We have received the sad news from Val (Chris’s Wife) that Chris Barrie, younger brother of John and Geoff, died on 25th September in Oxford. Chris attended JFS from 1949 to 1958 and followed the family tradition of being a very talented cricketer, playing...

John was an old boy of, and the father of an old boy, who regularly supported association events including the Mass of Remembrance for past pupils, staff and governors of JFS. He was a passionate cricketer and could often be seen walking through Purley, going to...

We are sad to learn that, after a short illness, Michael passed away on 4th August peacefully at his home in New York that he shared with Maureen his wife of 58 years. Michael was at the school from 1948/9 till 1955. He was successful at all the sports played at the...

It was with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of John Albertini last week. Our deepest condolences are with John’s wife Peggy and his family. The thoughts and prayers from all members of the JFS Old Boys Association are with them, and we hope this will offer...

It is with sadness that we have to inform you that Alan Cutbill died on 30th March after a short illness. He was Chairman of the Fisher fete committee and School governor in the 80's. He leaves his wife Jenny and 3 Children Paul Richard (both John Fisher Old Boys) and...

It was with great sadness that the association learnt of the passing of Aldo Navato last week. Aldo brother to Carlo have been members of the association for many years. Our deepest sympathies go out to Carlo and his family for their loss and hope that the knowledge...

Sad news to hear that John Youll, former pupil of John Fisher School and Old Boy died peacefully on the 21st February following a long illness after his severe stroke last April. John was 80 years of age and was married for 53 years to Gill Youll with 5 children and...

It says much for any teacher that forty-five years after leaving a school, some twenty-five former pupils found their way to a Seminary Church tucked away in the countryside for that teacher's funeral. But for those who knew Ed O'Shea it came as no surprise. The John...

The first reading (1 Thessalonians 4:13 -18) has 3 important messages for us: first, the resurrection of Jesus Christ; second, our resurrection; third, a message of comfort for the bereaved. In the light of these, let us reflect on the life of Bill Mogford. He was...

There was a tribute to Teddie Leslie, who died last June, in the October Newsletter. Audrey Lacey, widow of Cecil Lacey, at school 1932-1937, wrote to Michael Thelwell when she heard of the sad news, and Michael has passed the letter on to me, part of which is given...