With great sadness we record the passing, on 27th January 2015, of Charles Lepper who taught at the Crypt School from 1954 to 1967. A talented English teacher, Charles produced a string of Shakespearian plays to great acclaim. He will also be remembered as the author of the exhilarating narrative covering ‘The Crypt School Gloucester 1539-1989’.
The funeral service has already been held however a Memorial Service is being arranged, to be held at the School on Saturday, March 21st at 12.00 midday. If you intend to be present would you please contact Richard Briggs Tel no 01344 485273, email Richard.briggs@theiet.org or Richard Browning Tel no 01452 310321, email Richardbrowning@live.co.uk by the 16th March.
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Tony Howarth has passed away after a short illness. Tony was at the Crypt School in the years 1951-54. A private family funeral will be held on 24th October.
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We report the death recently of Old Cryptian John Hawkes, a Past President of the Old Cryptians’ Club. John was educated at Calton Road School like so many Cryptian alumni. He commenced his life-long contact with the School in September 1928. He was in West House. John was an engineer who lived and worked mainly in the Midlands. John was a modest and very likeable man and always a welcome presence at Club reunions.
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This is a late posting to record the death of Mr R.J. Hughes on 13th December 2013, aged 95. Mr Hughes joined the staff of the Crypt in 1951 from Loughborough Training College and was in charge of Woodwork until 1959 when he left for Tonbridge School. In 1953 Mr Hughes formed the Meccano Club and in 1955 assisted Charles Lepper in his production of Henry VI Part 1 dealing with the scenery and banners, and also supervised the construction of the scenery for the next production by Charles – The Tempest. His other lifelong interest was as a Radio Amateur (G3GW) and he was an active member of the RSGB.
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It is with sadness that we report the death, on 9th November, of R.S. (Bob) George. Bob taught at the Crypt School from 1948 – 52. As yet there are no details of the funeral arrangements.
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We regret to inform OCC Members and former Cryptians of the death of Jim Thompson who became a pupil of the Crypt School in 1955. A private funeral will be held next week. A memorial service in Gloucester cathedral is planned – details to be announced.
Jim was an active member of OCC whilst teaching at the Crypt and at King’s School. He was a fine hockey player and played many games for Wales.
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The Old Cryptians’ Club regret to announce Bernard’s death on 6th August 2013 at his home, Brook Farm, Westbury-on-Severn after a long period of illness.
The Funeral Service will be held in the Parish Church of Westbury-on-Severn on Tuesday 13th August 2013 at 1215 p.m.
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Joseph Thomas WILTSHIRE passed away on 9th July 2013, aged 93. “Joe” was born in Gloucester and attended The Crypt School. He had a distinguished career. (more…)
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The funeral service for Peter Meadows will be held at St Lawrence Church, Sandhurst, Gloucester on Thursday 7th February, 12.30PM.
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The year of 2013 is proving to be a particularly sad one for the Club as we have lost very loyal Old Cryptians taken away from their families and the Club before their time. In the space of only what seems a short time we have lost Joe Stubbs, Tony Chesson and now Peter Meadows who passed away on Monday after a relatively short illness.
All were dedicated (in their own way) members of the Club in all its aspects and were also sportsmen of the top bracket (locally speaking).
Peter was a fine all round sportsman playing rugby for Gloucester RFC at a time when the local system produced talent which the Town Club greedily grabbed. Pete had more than one string to his sporting bow, he played cricket for the Old Cryptians CC as did Tony and Joe, from 1958 to 1978 as a medium fast bowler and a more than adequate batsman – he captained the Club for 13 years from 1964 – 1976, and like the rest of us drank copious amounts of beer!
For many seasons – up to the end of last year – he was a regular member of “The Cryptics” skittle team – and very rarely missed a game – we now have to find an anchor man for the first half – a very hard act to follow.
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