Deaths

Ex-pupil Paul Fellows recently passed away. Paul left our school in 1966 along with his brother Philip. Sadly Philip also passed away 10 years ago in December 2006.

We are sad to learn former pupil Michael Derbyshire, who left our school in 1964, has passed away. Our thoughts are with his wife Betty, family and friends.

News in from Mr Birkby: sadly Mrs Goodall passed away in the nursing home on Thursday 24 March. She had been in the nursing home for a while after suffering a bad stroke. Our thoughts go to those who knew her.

Mr Birkby has been in touch to say Mr Bancroft sadly passed away last week following a long illness. Mr Bancroft’s funeral will be taking place this Friday (19th) at Southport Crematorium at 10am. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

Angela Richmond has posted in the Guestbook to tell us that Clare Skorupinska, who left our school in 1989, has recently passed away. Her funeral was held on Wednesday 23 December. Our thoughts go to her family and friends at this difficult time.

Another former pupil, Emily Law, has sadly died at the age of 37. This news has come as a shock to all who knew Emily and our thoughts are with them all at this sad time.

We are sorry to learn Simon Moran has passed away at the age of 56. We send our condolences to his family and friends.

Former pupil Emma Wilson passed away this morning following a long illness. Emma left our school in 1987. Our thoughts are with Emma’s family and friends during this sad time.

We are sad to inform you all that Mr Jack Henderson passed away peacefully last night (28 February). Details of his funeral will be announced when arrangements have been made.

Update 03.03.15: [1] Mr Henderson’s funeral will be held on Friday 13 March at Lord St West Church in Southport at 1.15pm. This will be followed by a private committal. Family flowers only, but donations can be made to Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. After the funeral, the family invites mourners to the Masonic Hall on Duke Street (opposite the church) to celebrate Jack’s life.

[2] See this tribute to Mr Henderson by ex-pupil Stuart Harrison.

Former Honorary Treasurer and Chairman of the Board of Governors Mr A.C. Whyte sadly passed away on 9 January at the age of 99. His funeral will be held at Southport Crematorium on Thursday 5 February at 11.20am.

Thanks go to Carol MacFarlin for letting us know this news.