MICHAEL JOHN HELY HUTCHINSON (W 44-48)
1930 – 12TH OCTOBER 2024
PETER HENRY FREDERIC BALLINGALL (S 57-60)
1943 – 19TH OCTOBER 2024
ALAN HITCHCOCK (SH 42-45)
1928 – 2024
THOMAS PETER WALL (H 46-50)
1932 – 24TH SEPTEMBER 2024
REV. ROGER EDWARD BRIGGS (W 50-54)
1936 – 27TH JUNE 2024
Read Roger’s obituary HERE.
KJELL MAGNUS HAALAND (W 74-75)
1958 – 4TH SEPTEMBER 2024
IAN STANLEY TEMPLE SENIOR (H 51-56)
1938 – 24TH JULY 2024
Read Ian’s obituary here: Ian Senior obituary
DONALD JOHN HARPER (JOCK) GOW (SH 46-50)
1932 – 7TH MAY 2024
CHARLES DAVID HARLE (W 53-56)
1940 – 6TH MAY 2024
GAVIN RICHARD BORLAND (P 51-55)
1938 – 22ND AUGUST 2024
Read Gavin’s obituary here: GAVIN RICHARD BORLAND.
DR EDWARD JOHN SEATON CLIFFORD (H 41-46)
1928 – 1st AUGUST 2024
THOMAS WILSON BOYD OBE (P 53-59)
1940 – 26TH JULY 2024
ROTHY (PAULINE ANNE) O’BRIEN (26TH JUNE 2024)
Details of the funeral on 18th July 2024 can be found HERE.
WILLIAM JOHN BISHOP (P 50-55)
1937 – 9TH JULY 2024
The funeral will take place 2.30pm on Friday 2nd August 2024 at Kent & Sussex Crematorium Chapel. You can watch a livestream here Streaming | Obitus. Username is zufe1248 and password is 198261.
DONALD HURNDALL SMITH (H 46-51)
1933 – 21ST JUNE 2024
JEREMY LAWSON MERCER (L 58-61)
1945 – 2ND MAY 2024
GUY BURNETT STACPOOLE (H 59-62)
1945 – 29TH MARCH 2024
EWAN A. D. (ED) CAMPBELL (FORMER STAFF)
1944 – 12TH JUNE 2024
Ed was a former Teacher of English, Housemaster of Powell House (1978-93), Second Master (1993-98) and Housemaster of Evans House (1998-2004).
Read OS Club article HERE.
There will be a memorial service for Ed in Sedbergh. Details will be announced in due course.
CHARLES RUTHVEN STEWART (S 55-58)
1941 – 2024
ADAM BIDEOAKE NORTH (SH 66-74)
1953 – 2ND MAY 2024
PETER RICHARD MOSS (H 61-66)
1947 – 22ND MARCH 2024
Richard’s son Geoff shared his eulogy with us: Dad was a father, a husband, a family man and a friend to many – he lived in Blackburn all his life and enjoyed many happy years there while also working as a chartered accountant. His love of people showed in him being a wonderful grandad to his six grandchildren, he was always happy to see each one of them calling out when he saw them in the same way as a great friend appearing and remembering every one of them right into his ill health. Dad’s love of people also showed in how he would love to go walking round the neighbourhood with the dogs when he still had them but latterly on his own and he would come back having spoken to at least a dozen people on his way round – he would often fondly talk about a neighbour or dog walker knowing many details of their lives. Dad was also a man of many interests taking up different activities throughout his life including sailing, painting, dancing and singing and both mum and dad instilled the principle of activities within myself and my brother.
He was of course a quiet man as well enjoying sitting reading books and listening to music or the radio – dad would often have a stack of books to read and latterly ended up buying book after book on kindle when he discovered that very convenient technology – I also remember running round the library as a child while I picked out books that dad might be interested in reading
JOHN MICHAEL BEHARRELL (L 49-53)
1935 – 25TH MARCH 2024
DOUGLAS ARCHIBALD COX (SH 50-54)
1936 – 27TH MARCH 2024
PETER NORMAN OLSEN (L 63-67)
1948 – 26TH MARCH 2024
DR COLIN CRANFORD ROBERTSON (W 49-54)
1936 – 1st FEBRUARY 2024
CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM STEUART-CORRY (S 51-55)
1937 – 20TH FEBRUARY 2024
TIMOTHY WILLIAM PROUDMAN (W 79)
1962 – 22ND FEBRUARY 2024
Read article in tribute to Tim HERE.
DENIS BRUCE WILSON (S 51-55)
1938 – 11TH FEBRUARY 2024
JOHN KEITH WINDERS (L 49-54)
1935 – 5TH FEBRUARY 2024
JOHN MICHAEL PIERCY (E 47-51)
1933 – 24TH JANUARY 2024
DR HENRY CHRISTOPHER SUTCLIFFE (W 66-70)
1953 – 19th JANUARY 2024
MARY HAMILTON (FORMER STAFF)
1946 – 10TH JANUARY 2024
Many Sedberghians will be saddened to hear of the death of Mary Hamilton, who passed away peacefully at her home on 10th January aged 77 years. Read more about Mary and details of her funeral on 7th February HERE.
COMMANDER JAMES ARNOLD OLIVER (SH 55-59)
1941 – 2024
SIMON MICHAEL GORDON-SMITH (P 61-67)
1948 – 26TH DECEMBER 2023
MICHAEL JOHN SCOTT (L 59-64)
1945 – DECEMBER 2023
Michael was High Sheriff of Lincolnshire 2020/21. He kindly donated a ton of daffodils from his farm for the 1525 Society Avenue below the Cloisters.
JOHN COURTNEY (JOCK) SMITH (H 57-63)
1944 – NOVEMBER 2023
According to his Valete notice, amongst other school achievements he was Head of Hart House, a School Prefect, represented the 1st XV and 1st XI, and was a CSM in the cadets. His brother’s Michael F. Smith and Brian G. Smith, and in an earlier generation his father John Smith, and uncles Thomas B. Smith and Robert C. Smith also attended Sedbergh.
BRIAN WILLIAM JOHN GREGG (L 51-55)
1937 – NOVEMBER 2023
HARVEY COBDEN BIGG (W 63-66)
1949 – SEPTEMBER 2023
JAMES HUGH ROBERTSON (S 42-46)
1928 – 9TH NOVEMBER 2023
To read James’s Robertson’s obituary in The Guardian please click here.
DR EDWIN ANTHONY WORK SLATER (SH 50-55)
1936 – 8TH DECEMBER 2023
MAURICE DRUMMOND EGGELING (P 37-39)
1923 – 5TH DECEMBER 2023
Read more about Maurice and details about his funeral which takes place on 5th January 2024 here: MAURICE EGGELING – OS Club (sedberghschool.org)
DR BEVERLEY LEE HOLT (P 49-55)
1936 – 10TH NOVEMBER 2023
HIS HONOUR DAVID HODSON (E 56-60)
1942 – 17TH NOVEMBER 2023
PETER ALAN BROWNE (S 44-49)
1931 – 2023
ROBERT JOHN (ROBIN) OGG (E 57-61)
1943 – JULY 2023
DR ALAN GORDON MACDONALD (SH 49-54)
1936 – 24TH OCTOBER 2023
DAVID MARTIN CONWAY (SH 48-54)
1935 -14TH JANUARY 2023
WING COMMANDER PATRICK DEWHIRST CLIFF OBE (H 49-52)
1935 – 19TH OCTOBER 2023
Read obituary HERE.
PETER CHESTER-WILLIAMS (P 49-54)
1935 – 23RD JUNE 2023
DAVID SINCLAIR MACPHERSON (W 55-60)
1942 – JUNE 2023
JOHN PHILIP BOYLE (H 72-76)
1958 – 2023
PETER HARLE BARRIE SCOTT (W 53-58)
1940 – 2023
WILFRED BOWRING STODDART MBE (S 49-54)
1936 – 29TH AUGUST 2023
GEOFFREY ROGERSON BARKES (H 41-45)
1927 – 2023
PETER JAMES ELLIS (S 72-76)
1959 – 23RD SEPTEMBER 2023
IAN CHARLES GRAY (H 58-61)
1944 – 2023
RODNEY HOLDER DODDS (L 45-50)
1932 – 2nd August 2023
Read Rodney’s obituary HERE.
KENNETH IAN HYMAS (W 44-49)
1930 – 12TH JULY 2023
- Awarded a scholarship to attend the school
- Appointed House Prefect 1947
- Appointed School Prefect 1948
- Secretary of Swimming 1948 and swam with the Swimming VIII
- Appointed Head of Winder House Lent term 1949
- Achieved Under-Officer class in the Officer Training Corps Lent Term 1949
- Won the Open Plunge 55 feet Swimming event, July 1949
- Presented a paper at ‘The Forum’ Society titled ‘The Stars and Their Courses’ Summer term 1949.
After Sedbergh Ken took engineering at the University of Leeds. In 1953 he moved to Canada and began his long career which would eventually take him all over Canada and South America. Ken loved sailing, rugby, music, reading, wine and a good cigar. He leaves behind two sons, two daughters, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
K Hymas 1949 Winder House
MICHAEL INGHAM
STAFF 1971-79
It is with great sadness that we advise you of the death of Michael Ingham. Michael was on the staff 1971-1979 and worked in the Science Department. He spent the easter and summer terms of 1977 in Australia. He set up the Science Society in 1972.
EDWARD WILSON (TIM) HOULT (SH 47-52) 1933 – 26TH JUNE 2023
It is with great sadness that we advise you of the passing of Tim Hoult (SH 47-51). Tim was known to many, and was a major supporter of the School, being Chairman of the Governors 1997-2000, and President of the 1525 Society 2012-2013.
Rugby 1st XV 1951
JOHN ROBERT SUGDEN (H 55-60) 1942 – 12th JULY 2023
DOMINIC CAMERON MCEWEN-KING (S 83-88) 1970 – 8TH JUNE 2023
NEVILLE ROBERT PRESTON (L 48-53) 1934 – 20TH JUNE 2023
JOSEPH WILLIAM ATKINSON (S 47-51) 1973 – 8TH JULY 2023
MICHAEL JOHN PETRIE NOBLE (L 67-71) 1953 – 20TH JUNE 2023
Michael was Head of School and a member of the 1st XI Cricket and 1st XV Rugby teams.
Michael Noble
DUNCAN SMITH (E 51-56) 1937 – 9TH JUNE 2023
An excerpt from a letter from his brother Jonathan and the funeral service can be read here:
Duncan Smith
MALCOLM FERGUSON
STAFF 1976-80
Sedbergh PE Teacher from 1976-1980 and the School swimming and water polo coach passed away on 19th May 2023, aged 68.
ANTHONY JOHN BENN (P 44-48) 1932 – 4TH JUNE 2023
John was born in Bamburgh, Northumberland in 1932 and grew up in the borders town of Coldstream. He went on to Sedbergh from St Mary’s prep school in Melrose. After a career in printing and publishing that took him to East Anglia and then London he retired in 1996 back to Northumberland.
He was a member of the 1525 Society and wore his society tie with pride at social events.
He leaves his wife, Jancis and three sons, Charles, William and Edward.
DAVID LORIMER SIMPSON (E 52-57) 1938 – 2023
David studied law at Edinburgh University. After graduating he completed a legal apprenticeship in Edinburgh before joining his father in the family firm of A M Simpson in Moffat where he was widely liked and respected.
RICHARD PAUL SUGDEN (SH 54-58) 1940 – 12TH MARCH 2023
Paul came from a Yorkshire Milling Family in Brighouse, but, after leaving Sedbergh, he moved down south and joined RHM, first as a trainee miller but quickly transferred to the early pasta manufacturing industry. He eventually became MD of Pasta Foods, then later a change of company to become MD of Jameson Chocolates, until they were taken over by Cadburys. Paul was very musical, encouraged at Sedbergh, so that most of his hobbies involved singing in choirs, and performing with amateur dramatic and light operatic societies. Paul’s wife Carole told us that over the years they have called in to visit Sedbergh whenever in the area. Paul enjoyed reminiscing as they looked around School House and gazed across the beautiful cricket ground. Paul enjoyed cricket and rugby as a supporter all his life.
Paul Sugden
MICHAEL RAW
Head of History 1984 – 2015
Sedbergh School is saddened to record the death of former teacher, Michael Raw, on 27th May 2023. Educated at Haberdashers School and Queens College, Cambridge, Michael was invited to join the Common Room of Sedbergh School in 1984 as Head of the History Department.
Michael was a generous colleague and a compelling teacher. His propensity for clear, erudite explanations of the subject matter combined with entertaining and often gruesome detail created an enviable level of engagement with his pupils.
Unashamed of his eccentricities Michael chuckled at the reputation he enjoyed. Pupils recall the windows of Room 13 open all year round, in sun, wind and even the odd Cumbrian snow storm. Michael was a willing judge for any school competition from house drama to academic challenge. His cutting, occasionally brutal critique of pupils’ performance could certainly not be called pithy but was always entertaining, apt and often surprisingly edifying.
After writing in his early adulthood for amongst others the Cambridge footlights and ‘Not The Nine O’clock News’ Michael had to content himself with writing and performing in Sedbergh’s own sketch show ‘A kick in the stalls’ and its various sequels. One particularly memorable scene featured Michael in Y fronts grunting as a monosyllabic caveman. Shocking for pupils and colleagues alike this hilarious performance typified Michael in that it was funny, unashamed and perfectly pitched. When a spoof ‘Micky Raw Sedbergh’ twitter account emerged in 2012 readers were fairly sure that it was a parody – but with Michael anything was possible.
Michael was unashamed of his determination to do things the old way and found that his genuine charm and warmth meant others wanted to accommodate him. His reluctance to use a computer was warmly indulged by the school secretary who typed his hand written pupil reports for many years after the Common Room embraced a computerised report system.
Michael was a generous, entertaining and warm host who welcomed many colleagues and former pupils to his home. An evening at one of his successive Sedbergh residences was a richly sought after prize, particularly as it came with viewing rights to Michael’s extensive collection of historic artefacts, modern art and an enviable library. Conversation was lively as Michael brought together friends from different aspects of his life, regailing them with stories of his work on radio and television comedy, and name dropping with ease.
During a stint playing for the Harlequins Michael gained what he described as his ‘cauliflower ears’ as well as a keen sense of sportsmanship. At Sedbergh he coached the First XV from 1987-1991 and later moved to the B1 team with whom he stuck for much of his career.
Sedbergh has benefitted from Michael’s writing and attention to literary detail over many decades, first during his time as editor of the Sedberghian and latterly as Michael was appointed to chronicle various aspects of the school’s history. Prior to retiring from teaching Michael was invited to write ‘Thread of gold’, a history of Sedbergh School Football Club. He approached this with his trademark thoroughness reading every historic issue of the Sedberghian magazine, Captains’ minute book, Governors’ minute book and personal memoir available.
In recent years Michael undertook the substantial role of school historian, seeking to research and write a new history of the school in time for the 500th anniversary. Michael’s diligence and integrity made him the perfect person for this role. He sought to accurately represent the community he served while ensuring that the individuals involved were portrayed compassionately. Michael’s portrayal weaves the events of school life into the context of national and international history in a manner that elevates the book beyond the ambitions of many coffee table school histories. Michael died whilst writing the final chapter. The completist in him would have been slightly frustrated with the premature ending to his career as a writer but the comedian in him would have chuckled at the off beat timing.
Michael travelled to the Baltic states in mid May for a much anticipated holiday. Unsurprisingly he travelled with a suitcase full of history books about the region, keen as always to expand his knowledge and engage deeply with his subject matter. Michael died in his sleep on holiday.
Michael’s death is a great loss to his many friends in the Sedbergh community and further afield. He was a special man who will be sadly missed.
By Katy de la Riviere
BRIAN WEBB
Former member of staff who worked in the Mathematics Department from 1970 to 1987 sadly passed away in 2023.
ANTHONY PHILIP HUDSON (E 50-55)
1936 – 27TH FEBRUARY 2023
DAVID PHILIP MAYNE (SH40-44)
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1927 – 21ST JANUARY 2023
David passed away in January aged 95 in Australia. His wife Diana has sent us an obituary which you can read here David Mayne obituary.
SIMON JACK BARNBY (SH 02-07) 1989 – 8TH APRIL 2023
Obituary to follow.
RICHARD DAVID TAYLOR (P 66-70) 1953-18TH APRIL 2023
Husband of Jane Collier, father of Thomas and Elizabeth, brother of Helen and Jane. Formerly of Fixby, Yorkshire. Died peacefully at home.
DAVID HUNTER PEART (W 57-60) 1944-8TH MARCH 2023
David Peart, died at home after a long illness.
Beloved husband of Margaret, devoted father of Kirstin and Roger, and loving Grandfather of James, Molly, Beatrice, Grace and Wilfred.
David’s son Roger: “Dad loved all things Sedbergh, especially the friendships formed through his generation (his two brothers Tony and John also attended Sedbergh), my generation and then through James and Molly more recently. When I played for 1st XV he didn’t miss a single match including all away games, and he was there at as many of James’s and Molly’s matches as he was able. He was much respected and loved by all who met him, and known to treat everyone equally, regardless of background or race. Most will remember his enormous laugh which he used as often as he could, seeing the best in everyone and finding good humour wherever he could.”
Notables:
Educated at Sedbergh School (where his son and two of his grandchildren attended)
Director F Peart & Co. 1965, Appointed Chairman in 1993, retired to non exec Chairman in 1999
Director of Hartlepool Water Company PLC
Director of Hartlepool’s Advance Building Society
High Sheriff of Cleveland 1988/9
Hon Secretary IBIA (the International Bunker Industry Association)
President of Durham & Cleveland Squash Rackets Association
Hon Secretary of Red House School, Norton
Board Member of Cleveland Community Foundation
Member of the North Cleveland Advisory Committee (Selection of Magistrates)
DR JOHN CEDRIC MERRINGTON (W 43-48) 1930-16TH FEBRUARY 2023
ALAN CALDERWOOD CROMPTON (SH 41-45) 1927-14TH MARCH 2023
DR FREDERICK MICHAEL KERRY (H 63-66) 1948-15/03/2023
RICHARD HENRY UMBERS (E 46-51) 1931-21st FEBRUARY 2023
Richard’s daughter Susannah tell us her father was a life long champion of Sedbergh and she has many special memories of visiting, watching cricket and rugby matches, trying to kick a rugby ball over the goalposts, and climbing Winder with him. He still wore his OS tie with pride and great affection up to his death.
STANLEY TOWLER (E 45-48) 1931-2023
