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BRYAN, David Gerald
Passed away on 13 May 2025, aged 93. Father to Malcolm, Sally and Graham. Much missed by family and friends.
(Sc 45-49)

MORELAND, Michael, Captain OBE MA RN
Died peacefully at Dunkirk Memorial House on 14 October 2025, aged 102. He served in the Royal Engineers in WWII, then joined the Royal Navy and rose to the rank of Captain. In retirement he was Director of the Somerset Red Cross, Somerset County Councillor and deputy Chair, deputy Lord Lieutenant, and founder Chair of Somerset Care and Somerset Redstone Trust. His wife Pat died in 2016. He leaves four children, John (Sc 78-73), Jane, Clare and Lucy and six grandchildren.
(SH 36-40)

FORSYTH, Frederick McCarthy
Died on 9 June 2025, aged 86. Spy, war reporter, and writer of thrillers and spy novels including The Day of The Jackal and The Odessa File. 
(PS 52-55)
Read the obituary from The Times here

HAWKINGS, John Manwell, Dr
Died on 2 June 2025, aged 89. John was the Senior Partner of Warders Medical Practice, Tonbridge, for many years and Medical Officer to the School from 1983-1995. Father to Jenny, Cath and Richard (SH 76-81).
His funeral will be held in Guildford on 2 July. If anyone would like further information, please contact the Tonbridge Society.
(School Doctor 83-95)

HOOPER, Charles Edward (Charlie)
Died on 15 February 2025, aged 32. Son of Fiona and Martyn, brother of Will (SH 02-07) and partner to Ghislaine. Deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. 
(SH 05-10)

HANCOCK, Peter Graham, Cmdr
Died on 11 May, aged 83. Husband to Julia, father to Jo, brother to Bruce (PH 52-56) and cousin to Michael (HS 57-61). Peter will be much missed by his family and friends.
(PH 55-59)

WILLARD, John Albert
Passed away in February 2025, aged 94
(PH 44-48)

BOLTON, Mark Andrew
Passed away on 21 April, 2025, in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, aged 78. Beloved husband to Denise, father to Ann-Maree and Jane and adored grandfather. Brother to Nicholas (JH 52-55) and David (JH 56-59). A proud OT who often reminisced over happy times, especially many sporting events. He will be forever cherished and missed.
(JH 60-64)

ALLBROOK, William Reginald
Died on 22 April 2025, aged 68. Husband to Heather, father to Georgina and Harriet, grandfather to Rory, Rowan and Rosie and brother to Mark (WH 68-73) and Johnny (WW 75-80). He will be much missed by his family and friends.
(WH 70-74 and WW 74-75)
Read obituary here

LONGLEY, Richard Ian (Dick)
Died on 14 April 2025, aged 85. Much-loved husband of Helen, beloved father of Jenny, Jeremy (WW 79-84), Jacqui and Jonny (WW 82-87) and much-loved grandfather and great grandfather. 
(CR 69-05)
Obituary to follow

ANDREWS, David Norman Martindale
Died on 5 February 2025, aged 84. Much loved husband of Maria and father of Francesca and Thomas (WW 14-19).
(PH 54-59)

OGILVIE, Jennifer Margaret (nee Roberts)
Died peacefully on 23 February 2025, aged 90. Wife of Robert (Headmaster 70-75), and mother of Isobel, Alexander (PH 76-80) and Charles (PH 78-83).

BARBER, Tim
Died in hospital on 2 March 2025, aged 65, following a late diagnois of cancer. A much loved colleague and friend, Tim had very recently retired from his role as Reprographics Manager after almost 31 years at the School. A gifted designer and a lover of music and bands, Tim was one of the founding members of the School Staff Band. 
(Staff 94-25)
Read obituary here

PAYNE, Richard William Newth
Died peacefully on 5 February 2025, aged 94. Much-loved father of Andrew, Sarah, William, Timothy and Annabel, and grandfather. A private cremation will be followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at All Saints Church, Warlingham, Surrey at 2.30pm on Thursday 10 April.
(HS 44-48)

BULLOCK, Sebastian Francis 
Died peacefully surrounded by his family on 19 February aged 59, having fought a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. He was a hugely well-respected member of Cheltenham College from 1998; Housemaster, teacher of Economics, Duke of Edinburgh leader, rowing enthusiast, and latterly, Cheltonian Society & Development Director. He leaves his wife and three children. 
(SH 79-83)

WARD, Bradly
Died on 14 January aged 58. Much loved husband to Jill, father to Jake (HS 06-11), Angus (HS 08-13), Hugo (HS 10-15) and Oli (HS 13-18). Brother of Howard (WW 75-80) and son of Heather and the late Roger (HS 52-56). Much missed by his family and many friends. 
(HS 79-84)

DAVID, Keith
Died in November 2024, aged 98. Much missed by his family and friends.
(SH 40-43)

SAYERS, Michael
Died on 14 December 2024, aged 87. He had not enjoyed good health for some time and he died after a fall which caused an inoperable haemorrhage. Son of distinguished economist, Richard Sidney Sayers who was well known as an academic and author and Professor at the L.S.E. and who inspired Micheal in his interest in economics. Following Tonbridge, Michael qualified as a Service Translator and completed his National Service in the Royal Air Force, going on to a career at British Rail and Sealink, from 1958-1986. Michael then worked at the Royal Bank of Scotland where his interests were valued by his employers. He retired in 1997 and enjoyed life in Norfolk and many overseas holidays. Husband to Lorna.
(SH 49-56)

HILL, George Rupert (Rupert)
Died on 15 December 2024, aged 65 from cancer. Devoted husband to Louise, stepfather and step grandfather.
(PH 72-77)

McDONALD, James Bruce
Died on 27 August 2024. Devoted husband of Vikki, loving father of Henry, Alexandra and the late J.J. and proud grandfather of seven.
(PS 58-63)

BOLDT, Andrew Dominic
Died peacefully, aged 47, on 13 February 2025 at The Countess of Brecknock Hospice, after a courageous battle with cancer. A devoted husband and father to Tiff, Ralph, Amber and Molly. An adored son, brother and friend to many. The family ask you take a moment to hug those you love and appreciate the little things in life. 
www.justgiving.com
(FH 91-96)
Read obituary here

BASDEN-SMITH, Ian
Died on 29 January 2025 after a short battle with cancer, aged 74. Husband to Diane, father to Emma, Lucy and Anna, much missed by his family and friends.
(SH/HS 64-68)
Read obituary here

PROWSE, Noel Martin Barrington
Died on 2 January 2025, aged 88. Twin brother to the late Nicholas (PS 50-55), brother to Duncan (FH 61-66) and cousin to Anthony Prowse (SH 59-64). He will be much missed by his family and friends.
(PS 50-55)

JUDGE, Michael
Passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on 17 December, aged 90. Michael had suffered from dementia for five years, during which time he was supported by his wife Lorraine. Brother of Victor (HS 44-48) and father of Edward (Sc 75-80) and the late Georgina. Grandfather of Ollie and Max. 
(HS 48-52)
Read obituary here