Sad News of OA Deaths
06 January 2015
Sadly in this New Year we have to announce the recent deaths of three OAs: Richard Paul Penrose Shelton (P1965-70) passed away on 11th December '14 aged 62. Known as Paul, he was School Captain and extraordinarily popular with both staff and pupils. In recent years Paul was a Trustee for Letchmore Trust, which looks after the art assets at Aldenham on behalf of the School. A funeral will be held at St James Church, Bodley Road, New Malden, KT3 5QD on Friday 16th January at 10.00amJohn Michael Lavers (SHO1945-47), passed away peacefully on Sunday 28th December '14 aged 84, a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. A memorial service will be held on Friday 16th January 2015 at St Peters Church, High Road, Bushey Heath WD23 1EA at 11.30am. Barry Liddiard (SHO1953-58) died on Tuesday 30th December '14. His funeral is on 14 January at 2.30 at Golders Green Crematorium, Hoop Lane, London NW11 7NL. Barry had been Honorary Secretary of the OA Society for many years, and until very recently scanned all the newspapers to keep the OA Office informed of any death announcements.Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of these dear friends of ours.May they rest in peace.