In Memoriam

I N M E M O R I A M

By Ken Brown (OR 1955-63) ORA Archivist & Chris Widdows (OR 1955-62) ORA Membership Secretary

Since the 22 deaths reported in The Old Redingensians Association April 2021 Newsletter, we have received notification of the deaths of the following (full obituaries will appear on the ORA website):

1.R A (Bob) Alexander

(1948-55 County) Died 5 April 2022 aged 85 Retired School Bursar Captain of County House Vice-Captain of School Survived by his wife Pauline and his two children

2. R (Bob) Elphick

(1936-44 East) Died 23 July 2022 aged 95 Former Director of family firm Hickies Pianos Ltd Survived by his wife Juliet and his five children

3. The Revd B W (Brian) Goss

(1939-50 East) Died 13 April 2022 aged 90 Clerk in Holy Orders Captain of East House Hon Sec School Boats Survived by his wife Zena and their son Chris

4.J W (John) Lewer

(1952-56 East) Died 11 July 2022 aged 81 Retired Agricultural Economist Member of 1955 Under/15 Football XI Survived by his wife Veronica and their two children

5. I C (Ian) Logan

(1953-60 County) Agricultural Chemist School 3rd XV, School 3rd XI (Capt) Survived by his two children

6. D E H (Denis) Moriarty

(1943-54 West) Lecturer and Arts Tour Director; former BBC TV Producer Captain of School Captain of West House Captain of School Elocution (Initials) Hon Sec Debating Society (Initials) Hon Sec Dramatic Society (Initials) Boulting Drama Medal (twice) Hon Sec Opera Society (Initials) Seekers (Initials) Survived by his wife Jinnie and his three children

7. J C W (Jeremy) Richardson

(1971-78 South House) Died 23 June 2022 aged 61 Headteacher Hon Sec School Boats Survived by Amanda and their three children

8. P C (Peter) Stevens

(1944-54 East) Died 29 May 2022 aged 86 Retired Secretary City & Guilds Institute; Retired Clerk, Worshipful Company of Scriveners of London Captain of East House Captain of School Boats Hon Sec Debating Society Survived by Rozia and his two children

9. M J (Michael) Vybiral

(1959-65 East) Died 15 August 2021 aged 73 Ex Deputy Headmaster School Rowing Colour Survived by his wife Di and their son Jamie

Notice has recently been received of the deaths of M J A L (Michael) Jerrold (1948-55 County) Date of Death currently unknown Requiem æternam dona eis, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis.

If you would like to report the bereavement of an Old Redingensians, please email Ken Brown at kcbrown11@aol.com and C J (Chris) Widdows at cwiddows@aol.com. Please also contact the Society Office by emailing alumni@reading-school.co.uk so we can inform the school community.

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We realise that not everyone will be able to make a donation to Reading School in their lifetime. Leaving a gift in your Will is conceivably the biggest gift you can offer. Whether this is for awards and nominations for the achievements of current pupils or new structural developments, a legacy could make a huge difference to future generations. In particular, the upkeep of the historical fabric of the Alfred Waterhouse building is a main priority. The legacy of Miss Evelyn Mary Aust, who gifted a substantial sum of money to the Reading Foundation in her will, was devoted to the reparation and maintenance of the main school. This was only possible with the help of alumni and parental contributions. Contact Jas Chhokar (Society Manager) or the Headmaster at development@reading-school.co.uk, if you would like to discuss your pledge or intend to leave one in your will in the future. We would like to ensure we fulfil your wishes and thank you for your overwhelming kindness.

I A N G J U D D I N M E M O R I A M

Ian Judd (1950-2022), committed 40 years of his professional life to Reading School and continued to play a key role on the Reading Foundation. A former pupil and member of staff, Ian embodied the ethos and values of Reading School. He was a titan of Reading School, a bastion of our values and his sad passing this year meant that we lost a champion, advocate and friend. He would always be willing to advise on how we could continue to provide an inspirational education and enable our students and staff to flourish. The many messages of condolences received since Ian’s passing is evidence that he was a well-respected, inspirational and loved figure in the lives of students and staff. Tributes poured in and we share some of these below:

P o r t r a i t c r e a t e d b y f o r m e r a r t s t u d e n t , M a r t i n C h a k ( O R 2 0 1 4 )

“Everybody has that one school teacher that inspires them and influences their adult life. 'Mr Judd' was that teacher for me and I wouldn't be where I was today if it wasn't for his Chemistry lessons. My thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP Ian - You will be greatly missed!” K. Khan (OR) “Desperately sad news. Outstanding teacher, tirelessly dedicated to Reading School and its students and just the most supportive colleague and friend. I feel extremely privileged to have worked alongside you Ian, thank you.” R. Giubertoni (OR and former teacher) “This man single-handedly got me into University. He was the best teacher I ever had. He bled Reading and it is a really sad day. Mr Judd, an absolute Reading School legend.” P. Heafield (OR) “Rest in peace, Juddy. The loveliest man and a great colleague.” L. Williams (OR) “A true gentleman and dedicated to Reading School” G. Rackley (Former teacher) “A sad loss. Helped inspire my love of hockey, a game I’m still playing nearly 35 years after leaving Reading School.” B. Goodall (OR) “…genuinely interested in what people were doing or had to say. Nurtured without you realising it at the time. Very lucky to have had him as a form tutor. He needed all his patience and dry sense of humour with us!” R. Lovie (OR) “Always reassuring and endlessly wise with a sharp sense of humour. He will be much missed.” A. Bullard (Former teacher) “Really sad news. Mr Judd was a great teacher who really cared. His revision classes prior to exams were exceptional. My thoughts with his family and loved ones.” S. Malik (OR) “Excellent teacher and cared. To my astonishment he remembered me when I met him at the Westminster event a few years ago and I had a most interesting conversation with him and the sadly also recently departed Mike Evans. RIP!” S.Sanders (OR) “Sorry to hear about Ian’s passing awa. I will always remember him as a friend of Frydenhøjskolen. He will be greatly missed. All the best to his family, friends and to everyone at Reading School. RIP Ian.” G. G. Waaentz (Partnership School in Denmark) “Very sad news - he was an inspiring teacher and always got everyone engaged and excited to learn. He was a true legend and will be missed.” C. Starke (OR) “Like an earlier contribution, I was in east wing with Ian Judd a year ahead of me. I met him at RS many years later and it was clear that the school was so important to him. RIP” G.Finner (OR) “Desperately sad news. Outstanding teacher, tirelessly dedicated to RS and its students and just the most supportive colleague/friend. I feel extremely privileged to have worked alongside you Ian, thank you ❤ ” . B. Coggan (Former teacher).

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