January 2026 having suffered a cardiac arrest, he was only 63.

He was a College Governor for many years and member of OFGS.  He was a long term supporter of Ipswich Football Club where he served as an official club ambassador and Director as well as a trustee of the Ipswich Town Foundation.  He was also a former Deputy Lieutenant for Suffolk and organiser of the Suffolk Show.  He was a member of Aldeburgh Golf Club and had been a past Captain at Flempton Golf Club.

Peter is survived by wife Kate and sons Tom and James and two grandchildren.

His memorial service took place at St Mary’s church, Bury St Edmunds, at 3pm on Thursday 5 February 2026 and was attended by around 800 people.  We are grateful to Kate and Bill Baker for allowing us to provide a link to the eulogy for Peter, which Bill wrote and read out – click here

See this article in EADT on 5 January 2026 – https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/25738932.tribute-paid-lifelong-ipswich-town-fan-peter/