St Edward's Rhubarb Issue 5

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HUNT – On 10th January 2016, Barry Wingfield Hunt (E, 1943- 1947), son of Eric Hunt (E, 1913- 1915) and brother to Tony Hunt (E, 1941-1945). Barry joined the Army at Sandhurst in 1948, retiring as a Captain in 1961. He was Director of Central Plastics Ltd from 1977 to 1994. Barry was a fundraiser for the Suffolk Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders and Honorary Treasurer of St Mary- Le-Tower, Ipswich. JAMES – On 19th October 2015, Geoffrey James (F, 1960- 1965). Geoffrey taught in Vienna from 1970 to1972, before working for BBC Radio 4 as a producer and presenter from 1977-2001. JAMES – In February 2015, Thomas Frederick James (D, 1934-1940). Thomas served in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers from 1940 to 1945. KENDALL – On 19th December 2014, Paul Kendall (A, 1962-1967). Paul attended Guildford Law College from 1972 to 1973, before qualifying as a solicitor in 1974. He was Company Secretary of BNB Resources. KINGERLEE – On 8th August 2015, Jonathan Kingerlee (F, 1973-1978), son of Thomas Kingerlee (F, 1936-1940) and brother to Philip Kingerlee (F, 1971-1976) and David Kingerlee (F, 1975-1980). The following obituary has been taken from the Oxford Mail ; Father-of-three Mr Kingerlee had begun working for his family business, based in Kidlington, in 1981. Jonathan Kingerlee was born on 18th July, 1960, to parents Tom and Janice. Tom, who ran the family business, died in November 2013, aged 91. Although he was born in Abingdon, Mr Kingerlee was raised in Oxford, with older

to Canada in 1952, settling in Brampton, Ontario. There he met Nancy, who had emigrated from England in 1954, when they were both acting in an amateur theatre production. His first job was at a greenhouse, followed by a job at a reformatory where he eventually began teaching. That led to his career as a high school teacher of horticulture and environmental science. In addition to teaching, he joined the Lorne Scots militia in Brampton, kept himself busy on a hobby farm near Barrie, Ontario and became the lay preacher at Hawkestone Anglican Church for several years. He took up wood-carving and became well known for his walking sticks, even selling them for a time in Lake Louise. In 1986, Ron decided to make Salt Spring Island his home, thinking the climate might reduce allergy symptoms, and no doubt wanting to leave behind the shovelling of snow. He and Nancy immediately became involved in the community which continued until only five months ago. Activities started with Sea Capers, but soon included the Anglican Church, Masons, Shriners, Canadian Legion (particularly on Remembrance Day), Trail and Nature Club, Scottish Country Dance Club, Boy Scouts, Seniors Services Society, Meals on Wheels, volunteering at Fernwood School, Salt Spring Literacy Society … the list goes on. experience in his own words featured as ‘Dear Mr Jones’ on page 5, Issue 4 of r h u b a r b 2015. HORSCROFT – In September 2015, Robin Horscroft (B, 1945-1950). Robin attended St Catherine’s College, Oxford, from 1953 to 1959. He was Divisional Manager of chemistry and explosives at AWE Aldermaston from 1960 to 1997. Editor's Note: Ron’s Teddies

brothers, Philip, 57, David, 53 and a younger sister Helen, who died in 1996 age 32. He was a pupil at the Dragon School from 1967 to 1973 and then St Edward’s from 1973 to 1978. It was in January 1981 that he began his time with the family firm, Kingerlee Limited, where he stayed until his death. He was one of the fifth generation to join the business, and became chairman after his father’s retirement. His younger brother David will succeed him as chairman of the company. Mr Kingerlee was also a founder member of the Good Homes Alliance, a trade association for property developers and housing associations committed to improving the standard of new- build homes. His colleagues at the Good Homes Alliance described Mr Kingerlee as a highly capable, distinguished and generous man, with a “laconic” sense of humour. They remembered him as wise, practical and down-to-earth. Mr Kingerlee had three children with his partner Fiona – Thomas, William and Benjamin. His main passions in life, aside from his sons and his work, were sailing, gliding and cricket. He started sailing as a boy, with friends, at St Edward’s, and even took part in the 2013/14 Clipper Round the World Race. Mr Kingerlee died on 8th August following complications after an operation at the Churchill Hospital. LAMBOURN – On 2nd December 2015, John David Lambourn, (B, 1943-1947), aged 86. The following obituary has kindly been provided by Nick Lambourn; Father of NJE Lambourn (B, 1970- 1975), paternal half-brother of William (Bill) Lambourn (F, 1966- 1971), uncle of Michael Lambourn (E, 1997-2002) and David Lambourn (E, 1999-2004). Son of WE (‘Ted’) Lambourn, MBE, CStJAB, MM (1895-1965), who brought the Lambourn family to Oxford in 1926 when appointed

passed our way.” On his return he spent time with the EU Peace Monitoring Mission in Yugoslavia in 1992 before his retirement later that year. He was made a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order by HM The Queen in 1979, during her visit to Malawi, and was appointed Commander of the British Empire in 1990. In retirement he became a guide at Guildford Cathedral and pursued his passions of fishing (in Scotland), gardening and philately. He is survived by his wife Betsy and his three children, Deirdre, Patrick and Bridget, and four grandchildren. HOLCROFT – On 4th August 2015, Ronald Stanley Holcroft (F, 1930-1935). The following obituary has been taken from the Gulf Islands Driftwood ; Salt Spring has lost one of its most distinguished gentlemen. Rarely would you see him without his tweed jacket, tie and flat cap, in summer substituted by a panama hat adorned with a hat band bearing the colours of his old boarding school, St Edward’s, Oxford. Ron passed away peacefully at Lady Minto Hospital after suffering heart complications and finally a stroke. He will be missed by his loving and attentive wife, Nancy (married 59 years), his son Tom of Victoria, daughter Anne of Cochrane, Alberta, and sister Janet Mill of Shiptonthorpe, Yorkshire, as well as several nieces and nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, and sister Margaret Magnus. Born in Wolverhampton, Ron’s plans of becoming a solicitor were abandoned when he joined the Territorial Army and entered the Second World War as a military policeman in 1939, followed by five years in POW camps. After the war, Ron studied agriculture and operated a market garden. He emigrated

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