No . 130 The Trusty Servant was involved with City bank and commercial conversions as well as medical and scientific buildings for GlaxoSmithKline . As an architect , he demonstrated that combination of artistry and perfectionism characteristic of the profession . He buried two sons in his lifetime but faced these tragedies with dignity and courage . Married Shirley Holt in 1955 , who survives him together with their daughter .
John Patrick Raison ( D , 44-49 ); died 16.8.2020 . Brother of CIMR and halfbrother of SMHR . Co Prae , Head of House , Jun Engl Lit Prize , Lords 1947- 9 ( captain 1949 ), VI 1947-8 ( captain 1948 ), Soccer XI ; Rifle Brigade 1949- 50 ; 2 Lt Ox and Bucks LI 1950 ; 4th Bn O & BLI ( TA ) 1951-60 . Christ Church Oxford 1951 , 2 Engl Lit 1954 , MA ; Captain Cricket XI 1953 and OU Divots Golf 1954 . Stock broker with W Greenwell and Co . In 1964 , he left to work from home as an investment manager and antique dealer . Sport was a passion : cricket and then golf his whole life , both at Walton Heath and Aldeburgh , Captain 1996 and President 2001-06 , being described as ‘ the architect of the modern club and one of the most influential members in its long history .’ He collected Chelsea , Bow and Worcester porcelain which was sold at Christie ’ s in 1998 . He was a county chess player , an in-demand speaker , an expert on St Jerome and the Lion and hugely knowledgeable about antique furniture , glass and carpets . He was also noted for his individual dress style . Married Jennifer Sutcliffe , sister of JHVS ( C , 44-50 ), in 1958 , who died in 2017 . He is survived by their two sons and a daughter .
David Murray Thistleton-Smith ( E , 46- 50 ); died 4.9.2020 . Father of NHT-S . Soccer XI 1949-50 , XV 1950 , Long Jump record 1950 ; RNVR 1951 , Sub- Lt 1953 . Worked for Andrew Weir Insurance Co 1952 ; Barder & Marsh , Lloyd ’ s underwriters , 1953 ; Sedgwick , Collins & Co , Lloyd ’ s brokers 1960 ; director , Sedgwick Forbes 1973 ; deputy chairman , Sedgwick North America 1979 . He was passionate about the garden at his fantastic Sussex home and swept the board with his prize-winning vegetables every year at the village show . He founded the Friends of Harting to support the church in South Harting and was generally active in the community . A keen yachtsman and skier into his 80s and a member of MCC : he loved watching cricket at Lord ’ s ( and anywhere else ). He also delighted in listening to and performing choral music . Married Selina , daughter of the Revd Stephan Hopkinson ( Co Ro , 73-90 ), in 1966 , who survives him together with their two sons and two daughters .
Thomas Fermor Godfrey-Faussett ( Coll , 46-51 ); died 12.7.2020 . 3rd generation Wykehamist , father to son ; father of PFG-F , CHG-F and CTG-F . Sen Cap Prae 1951 , VI 1950 , Soccer XI 1951 , Bisley VIII 1950-51 ; Rifle Brigade 1951-53 ; Trinity College Oxford , 2 Mod Lang 1956 . Personnel management with Courtaulds Ltd 1956-65 ; director Kimberly-Clark Ltd 1966-92 ; United Westminster Schools Foundation , chairman and trustee 1989-2005 . Tom enjoyed walking , gardening , music , books , skiing , tennis and swimming . A keen amateur farmer and arboriculturist , he built his own American shingleroofed pole barn . He was a church warden for many years and trustee of a wide range of local charities , notably the Becket Trust Housing Association , which he helped to found . He was a respected advisor to many starting out in industry and had an admirable capacity to take people as he found them . College contemporaries have commented : ‘ I , like so many others who knew him , always felt better for being with him ,’ and , ‘ With a smile on his face , the best kind of Wykehamist who will always be remembered .’ Married Anne Simpson in 1956 , who survives him together with their daughter and three sons .
Robert ( Bobby ) McKenzie Mill ( Coll , 46-51 ); died 30.8.2020 . Latin Speaking , English Verse , Duncan Reading Prize ; 2 / Lt City of London Regiment 1952 , serving in Korea as platoon commander to Michael Caine who was to base the portrayal of Lieutenant Gonville Bromhead on him in the film Zulu . Magdalen College Oxford 1953-5 ; scholarship to RADA . He went on to have an acting career in Repertory , TV and film , including An Enemy of the State , The Onedin Line , Dad ’ s Army , The Avengers and Legacy of Murder . A huge supporter of Equity and served on Council ; a passionate and articulate advocate for performers around the world ; founder member of The International Committee for Artists Freedom : his work really took off in 1974- 75 , after the coup in Chile and the death of President Salvador Allende when so many actors were arrested , imprisoned , tortured and frequently disappeared . In 1999 , founded the International Performance Aid Trust , now called Safety Curtain . He trained as a celebrant with the British Humanist Association and was a stalwart of the Gay and Lesbian Humanist Association . He was also a prison visitor , working with Lord Longford ’ s New Bridge Foundation . ‘ Bobby loved helping people . He was one of life ’ s givers .’ In 1961 he met his lifelong partner , John Page , who died in 2010 .
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