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STATHAM, Philip Reginald, Major
Passed peacefully at home a couple of weeks after his 88th birthday, leaving his beloved wife Caroline, sons Charles (MH 85-90) and Christopher (MH 91-96) and five grandchildren
(MH 48-53)

BEVINGTON, Henry Loder Shelley (Loder)
Loder died peacefully at home on 9 May 2023, aged 90. Dearly loved husband of Julia, father to Clare, Dickon and Alice and grandfather to seven. Older brother to John (FH 50-53).
Thanksgiving Service on Thursday 15 June 2023 at 2.30pmn at St Mark's Church, Newnham, Cambrindge
(FH 46-51)

LOW, Dominic James
Passed away on 21 April 2023, aged 47, at the Hospice in the Weald from a brain tumour. He leaves his wife Joanna, daughter Megan and son Oliver. He will greatly missed by his family and many friends.
Dominic’s funeral is on Friday 19 May, 11 a.m. at Plaxtol Church. All are welcome.
(WW 89-94)

JACKSON, Berkeley Cunliffe
Passed away in December 2022, aged 90. On retirement Berkeley moved from Malaysia to Menorca with his wife. He is very much missed by his wife, children and grandchildren. 
(JH 46-50)

CLAY, Richard Anthony
Passed away on Monday 24 April, aged 88. Former President of the Old Tonbridgian Golf Society, Richard had a deep and profound affection for the School and made many life-long friendships during his years at Tonbridge. He will be sadly missed by his wife Heather, son Matthew, family and many friends. Older brother of the late Geoff Clay (HS 52-56)
(HS 48-53)

BRADLEY, Ronald Duncan, Professor
Sadly passed away on 26 May 2023, aged 93. Loving husband of Betty for 71 years. Father of Mandy, Nessa and Giles and proud grandfather and great grandfather. Funeral ceremony will be held on 31 May at Bluebell Cemetery, Old London Road, Halstead, TN14 7AE
(PH 42-47)

PARKIN, William Keith
Passed away peacefully at home on Easter Sunday, 9 April 2023 aged 80.  Funeral service will be held on Wednesday 26 April at 1 p.m. at the Kent and Sussex Crematorium, Tunbridge Wells.
(WH 56-60)

PROCTER, John Rawsthorne
Sadly passed away on 26 March 2023 aged 71. Much loved husband of Caroline, Father of Thomas and Mark and Grandfather of Millie, Tabby, Iris, Edith and Dorothy.
(JH 64-69)

TURNER, Edward Robert
Canon Emeritus of Rochester Cathedral, beloved husband of Anne, died on 15 March 2023, aged 85. 
Funeral on 12 April at 2pm, St Peter's, Neatishead, Norwich, Norfolk
(CR 69-81)
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WILLIAMS, EUR ING Anthony Robert BSc ARSM FIMM CEng
Died of cancer on 10 February 2023 in LOROS Hospice in Leicester. Metallurgical Consultant who travelled the world and was a leading expert in tin smelting.
(JH 54-59)

WINTER, John Michael, Dr (Michael)
Died peacefully on Saturday 19 November 2022, aged 83 years.
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WILLIAMS, John David (David) 
Passed away in late January, aged 72 after a long and brave battle with cancer. An OT golfer of considerable talent and a delightful man in every way. He will be greatly missed.
(FH 63-68)

STREVENS, Phillip Richard (Pip)
Died at hom on 23 January, aged 77. Much loved husband of Mandi. Proud father of David and deligthed Grandpa to Lily. Service of Thanksgiving at Church of the Holy Cross, Goodnestone CT3 1PL on 23 February at 12 noon. 
(FH 59-63)

HESKETH HARVEY, Christopher John (Kit) 
Died suddenly on 1 February 2023, aged 65. 
(SH 70-75)
Read The Telegraph's obituary 

GOODLAND, David Hyde
Died peacefully at home on January 26, aged 95. Mourned by his children James, Mary and Andrew and eight grandchildren.
(PS/PH 41-46 & CR 51-54)

DUDLEY, Graham Herbert
Died on 20 January 2023, aged 89. A leading light in the OT Golf Society for many years. He will be sadly missed.
(HS 47-51)
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SYLVESTER, William Rodney (Bill)
Died on 23 Jan 2023 aged 86. Husband to Alyson, father to George, James and Edward and brother to Sam (JH 48-52). He will be sorely missed.
(JH 50-55)

URQUHART, Ian Gawthorpe
Died peacefully on 8 January 2023, after a short illness, aged 71.  Beloved brother, uncle and great uncle. 
(PS 65-70)

SINGER, Thomas Anthony (Tom)
Passed away on 25 December 2022, aged 84. Husband of Marjorie, father to James, Erica, stepfather to Craig and Jayne and grandfather of six.
(MH 52-57)
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BARROW, Ronald Frank
Died on 27 September 2022, aged 74. Brother to Richard (Sc 67-71) and Edward (Sc 73-37).
(Sc 62-67)
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PARTINGTON, Bryan Erik
Died on 8 January 2023 after a short illness, aged 66. Husband of Veronica, father to Rachel and Giles and younger brother of Colin (FH 66-70). He will be much missed.
(FH 70-74)