1950s… Missing Batten OH emerges as oldest member of Nepalese House of Representatives 2 Feb 20237 Feb 2023 Above: Pashupati Shumsher Rana - still going strong in Nepalese politics aged 81 We were interested to hear recently from John Yearley (Tr 56) about Pashupati Shumsher Rana (B 56)…
1930s… Rev. John Collins (E 39) – Influential mentor to the Archbishop of Canterbury 1 Feb 20235 Jun 2023 “one of the most profound influences on my own life — my own mentor” Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury. The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of…
2000s… Revd. Chris Briggs – Haileybury’s beloved former Chaplain 21 Dec 202213 Jun 2023 It is with deep and profound sadness that The Haileybury Society has learned of the death of Haileybury's much loved and hugely popular former Chaplain, Rev. Christopher Briggs (Chaplain, 2000-2019) who died in the…
1940s… General Lord Ramsbotham GCB, CBE (Mil) (M 48) 15 Dec 20225 Jun 2023 The Haileybury Society is deeply saddened to learn of the death of General Lord Ramsbotham GCB, CBE (Mil), (M 48), former adjutant-general of the army and HM’s chief inspector of…
1950s… James Freeland (C 50) – Shipbroker 22 Nov 20227 Jun 2023 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of James Gourlay Freeland (C 50) on 17th October 2022, aged 86. A prefect at Haileybury who played Rackets and Squash…
1940s… Michael Freegard (BF 47) – Haileybury Society Past President 1 Nov 20225 Jun 2023 It is our sad duty to advise members of the Haileybury Society of the death of Michael John Freegard (BF 47) on 27th October 2022, aged 89. Michael had a…
1940s… Ian Tennent (B 44) – army man and editor 3 May 202216 Jun 2023 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Ian Peter Tennent (B 44) on 19th April 2022 aged 91. We are grateful to his brother Tim who has written an obituary. Ian…
1980s… Roger Adlard (E 85) – consultant plastic surgeon 19 Apr 202216 Jun 2023 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Roger Edward Adlard (E 85) who has died on 5th October 2021, aged 49. A popular and widely-respected a consultant…
1940s… Field Marshal Sir John Chapple, GCB, CBE, DL (K 45) – former Chief of Defence Staff 28 Mar 20225 Jun 2023 The Haileybury Society is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Field Marshal Sir John Lyon Chapple, GCB, CBE, DL, (K 45) Chief of the Defence Staff, who has died…
1970s… David Sprigg (E 71) – banker who went on to found Stagecoach Theatre Arts 5 Aug 20215 Feb 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of David Edward Macdonald Sprigg (E 71), who has died on 13th July 2021, aged 63. A passion for the…
1930s… Ralph Hedderwick (B 30) – Society Past President and Haileybury Life Governor 4 Mar 202122 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is deeply saddened to learn that past-President Ronald Arthur Ralph - "Ralph" - Hedderwick (B 30) passed away peacefully after a fall at his home in Oxfordshire, on…
1970s… Simon Kverndal, QC (B 71) – popular barrister who strived hard for others 23 Jul 202017 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Simon Richard Kverndal, QC (B 71) who has died aged 62 on Sunday 14th June 2020. Head of House, Deputy…
1940s… Arthur Pont (C 44) – civil engineer who later became a CofE Minister 20 Jul 202023 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Arthur Michael Stalkartt Pont (C 44), who has died on 30th March 2020, aged 89. Arthur boxed for Haileybury…
1930s… Dr Herbert Burchnall, OBE (E 33) – acclaimed university registrar 29 May 202029 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Emeritus Professor Dr Herbert Henry Burchnall, OBE (E 33), (Hon LLD 1984), who has died at the age…
1930s… Gordon Grayson (E 38) – Solicitor, community servant and Arctic Convoy survivo 27 Feb 202029 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Robert Gordon - "Gordon" - Grayson (E 38) who has died, aged 95 on 17th January 2020. Gordon was born…
1930s… Derek de Rivaz, JP (B 34) – Arnhem survivor who became a major figure in the dairy industry 13 Feb 202017 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Andrew - Derek - Hylton de Rivaz (B 34), who has died on 15th January 2020, aged 99. Derek…
1950s… Jeremy Bennett (C 53) – TV documentary producer 7 Nov 201823 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of John Jerome - "Jeremy" - Bennett (C 53) who has died on October 20th 2017, aged 77. His brother…
1950s… Sir Nigel Broomfield, KCMG (B 50)- army man and diplomat 31 Oct 201817 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death aged 82 of Sir Nigel Broomfield, a talented OH who served in the British Army before joining the Diplomatic Service.…
1940s… Richard Martin (A 46) – City banker who became a lay celebrant 30 Apr 201815 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Richard Frederick Ffulke Martin (A 46), who has died at the age of 86 at Romsey, in the county…
1940s… Sir Ian Stewart, The Right Honourable the Lord Stewartby, PC, Kt, RD, FSA, FRSE, FBA (A 49) 18 Mar 201815 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the the death of Sir Bernard Harold Ian Stewart (The Rt. Hon. Lord Stewartby, PC, Kt, RD, FSA, FRSE, FBA (A 49),…
1930s… Rear-Admiral Derek Satow RN CB (E 37) – naval engineer with a passion for Somerset 1 Dec 201631 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Rear-Admiral Derek Graham Satow, CB, RN (E 37), who has died on 10th February 2016, aged 92. Arctic convoys…
1920s… John Bliss, QPM (L 27) – Crime Squad Co-ordinator who flew Beaufighters in the RAF. 1 Nov 199911 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of John Cordeux Bliss, QPM (L 27) who has died on 18th October 1999, aged 85. Beaufighter pilot in the…