The Association is saddened to hear only recently of the passing of Professor John Salter, FRSA FRHistS FRGS on October 1st 2023, at the age of 91. John was a pupil at Queen Elizabeth’s from 1941 to 1959.
The Association is saddened to hear only recently of the passing of Professor John Salter, FRSA FRHistS FRGS on October 1st 2023, at the age of 91. John was a pupil at Queen Elizabeth’s from 1941 to 1959.
The Association is sad to announce the passing last year of David Lundie, of which we have only just been made aware. David was a pupil at the school from 1951 to 1957.
The Association is sad to announce the passing of Bruce MacEacharn on December 11th at the age of 91. Bruce was a local lad whose house backed on to the playing field and attended Queen Elizabeth’s from 1941 to 1950.
The Association is sad to announce that Steve Rogers passed away on November 26th. Steve was a pupil at the school from 1958 to 1966.
The Association has only recently become aware of the passing of Michael Cheek on January 21st this year. Michael was a pupil at the School from 1954 to 1960.
The Association regrets to announce the passing of Noel Davies MBE, RAF Flt Lt (ret’d) on May 24th at the age of 95. Noel worked for IBM for more than 20 years and was the Treasurer of RAF 68 Squadron Association.
The Association is sad to have to report the passing of Bob Paget on June 20th following a long battle with serious illness. Bob was a great friend of the Old Elizabethans, in particular an enthusiastic supporter of the 200 Club and until recently never failed to attend Founders’ Day. He was a great character whose presence will be sorely missed.
The Association has just recently been advised of the sad passing of John Lewis (OE 1944-1953) on April 1st at the age of 88. John played rugby for the OEs and later became a referee, which will no doubt feature in the tribute to be published in the next edition of the Elizabethan.
The Association was shocked to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of Ken Cooper on 2nd July.
As a pupil in the latter years of the second World War, Ken went up to Oxford where he gained an MA in Modern History, after completing his national service and a commission in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Serving his country with great distinction in many senior Civil Service positions, Ken was honoured as a Companion of the Order of the Bath for his work in increasing accessibility to employment offices.
His service continued long after retirement in a number of voluntary roles, on a whole host of committees, whilst he applied the same dedication to the school as a Governor, to the Endowment Fund as Chairman and to the Association as President. His passing is a great loss to the whole Elizabethan community.
The year 2022 ended with the sad passing on December 30th of Peter Allen BDS (Lond), LDS, RCS (Eng) (OE 1946-1954) who achieved sporting distinction at the school, representing the 1st XV at the age of 16.
Barnet born and bred, Peter then qualified as a Dental Surgeon at University College London, before being called up for national service, after which he acquired a dental practice in Newbury. Sadly he succumbed to a recurring illness just before last Christmas and passed away shortly after. A fuller tribute will appear in the Elizabethan.
Peter’s funeral will be held at The West Berkshire Crematorium, Bath Road, Thatcham RG19 4LD on Monday 13th February at 1.00pm.