From an article in The Times for 2 Dec 1971 DR ROBERT LAWRENCE Missionary in China W.G.B. writes: Courage and abiding love of service to God and country and his family, dominated Robert Lawrence, who died recently at Swanage. Gassed in the First World War, he recovered sufficiently to spend years in devoted service in… Continue reading Robert Lawrence (1896-1904)
Category: Obituaries
Longer entries on the lives of departed Old Boys
Norway honours composer
OXFORD MAIL – Wednesday January 8th, 2003, p13 by Monica Sloan Noted musician wins knighthood AN ACCLAIMED musician and composer from Oxford has received a knighthood from the King of Norway. Trevor Ford [COHS 1943-?1950] 71, who grew up in Cornwallis Road, Cowley, before emigrating to Norway in 1968, will meet King Harald V tomorrow… Continue reading Norway honours composer
Jack Halliday (1923-33)
December 1945 We regret to report the death in an aircraft crash near Rochefort im France of Wing Commander Jack Halliday on his return home to be demobbed after service in India. A well-known figure in Oxford sport, he was captain of our School football and cricket teams, and even before leaving school had found… Continue reading Jack Halliday (1923-33)
Robin Kemp (1933-39/40)
Tony Jones writes: “Robin played for the Old Oxford Citizens R.F.C. for several years. He served in the Fleet Air Arm as a pilot and did his training at Culham Air Field. He owned a small plane and was flying until recently. He was in business as a Surveyor and Valuer.”
Michael Phelps (1941-48)
Michael played scrum-half for the First XV in 1945, 1946 and in 1947
Tony Jennings (1945-52)
Mike Chew writes: “Tony was an indefatigable worker as a member of the COSA Dinner Committee, arranging the Autumn Reunions along with his wife, and we have much to tank them for. We shall miss Tony.”
Michael Blackler (1935-39)
Mike Chew writes: “Michael was one of the oldest of COSA’s Old Boys when he passed away in 2012.”
John Nettell (1941-46)
David Cook writes: “John will be remembered by those who knew him as a tall private person, who was devoted to the Scout Movement when school demands were completed. He died after a period of illness with cancer.”
Maurice Croxon (1944-48)
Alan Trinder writes: “Maurice was in my form at School and was known for his sense of humour. He attended the COSA Reunions, until back trouble prevented him from driving. He lived in Havant. This photo shows Maurice (seated) at one of the Reunions. He should also be remembered as a founding member of COSA.
Jim Fleetwood (1946-51)
Bryan Webb (1945-50) writes: “Jim had lived in Canada for many years. Jim, Bryan and David Green last visited Oxford in 2012. He died in 2014.”