Stroma Beresford, former Gibbs’ House Matron We are sorry to announce the death of Stroma Beresford who was House Matron of Gibbs’ House for nine years. Stroma was a distinctive and idiosyncratic matron and for whom being a matron was a first job, having spent her early married years as the wife of Jack Beresford, five times rowing Olympic gold and silver medal winner in the 1920s and 1930s.
She left Lancing to be warden of the Countess of Derby’s almhouses in Boxgrove near Chichester and in recent years had lived in accommodation provided by Chichester Greyfriars Housing Association. Though ill for her last couple of years, Stroma never lost her sense of humour and would readily say that her days at Lancing were amongst the happiest in her life.
We also remember the following OLs: Name
House and Year
Date
Peter David James
Gibbs’ 1972–1975
14 November 2021
Ralph Stephen Musgrave
Teme 1958–1963
24 January 2022
Simon Hutchinson
Gibbs’ 1940–1944
10 February 2022
Brian John Dalling
Head’s 1952–1956
3 March 2022
Francis Michael Usborne Hallowes
Field’s 1959–1962
19 March 2022
William Rhys Powell
Gibbs’ 1961–1966
23 March 2022
Richard Yorath Cooper Sharp
Olds 1944–1948
27 March 2022
Thomas ‘Tom’ Boyd Baker
Olds 1946–1950
5 April 2022
Frederick ‘Fred’ Patrick Mair Johnston
Sanderson’s 1950–1954
1 May 2022
Henry ‘Harry’ David Young
Gibbs’ 2014–2019
17 June 2022
Thane Henry Prance
Second’s 1954–1958
28 June 2022
Wherever possible, full obituaries are published on The OL Club website www.oldlancingclub.com or in the next edition of The Quad
Forthcoming Events for OLs & Parents
We are looking forward to welcoming OLs, parents and guests to our programme of events over the next few months. We encourage all guest to familiarise themselves with our Events Code of Conduct prior to attending and we will notify any changes in advance. The most up-to-date information can be found on the website. Event
Venue
Date
30 Year Reunion for the 1992 Leavers
Lancing
Sense of Place Flower Festival
Lancing Chapel
18–21 August 2022
Young OLs Drinks
London
15 September 2022
Field's House Reunion
Lancing
17 September 2022
Over 60s Autumn Luncheon
London
21 September 2022
Careers Fair
Lancing
5 November 2022
Careers in Depth
Lancing
12 November 2022
Head Master’s Lecture
Lancing
16 November 2022
The OL Club Carol Service
London
12 December 2022
6 August 2022
For further information about any of these events, please contact the Foundation Office: foundation@lancing.org.uk SUMMER 2022
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