Paul was an innovator with a keen eye for new market opportunities . Probably his biggest commercial success was to move into the new but burgeoning self-build insurance market in 2010 . He created the Self Build Zone and Build-Zone insurance brands followed by Build-Zone Survey Services , firmly cementing Sennocke ’ s leading position in the sector .
He had a huge impact on the many people he met and worked with , and who have fond memories of him . His legacy continues through the company he created , which will undoubtedly continue to live up to the values he instilled in his employees .
Paul was a keen golfer , a member of Wildernesse Golf Club and a great supporter of the Old Sennockians Golf Society , which he represented with distinction for over 30 years in the Grafton Morrish Tournament , held annually on the north Norfolk coast .
He passed away on 24 May 2021 after a short battle with cancer , leaving his wife Sally , three children ( two of whom attended Sevenoaks School ) and two grandchildren .
Richard Kempton ( OS 1966 )
JONATHAN VAN STROUD 1955-2022
My brother Jonathan ‘ Waffles ’ Van Stroud ( formerly Stroud ) died suddenly on 18 April 2022 , aged 66 . After leaving Sevenoaks School in 1974 , Jon spent a gap year working on the construction of the M25 before hitchhiking around the entire coastline of the Mediterranean Sea . He studied Sociology at York University and qualified as a social worker . Jon spent many years providing emergency out-of-hours support to people in crisis in North London where he lived , as well as overseeing the best interests of children in foster care , many of whom regarded him as a second father .
Jon married Jenny Van Hague , and settled down in Muswell Hill where together they raised three wonderful children , Maisie , Connie and Samuel . When he wasn ’ t working Jon enjoyed hosting epic dinner parties where he showcased his phenomenal cooking skills , as well as being a master sourdough baker and tending his allotment . Jon also enjoyed travelling to meet up with his children in far-flung places including India , Georgia , Ukraine and Canada . His immediate family , five siblings and his wide circle of friends will forever miss his good company .
Duncan Stroud ( OS 1979 )
ANDREW GUNDERSON 1956-2021
Andrew attended Sevenoaks School during the late 1960s and early 1970s . He spent his formative years in Otford and went to the village primary school . Andrew later moved to Cornwall and lived there with his wife for 36 years . A year ago he underwent brain surgery to remove a tumour . He appeared to have made a good recovery and was starting to play tennis again when he died suddenly at home just days before his 65th birthday . Andrew had announced plans to retire from his work as Head Gardener and Lecturer at Duchy College Rosewarne , Cornwall . His position brought him into contact with several well-known names including HM King Charles . He leaves his wife Alison , children Adam and Rachel , and two grandchildren Oscar and Rosa .
Frank Baldwin
JONATHAN SCOTLAND 1971-2021
After a determined battle with cancer , Jonny passed away at home in East Sussex in October 2021 , surrounded by his loving family . He leaves his wife Sonia , their two children Eva and Joe , a large extended family and his many friends from around the world . He will be greatly missed .
Iain Lea ( OS 1989 )
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