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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the following OLs. May they rest in peace.
Barnard, Frank was a pupil at the school from 1927 to 1933. Father of John and David Barnard, died in Northwick Park Hospital on 26th December 2009 at the age of 93. He was a regular attendee at the Annual Dinner.
Chambers, Keith (Gerry) left school around 1934. He was a keen table tennis player for the OLs in years gone by.
Hancock, John Christopher was a pupil at the school from 1940 to 1946 and had worked firstly for Westminster bank then Natwest from leaving school in 1947 to 1989. He died peacefully on 27th October 2009 aged 80.
Harrington, Keith Ross Frederick was a pupil at the school from 1937 to 1944. He passed away on 6/2/09 after a short illness in a local hospital to where he lived in Southsea, Hampshire. He is survived by his son and OL Graham. Mike Pinks a contemporary of his had the following words:
Keith Harrington was almost certainly at school at the same time as me, but I remember him only from Pinner View days in the 1950's. In a way I almost remember Keith's father as well as I remember Keith, as Fred(?) Harrington was regularlary to be seen and heard in the grandstand watching and supporting vigourously OL football, especially when Keith was playing. Keith was a keen tennis player, and in those days the tennis club, with two hard and three grass courts, was a thriving and flourishing concern, with nearly one hundred members. I was Hon Treasurer of the Cricket and Tennis clubs from 1950 until 1957, and later I was privileged to become tennis club secretary, until I left Harrow in 1959. Keith worked at the Bank of England and one of my clearest memories of him was his enthusiasm for cigarette somoking and my envy of his being able to afford to buy a box of one hundred Rothman (posh and expensive) cigarettes every week, which he carried in a cigarette case which he frequently and generously offered to all and sundry. I often met up with Keith when we both travelled on the Met Railway up to Moorgate for our City of London jobs. Indeed, when he and Meg first married, they lived in a road off of Headstone Lane, near to my old family home. I would say of Keith, and I think others will agree, that he was one of life's true gentlemen, and that he will be remembered with affection.
Hines, Norman (Graham) was a pupil at the school from 1940 to 1946. Became Mayor of Harrow in 1976 and chaired the education and highways committees. He died at home in Hereford at the age of 80 after suffering several months of illness. His obituary can be read at http://kenton.harrowobserver.co.uk/2009/02/former-mayor-graham-hines-dies.html
Learner, John H was a pupil at the school from 1926 to 1930. He lived in Cheltenham. We understand he passed away in January 2010.
Osborne, David G.S.M b.07/08/28 - d.22/09/10 was a pupil from 1939 to 1945 (East House). On leaving school. joined GEC/Osram in North Wembley in the electric light bulb factory. In the early fifties went to North America for two years working for Corning Glass, returning to various posts in the UK glass industry including director of the Rockware plant in Greenford in the seventies. Ultimately, retired to Bedford.
Payne, Sir Norman was a pupil at the school from 1933 to 1939 when he became Head Boy. CEO of BAA from 1972 to 1977 and then Chairman of BAA 1977 to 1991. His obituaries can be read at http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article7038196.ece , http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/finance-obituaries/7265961/Sir-Norman-Payne.html and http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/sir-norman-payne-head-of-baa-who-led-the-british-expansion-in-civil-aviation-1902693.html
Ruscoe, Brian Henry who farmed in Woodbridge, Suffolk was a pupil at the school from 1944 to 1950. He was in hospital for a hernia operation but succombed to a heart attack aged 76.
Seddon, Patrick Walsh (1924-2010) formerly lived at Harrow Weald. John Lyon School 1935-1941. Served in Royal Navy during war years, specialising in Radar. 1946 at London School of Economics where he attained his BSc. Joined Metal Box Co (UK), later transferred to Metal Box Co (South Africa) and became resident in Johannesburg. Married wife Valery. Retired from Metal Box Co as Production Director. He made several visits to the UK accompanied with his wife. He was a keen sportsman and played football and cricket for the School and the OLA. Pat died on 25th April 2010.
Sinclair, Dr Stewart was a pupil at the school from 1924 to 1926. He lived in Great Malvern. We understand he passed away in January 2010.
Willis, James was a pupil at the school from 1981 to 1984. Tragically killed in an aircraft crash while competing in the Merlin Trophy race in the Isle of Wight on Saturday 4th September 2010. James, who was 42, was navigating for his father, Michael Willis, who also died in the accident.
Woodbridge, Clive Edward was a pupil at the school from 1949 to 1955 and lived latterley in Alicante, Spain. He lost his battle against illness on 31st October 2009 aged 72. There are also some wonderful tributes on the Cricket Espana website http://www.icc-europe.org/DATABASE/ARTICLES/articles/000053/005302.shtml
A few words about Clive from John Clench - THANKS A MILLION FOR PASSING THIS ON; VERY SAD INDEED. - PLAYED UNDER CLIVE FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS WHEN HE WAS SKIPPER OF THE SCHOOL TEAM. INDEED - HE WAS SKIPPER AT THE TIME WHEN WE SKITTLED 'BISHOPSHALT' FOR 7!!! BRIAN COLLINS AND JOHN CLENCH - 5 FOR 2 EACH! PHIL PECK, LET THROUGH 3 LEG BYES!! SPLENDID, BUT CAREFUL, BATSMAN - ACE IN THE 'IN FIELD', RECORDING MANY A 'RUN OUT', ETC. LAST MET UP WITH HIM IN BOTH DUBAI AND JEDDAH MANY, MANY YEARS AGO.
and from Martin Sexton.........I only learnt of Clive`s death at the annual dinner this year and since have been out of action(recovering very well from a triple bypass) and like everybody was hugely saddened.Indeed we have lost a fine gentleman and a very good cricketer. Having read the tributes to Clive which I did not know of until today I feel prompted to make my own contribution.
How ever many of us can say I `opened` with him both in the school 1st eleven and then over many years at the OL`S which for me covers from probably 1955 up to the mid eighties.In fact I believe I played regularly at Pinner view until 1995!
He was a delight to walk out to the wicket with and brought an aura of calm control when facing the most hostile of bowlers. I can see his broad bat to this day and `the makers name` in particular.I personally always felt he eased the OL`S into every game and gave us a great start on so many occasions.
My wife Anne and I also met Clive and Anne in Javea (we have a house in Moraira(next door resort) sharing restaurant meals and visiting his house in Javea. We lost touch with him for several years until we learnt that he had left Javea CC and set up the Alfaz del Pi CC.We read the `costa blanca news` and see the regular reports on the cricket results for the region and imagine the sense of pride I experienced when seeing reports from the `Woodbridge Oval` and having been so closely involved with Clive for so many years.
He explained to us he was employed by the Spanish Government to teach cricket in Spanish schools and gained huge pleasure from marrying the spanish pationate and sometimes fiery temperament to the needs of this noble game .How he achieved in this aim could only have been realised by his experience,patience and understanding, all of which I am sure came in some part from the Game itself. The `net` result was several spanish players in regular play in the teams,a testament to his off the field skills.
.As you say,having read the tributes to Clive from such diverse sources and particularly the other OLD LYONIANS, we are all priveledged to have spent time `at the crease` with him and are much the richer for the experience.
I do not know how to contact his family ,but if you are able to pass this on I should most pleased, Martin Sexton.