Oscar Dodwell, R.I.P.

Oscar Dodwell, at school 1937-1940, died on the 18th April with little fuss, as was his wont. Oscar’s time at the School was comparatively short but in that time we became very friendly although after his leaving it was many years before we linked up again when the main topic of conversation was my prevailing, unsuccessfully, […]

Dr Rupert Bennett, B.Sc., M.B., B.S., D.R.C.O.G., M.R.C.G.P., R.I.P

Dr Rupert Bennett, a highly qualified Old Boy, died in tragic circumstances recently whilst on, for him a normal climbing expedition in Scotland . Tony Hazeldine, a long-time friend and relation of Dr Rupert, has sent in the following tribute. Please remember Dr Rupert in your prayers. ‘Rupert Bennett, a pupil at Laleham Lea and […]

Arthur Nutt, R.I.P.

Arthur Nutt died on the 26th December. He was another Old Boy who, for one reason or another, avoided joining the Association, although he was well known amongst the Old Boys on the sports field where he was a past master at stirring things up and adding spice to any situation. Arthur was a leading light […]

Ray Alston RIP

It is with very great sadness that we have to announce the death of Ray Alston. Ray was an honorary Old Boy who will be fondly remembered by many old boys. He retired to Somerset some years ago to spend more time on the Golf course and it was on the Golf Course that he […]

Simon Sterling RIP

We have today heard the very sad news of the death of Simon Sterling at home in South Croydon. Simon was a very popular member of Purley John Fisher Rugby Club and avid supporter of London Irish. He was very well known to very many Old Boys and will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and […]

Father Richard Fawssett RIP

With great sadness we wish to inform you that Father Richard Fawssett has died recently aged 87 years. He lived and worked at the School from 1950 to 2004 and made a valuable contribution to many of the School’s Achievements working with students, parents and the Old Boys; he was President of the 30 Section. […]

Jeremy (Jerry) Norris RIP

We have received this message from Jerry’s Daughter Adele:“Jeremy (Jerry) Norris passed away suddenly on January 23rd 2012 aged 60. Jerry who lived in Wiggenhall St Germans had been strongly battling illness for almost two years. Trustee of John Fisher School Old Boys association, loving father, and comical friend to many, will be sadly missed. […]

Robin Williamson

We have recieved the very sad news from the School that Robin Williamson lost his battle against cancer and passed away Peacefull last night. Robin will be well known to so many Old Boys, having been a hugely popular member of staff for nearly 40 years, even when, over the past year, illness prevented him […]

Hugo Dunn-Meynell

The following excerpt is from his obituary published in the Times Register in March 2013, the full copy is also shown here on the Guardian website. After attending the John Fisher School, in 1942 he volunteered for the Royal Navy and fire watched in London. After his call-up he was trained as a coder and served in […]

Aidan MacDermott

A message from Neil Pearson I would like to make you aware of the sad death of Aidan MacDermot who attended the school over 70 years ago.  He was very fond of the school and was a recipient of your newsletters (though hadn’t seen one for a little while). Aidan MacDermot April 3, 1923 – October 19, 2013 […]