Gordon Braddy
We are sad to report that former member of staff Gordon Braddy passed away on 27th June after a lengthy illness.
After joining Uppingham as a young man in 1956, Gordon became an inspirational English teacher as well as Housemaster of Constables from 1964 until 1979 when he left the School. He remained in Uppingham in his latter years and saw a regular stream of his former pupils who were always delighted to spend time with him.
A funeral service will be held at Edgar Newman Chapel, Kettering Crematorium (Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8XE) on Thursday 18th July at 3.00pm.
If you wish to attend the service, please contact Richard Boston at rasb@uppingham.co.uk, by 12th July, so that we can confirm numbers to the organisers.
Any recollections of Gordon that you would like to share for the School archives and in the OU Magazine woudl be gratefully received, please email Jo Franklin by 15th August. Thank you.
John 'Stuart' Grundy
(B 48)
Colin Frost
(M 48)
Julian Rutherford
(C 76)
John 'Stephen' Knox
(L 44)
Robin Carlyle
(LH 54)
John Bailey
(WD 43)
Sir Peter Cazalet
(M 42)
Sir Peter was Captain of the School and enjoyed a long and distinguished international career with BP. He was a Trustee at Uppingham from 1976 to 1994 and a strong supporter of OU events and the School. Our sincere condolences to all of his family.
Geoff Frowde
We are very sorry to share the news that Geoff Frowde passed away peacefully in hospital just before Easter. He was a member of the Common Room from 1953 to1988 and a much respected and admired Housemaster of Fircroft from 1962 to 1977.
Please see the News page for information regarding arrangements for Geoff's funeral.
