John Dewes - 11/10/1926 - 12/05/2015
14 May 2015
We were very sad to hear the news that John Dewes (B1940-45) passed away on Tuesday 12th May. It was a peaceful passing surrounded by his family and John's eldest son, Tim, said quite philosophically that he had had a "good innings".John was the most distinguished cricketer that Aldenham has ever produced, appearing for England in the Ashes series against Bradman’s Australians in 1948.As a mark of respect for his passing a minute’s silence was held at the First XI match vs Highgate on Saturday 16th May. John last visited the School in the summer of 2010 to inaugurate the John Dewes Cricket Match which now takes place every year, giving the 1st XI players a chance to play against cricketers of a higher standard than they would in a normal school game. This has proved beneficial and encourages a high level of achievement and aspiration amongst our current cricketers.The annual John Dewes Cricket match will be held at Aldenham on Tuesday 23rd June this year.Funeral arrangements are as follows;Date: Friday 29th May '15Time: 1.30pmVenue: St Lukes Church, Wellsway Bath BA2 2BDSpecial request from John's wife, Shirley; No 'sad' clothes please.