22 October 1914 – 6 July 2012 Some forty five people, including OWs and former colleagues, gathered at Putney Vale on Wednesday 18 July for the funeral of Martin Lince (Wandsworth School staff 1947 -1979). His wife, Mary, had arranged … Continue reading
In Memoria
Sad news – Martin Lince passed away early in July and will be sorely missed by his wife Mary and family. Martin was quite unique, although his recent suffering with Alzheimer’s disease seriously affected his quality of life and Mary, … Continue reading
Frank Carter passed away unexpectedly on October 3 whilst playing golf in the sunshine. Frank was married to his sweetheart Bet, and was the loving father to Jane, Nickie and Sara; father-in-law to Steve, Doug and Barry and the very … Continue reading
My time with Vince Weller goes back to the days of Scouts at 1st East Putney this was no run of the mill Scout group in Disraeli road Putney. When you have people like Vince, Big Del, Alan Rushmer, Len … Continue reading
1933-2011 Nelson was born in Longfield St, Southfields; went to Riversdale School, the local primary school and when the war came was evacuated to S.Wales which, for him was a happy time. In 1944 he won a scholarship to the … Continue reading
1940-2010 Dave was born in Battersea in 1940 and was the oldest of three brothers. He attended Belleville Road Primary School where he won a scholarship to Emmanuel School as a day boy. He always said that he felt like … Continue reading
1927-2009 After being evacuated in the war to Woking, Ron came back to London and joined the navy in his teens; returning to work for his father in the family coffee shop in Putney. He married Pauline in 1948 and … Continue reading
21st September 1938 – 2nd November 2006 John Maxwell was known to many and loved by all those who were lucky enough to know him. He was a big man with a big heart and I am sure he would … Continue reading
By Pete Eastwood John Chafen passed away on Friday 12th August 2005 aged 71 thus ending a personal friendship of more than fifty years. John was a few years ahead of me at Wandsworth School and one of my first memories … Continue reading
1928 – 2008 Reg started off on the Wing and graduated via the Back Row to Prop as time impacted on shape and speed. He was a fairly prolific try scorer and got 20+ tries in a season on more … Continue reading