Gordon Dawson (1951-56) writes: “David Pardoe (a member of COSA) passed away early on Sunday morning (11th. September, 2011) in Chichester. Nearly six years ago he was diagnosed with cancer and given a maximum of six months to live. David was determined not to give in and after a couple of years of chemotherapy, special… Continue reading David Pardoe (1952-58)
Category: Obituaries
Longer entries on the lives of departed Old Boys
John Martin (1947-54)
David Cooper (1947-54) writes: “John Martin was one of the three Martins who were in the same year at School. John was a decent spin bowler and not bad with a bat. Leaving school he read geography at St. Catherine’s and began a career in advertising, copy writing for firms in London. He bought a… Continue reading John Martin (1947-54)
T E Lawrence (1896-1907)
A Speech by Mr Churchill If you have not landed here from that page, you can read about the circumstances of this speech here “Mr. President: Although more than year has passed since Lawrence was taken from us, the impression of his personality remains living and vivid upon the minds of his friends, and the… Continue reading T E Lawrence (1896-1907)
Keith Hill (1945-50)
Kim, the widow of Keith Hill (1945-50) has written: I have recently received the COSA newsletter and have realised that I did not notify the Association of my husband’s death. Keith Hill was one of your members and very proud of his old school. I remember him going off to reunions many years ago when… Continue reading Keith Hill (1945-50)
Peter Samsworth
His son, Simon, has written to tell us that Dr. Peter Raymond Samsworth passed away in February, 2011, aged 81 after a short illness. He was a keen sportsman whilst at school and Mike Chew also remembers him as Captain of Cricket. He practised as a GP in Herne Bay for many years and is survived by his wife… Continue reading Peter Samsworth