His nephew Simon Weemes writes:
“John was proud to have studied at the School, which led him towards a BSc as well as a long career with British Cellophane in Bridgwater, Somerset.”
Pat Hayward (1953-58)
Pat became a professional entertainer and worked under the name Squire Ronnie Hayward. He achieved early success, appearing on Sunday Night at the London Palladium.
Our condolences go to his widow, Sue, his two children and three grandchildren.
David Pardoe (1952-58)
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 diet etc. he was pronounced totally clear. Since that early diagnosis he has had a number of holidays (including one to Australia), seen the birth of three grandchildren and written two books (one of which has been published and the other is with the publisher).
Unfortunately, over the last few months the cancer had returned and this time David lost the battle.”
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 house in Winchester but rather lost contact with his Cowley contemporaries. We do not know if he had any dependants. If he had not taken up a place at St. Catherine’s, I probably would not have gone over the wall 57 years ago to study geography at St Peter’s.”
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 sense of his loss is in no way dimmed among his countrymen.
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 our children were quite young. We made many trips to Oxford to see his family, and we always took a look at the old school building. Keith was born in South Wales in 1934 but moved as a baby to Oxford where his father had found work. He was the eldest of five children, all his siblings being born in Oxford.
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 Alison.