Anthony ‘Tony’ Latter (Teme 1959–1963)
Tony was born in 1945 in Ipswich. Before reaching his teens, his and his sister’s childhoods were cruelly interrupted by the deaths of their parents just a year apart, leaving them in the care of guardians. After Lancing he did VSO in Guyana before ending up at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge to read Economics. After graduating he joined the Bank of England, where he worked for the next three decades. His social life centred on the Bank’s Sports Club where he was a member of the cross-country team. As a runner he had talent and above all incredible determination. In the early 1980s he embarked on an overseas secondment, this time to the Hong Kong government. His role in the design and establishment of the pegged exchange rate system that stabilised the currency endures to this day. Even now, Tony is remembered for saving the HK dollar. After other overseas appointments Tony and his family had settled in Yorkshire, when he was invited to join the Hong Kong Monetary Authority as Deputy Chief Executive. In 1999 Tony and his wife headed back to Hong Kong and were there for over six years. Tony and Liz undertook an epic journey on the Trans-Siberian railway to return to Harrogate. There his great love was the Choral Society where he became Treasurer and then Chairman. Tony is survived by his wife Liz, whom he married in 1980, their two daughters and three grandchildren. His generosity and humour, his ability to deliver the most outrageous statements with a straight face, and his willingness to challenge authority will be greatly missed. Lionel Price
Anthony Norman Lamplugh (Gibbs’ 1943–1947)
We are sorry to announce the sad news of the passing of our father Anthony Lamplugh on his 90th birthday on 21 April 2019. Anthony spent his youth living in and around Winchester and met his Canadian wife Nancy while finishing his training at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London. They travelled and settled in Dartmouth, Canada where they raised four boys. Although he was terrible at home or car repair, our father did, however, shine for his patients for 45 years working in general practice. He also worked as a Preceptor on the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University and on the Courtesy staff of the Victoria General, Grace Maternity and Halifax Infirmary Hospitals. After retiring he was awarded Honourable Staff membership at Dartmouth General Hospital, where he was one of its founding doctors, a very proud achievement. A man of duty and honour always, Dad involved himself in the greater community; although private, thoughtful and introverted by nature, his duty and desire to give back to his adopted country drove his generosity of time and effort. He was predeceased by his father Kenneth, brother John, mother Naomi and sadly his third son John, as well as his wife of almost 55 years, Nancy. He was fortunate that most of his family made lives for themselves in the Halifax area. Surviving him are sons Michael, James and Philip, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and siblings Elizabeth and Roger. Michael, James and Philip Lamplugh
David Garde (Teme 1947–1951)
It is with regret that I have to inform you of the passing of our dear friend, David Garde on Wednesday 14 August. David was born on 8 May 1933 and was one of the first members of Teme House in 1947. He was delighted to attend the Teme Reunion in 2017. David was born in Uganda, where his father was a doctor. Unfortunately David’s father succumbed to the very disease that he was treating his patients for. David spent his career as an accountant with the AA, moving to Basingstoke with the company in the early 70s, with his beloved wife Anne. They had no children. We joined David to watch the splendid Lancing College production of Joseph, some years ago. Sir Tim Rice, who was guest of honour, might remember meeting David afterwards as he made the last few steps. David, aided only by his walking stick, staggered, tripped and fell at Sir Tim’s feet, much to the surprise of your Old Boy! I’ve attached a photo of David in typical attire. He was a great cat lover and a credit to Lancing College! Keith Hanlon
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