Guy Brown (1961) Guy studied Chemistry at Balliol College, Oxford, graduating in 1965 with a second class honours degree. In 1966 he married Liz and began what was to be a long career in forensic science at the Metropolitan Police laboratory at Scotland Yard. In 1972 he and Liz left for New Zealand and settled in Christchurch where they enjoyed exploring the mountains and valleys of the Southern Alps. Guy worked for the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (later Institute of Environmental Science and Research) until 1994 when the family moved to Wellington. He was involved in many high profile criminal investigations and in 1991 published a series of case studies: Traces of Guilt. In Wellington he took up a position with the Inland Revenue Department where he worked until he retired in 2007. He is survived by Liz, their children, Helen and Alexander (and his wife, Nuran), and their granddaughter, Claudia. Liz Brown Chris Dean (1963) Chris was an honourable man, a scholar and educator, with great enthusiasm for life. Following his time at Abingdon, Chris studied at Bristol University. He pursued postgraduate studies at McMaster University and the University of Toronto. He was intrigued by the world of ideas, history, law, philosophy, and theoretical physics. He began his career as a Latin teacher at Parkside High School in Dundas, becoming Head of English there for many years. He was a leader in bringing Canadian Literature into the curriculum. He believed deeply that public education in Ontario formed the foundation of a just and civil society. His leadership and organisational skills came to the fore, first as Vice Principal at Saltfleet and Ancaster high schools, then Principal at Highland Secondary School. His vision and interpersonal skills created a safe and enriching environment for young people to learn and become responsible citizens. Chris went on to teach at Brock University, where he co-authored a textbook on Education Law. Survived by his sister, Julie Wood, Christopher is deeply missed by his beloved wife Jackie, and their family – Jonathan Dean, Rebecca Dean, Tavis Basford, and by grandchildren Jack, Lachlan, Samantha and Calum, and great-grandson Bennett. John Mellor (1965) John died on 22 August 2022. On leaving Abingdon, he joined Shell and went on to become their youngest General Commercial Representative. John later joined Elga selling commercial water softeners, moving to South Africa in the 1980s to help develop the African business. On returning to the UK John became an independent Sales Executive. John had many hobbies and interests. He enjoyed sailing, rebuilt his own boat and was a member of Maidenhead Sailing Club. John excelled at cricket and was a respected batsman. He was an active member of Cookham Dean Cricket Club where he became Club Chairman and then Secretary. He was also a model aeroplane enthusiast. He built his planes from scratch and was a competent flyer of both radio-controlled gliders and powered planes. Over the last 25 years John helped bring together a group of 12 OAs for a regular monthly game of golf which renewed friendships that might otherwise have been lost. He will be sadly missed by his many friends. John leaves Julia, his wife of 46 years, and two sons Tom and Sam. Ken Mein (1966) Simon King (1966) Simon died in March 2022, aged 75, after long illnesses which had forced his retirement twelve Roderick Campbell Potter (1960) Rod died peacefully at home with his wife, Kathryn, at his side and his sons, Mark and Maximilian, close by. He enjoyed academia and many sports during his time at Abingdon School. Rod, a gentleman of intellect, integrity, wit and modesty who also displayed great stoicism will be forever missed. He was loving and deeply loved. Kathryn Potter David Goodwin (1961) David Goodwin (L) with John Bunce (R) in 1960; First XI opening partnership 1959-1961 David died on 25 February 2022. Despite having retired as senior partner of a prominent London solicitor’s practice, David and the concepts of rules and authority were not always fully aligned during his school career. Nevertheless he made the very most of his time at Abingdon as a boarder in Waste Court and School House. He was Senior House Prefect in School House, Captain of Hockey, Secretary of Cricket and occasional (when bothering to enter) winner of the school open tennis tournament. His hand eye coordination and speed off the mark were exceptional, scoring a hatful of goals for the hockey XI and opening the batting and bowling crafty off spin for the cricket XI. In later life David kept in touch with OAs of his era, was a regular supporter and organiser of the OA Sixties events and continued his sporting career in the Reading/ Wokingham area. Ever the man with the dry wit David, when asked what was the lesson from boarding life which he best remembered, replied, somewhat ironically, ‘Injustice’. John Bunce (1962) G R I F F E N 2 0 2 3 | 4 2
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