Chris Parr (1953-61) – Producer and Director, has died. He lived and commuted to school from Littlehampton. Chris had few peers in the cerebral department and was one of the brightest in my year (Bill Allen). Successively winning the Form prize in 2A, 3A & IVR, After O levels in IVR where he achieved the three that everyone took – …
The Fallen
After the publication and sale of Colin Snook’s monumental book on the deaths of Old Boys and Staff in WW2, the whole book is available to read here
Andrew Berriman
Following the sad announcement of Andrew Berriman’s death, please see the obituary / tribute compiled by John Child and Alan Green
Death of Old Boys
Patrick Hastings has forwarded the following information: From: Patrick Hastings <patrick_hastings@sky.com> Subject: Sad passings Message Body: Colin Price, 1955 – 1963, who achieved some celebrity as a Television vet, has died during the time of lockdown. Also Neil Lygo-Baker, a former School Captain, If anyone would like to write a brief obituary for either individual, I would be pleased to …
Dr Patrick Flynn 21/12/29 – 26/04/2021
We have learnt that Dr Patrick Flynn, distinguished scientist and Chi High old boy died in 2021. Patrick published a book in a variety of editions of his memories of life at the school. Please find a tribute to Patrick from information supplied by his daughter, Geraldine.
John Haines (1944 – 2021) CHSB 1955-64
The ‘Chi High’ overseas group, including Tony Horne, Dave Richardson, and Keith Upton has decided that, as I know more than most about John, I should put down a few observations on his 76 years. Others within our network have added anecdotes and observations. Ormonde Avenue houses are not large – the Haines family was. However, Ken, Mavis, Margaret, John, …
Martin Lake and Alan Baker (CHSB 1956-1963) A New Chapter (June 2021)
Loïs Acton – The Social Justice Campaigner On 5 June, 2021 Loïs Acton wrote: I was Alan’s girlfriend when he was in the 6th form and was Martin Lake’s sailing crew/partner. I was in touch with them up to their disappearance. In later years, I started the first Missing People appeals on TV whilst a producer/director at ITV and then became …
Professor James Yeoman Muckle 1937-2020
James was born in Oldham in 1937, although his family roots lie in Newcastle upon Tyne where one of his relatives, William Yeoman, had been a Professor of Naval Architecture. He retained a strong and knowledgeable affection for the North East throughout his life. His father was a Methodist Minister and James’s upbringing gave him a rich grounding in …
Peter Thompson (died 20 December 2020)
Extract of a letter from Tony Keating: Sadly, Peter Thompson died on 20th December,2020. So sad to see yet another of the old stalwarts go. I am sure you will all have many happy memories of our old School Captain! Peter James Thompson – The Eulogy Peter was born on the 29th July 1938 in Chichester, the only child …