She became a grandmother in 2010 and 2012 before being diagnosed with terminal cancer. The loving w, Thomas Francis McGlynn, Teecat, Pap. Ive no idea, Dick said. Susie would like to thank everyone who joined them in a creative, uplifting and loud farewell to John on January 31st and for all the messages of condolence. Carl OKeeffe, a 49-year-old man from Lancaster, was attending a birthday party with his niece in the Kong Adventure Centre in Keswick, Cumbria on 22 April, Sky News reported. However, after he retired fully from academic posts, he concentrated his interests on writing further articles and taking on commissions to plan garden designs. He joined the Security and Porter team in 2017 and started off his career with the University as a porter at Chancellors Wharf moving on to Bailrigg Campus in September 2018.Chris was a popular member of team and was more of a friend than a colleague to many. He was Senior Tutor of Bowland College from 1968-77, and Principal of Fylde College from 1977-82, when he moved to the central administration as Senior Assistant Secretary for Colleges and Welfare Services. At the bottom of the hill lived Ruth the young girl at Newgate's shop and they married in 1964. Penny Lind (nee Cant, English, 1968, Cartmel) died in June 2020 following a long illness. Dr Tony Hindle's full obituary (internal news). By the third year, Tony was put into an Express stream that took O levels a year early. Mr Harold White, formerly Finance Officer at the University, passed away in May 2019, aged 91.Harold White, TD, AIMTA, joined Lancaster on 1 November 1969 as a management accountant in the Finance Office. He served under five Lancaster Vice-Chancellors during more than forty years of service for the University. His vision and energy gave the department a flying start. On one occasion in Tanzania, a student anonymously charged him with being an agent of imperialism, and while he easily refuted that, he did have difficulty persuading people that he was not an American, as black visitors from abroad were expected to be. Robert Fisk's obituary (Guardian). In Lewis' memory 'The Pieman PT Foundation' has been set up to help empower people to thrive mentally, physically and spiritually - something that was very important to him. A Board of Graduate Studies was set up late in 1964, independently of the undergraduate boards of studies, with responsibility for all graduate studies and students from admission to graduation. His generosity, humour and kind nature will be missed by all that knew him. He kept in touch with the University and helped regularly with the mentoring scheme. She retired a few months ago on health grounds from her role as a Teaching Fellow and one of the Department of Languages and Culture's pioneers in consolidating the teaching focussed career path at Lancaster. John was a licensing manager at TfL and much-loved husband, son and friend. With his infectious humour and innocent wind-ups, he was a wonderful teammate. After three years he graduated and gained a scholarship at Columbia University, New York, before returning to Britain in 1966 then starting at Lancaster University as one of the first research students in Environmental Sciences. He was also a professorial lecturer at the School of Public Health and Health Services of The George Washington University. Wing Commander RAF Regiment (retired) Brian Liversidge (MA Management Learning, 1998, Graduate) died at home on Sunday 20 October 2013 after a long illness, aged 69. Miss Joy Welch, one of Lancaster's longest-standing friends and philanthropic supporters died on Tuesday 16 May 2017, aged 90. Originally from Castleford, Yorkshire, Malcolm joined Lancaster in 1972 as one of the porters. Raab resigns as deputy prime minister and justice secretary after report finds he displayed persistently aggressive conduct An obituary, written by Professor Andrew Jotischky, current Head of the Department of History can be viewed on the Lancaster University website. Deaths Reported Today Deaths Reported for Apr 29, 2023 Wilson, Rosalina 58. After graduating, he remained in Lancaster to obtain his teaching certificate, practising at Heversham Grammar School. He was a highly-respected and well-known colleague across the University, illustrated by the support and respects paid at his retirement events in December by current and former staff and students. Tony should not only be remembered for his role as Safety Officer, but for his major contributions to life at the University. His reader, Price Theory, was read and devoured by countless trainee economists in the 1970s and 1980s. After retiring from work in 1982, Harry later returned to the University to teach part-time until 1991. How times have changed in the magazine world. From 1995 she worked as the Learning Resource Centre Manager at Myton School, Warwick. For this work, Garth was awarded a Whitehead Prize by the London Mathematical Society in 1980. This focus was to the fore throughout his career here. Sometime in the early 1980s he phoned to arrange a meeting with a prominent historian in East Berlin. He lived life by his religious principles, cared deeply about his fellow man and was always there to provide help and support. John was well-liked and well respected for his service to students and will be fondly remembered. At undergraduate level, his style of teaching inspired students, several of whom stayed on to do research for higher degrees under his supervision. He was still working on two studies, one a history of Ticino and the other on external perceptions of Switzerland when he died in December 2021. He retired as Reader Emeritus on 1 October 1994 but his involvement with physics and his enjoyment of explaining with great clarity the principles of the subject and its applications remained with him for the rest of his life. He is survived by his wife, Jackie (Politics, 1980), and their children, Maddy (30), Tristan (27) and Toby (19). He collected dozens and dozens of awards for his journalism and established himself as one of the outstanding British correspondents of every decade since the 1970s. Charlie Pottins (History, 1973, Furness) passed away on 15 September 2015. All rights reserved. His colleague Professor Roland Gehrels from the Department of Environment and Geography at the University of York commented: Richards career was tragically cut short by an avalanche in the Himalayas while pursuing his other passion: climbing. Wendy Francis former Departmental Officer for Politics, Philosopher and Religion, passed away on 15 November 2020. Dr Jayne Steel (English & Creative Writing, 1995, County, MA Creative Writing, PhD English) died on 10 October 2015 aged 57. During his career he worked for Runcorn Development Corporation and Local Government in Somerset where he was involved in town planning, economic development and tourism. Man dies after getting stuck in cave at indoor climbing Family Announcements, Newspaper Notices | Your Local Paper He was an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and engaging author of the Guardian's popular cricket and rugby union live online reports since 2013. Dr Lewis Hughes passed away in March 2021. He was a popular teacher across a wide spectrum of courses, and head of department from 1983 to 1987 at a time when the first steps to forming a unitary Management School were being considered.Michael took early retirement and buyback in 1997, but continued with active writing and teaching, including for engineers, until 2006. Dave, as he preferred to be known, ran the garage, which provided car sales, servicing and repairs, fuel and vehicle hire.Customers, who included University staff and students, came from near and far to benefit from Daves top-class service, a good deal and some straight-talking customer management. Legacy.com | Where Life Stories Live On Professor Geraint Johnes, who shared teaching duties with Harry, said Harry was a gentleman and a gentle man. We'd also like Professor Mark Easterby Smith full obituary (internal news. With his death, Verona has lost an important witness of its evolution as a city, from the time of its foundation through to the Middle Ages. His speech that day lived long in the memory for the cheer and chuckles it brought. Dennett Malcolm Winterburn (Den) was a part of the 1964-1967 Pioneer Group of Lancaster Graduates. Geoffrey Thomas (Religious Studies and Sociology, 1980, Grizedale) passed away in October 2018, aged 60, after being taken ill on his bicycle near his home in Islington. Lancaster Obituaries | Local Obits for Lancaster, MA I think I bumped into him once in a bar in Vienna. Born in Bronx, NY on May 17, 1954, he was the son of the late , Minerva H. Good, 98, of Ephrata, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Paul will also be fondly remembered by his colleagues for his spirit of collegiality and his positive approach to the challenges that he faced during his time with us. His friend, Dr Tam Cheuk-Ming has provided the following obituary: "Cho-nam and I both received our BSc and PhD degrees from the Environmental Sciences Department where we first met in the early 1980s. We also joked about writing a novel together someday since both of us were fans of crime fiction. He leaves behind two loving daughters, Hannah and Freya. He was a friendly and popular member of the PhD community at Lancaster, and this news will doubtless come as a shock to many. Tom passed away at home with his family by his side, he was not in pain or discomfort, Tom was just 29. The extensive capital programme during his time in office included Engineering, Gillow House, Lancaster House Hotel, George Fox Building, the colleges of Fylde, Pendle and Grizedale, and the initial version of the Graduate College. He was also a governor of several local educational institutions, and President of Lancasters Assistant Staff Association.He left Lancaster at the end of 1986 to become Vice-Chancellor of the University of Newcastle in New South Wales, and after six years there made his way first to Tokyo University and then to the Hiroshima Institute of Higher Education, where he edited a journal of higher education and undertook research on the earning power of graduates in Australia and Japan. He actively collaborated with Professor Michael Wheeler on the background preparations around the acquisition of the Whitehouse Collection for the Ruskin Library. We regret to announce the following names of graduates, staff and friends of Lancaster University who have passed away. He will be missed by fellow mentors and all those who knew him at Lancaster. WebPeacefully, on April 8, 2023, at home, with his family around him, aged 80, of King's L ELLEN OSBORNE OSBORNE - Ellen. He started at the University in February 1985 and retired in March 2011. Donate Death Notice 161 (Peter Cundill, St Andrews). Beth trained as a painter at the Ruskin School, Oxford University and the Royal College of Art, London. Anne Cluysenaar, former member of staff, died on 1 November 2014. When he arrived, most financial and personnel records were kept manually; by the time he left, his staff of 15 included a data processing officer and four analysts/programmers. This continued with great success until 2010 when she was forced to retire through ill health. David Murphy, former Programme Director of the Executive MBA (2000-2005) passed away on 23 November 2019. On his retirement from Leeds, he joined the Analysis group at Lancaster, and he contributed through undergraduate teaching, PhD supervision and publishing several substantial papers that featured in the recent REF submissions. A full obituary is published on the Lancaster University website. The agency was sold ten years later to Omnicom and following a merger with TBWA, Paul moved to Ogilvy & Mather as Chairman and CEO. By Sean Gleaves Published 22nd Apr 2022, 15:17 BST - 1 min read Updated 22nd Apr 2022, 17:23 BST Police were called to reports of a sudden death in Morecambe Road at around 5.12am on Friday (April 22). Harold Garth Dales, known as Garth, Professor of Pure Mathematics died on 8 October 2022. He was instrumental in compiling the Sandy and Beeston Town Plan, 2011 2020 and at the time of his death, was Chairman of Sandy Town Councils Human Resources Committee and member of several others. A tribute is published on the Sheffield University website. As Director of External Relations, he was responsible to the University Secretary for a portfolio that would now be regarded as impossibly wide. She was well known to many across the University where she helped to develop and deliver training. He was the centre of any room he entered, a wonderful raconteur, a marvellous conversationist, naturally witty and often uproariously funny. He was a great educator, scientist and businessman, as well as being a freedom fighter. Senior Lecturer and colleague, Gavin Hyman's personal tribute, Dr Aaron Stuart Hunsberger (Psychology Cartmel, 2008, MSc Psychological Research Methods, Graduate 2009, PhD Psychology, Graduate, 2016) passed away on 13 November 2020 at the age of 52. He kept up his interest in politics, history and wargaming throughout his life. Max became Deputy head at Chenderit school in Middleton Cheney, Oxforshire, then came a first headship at Notley High School in Essex. Nick Crockett (Philosophy 1982, Pendle) passed away suddenly in January 2022. Following the birth of her daughter, she joined the Politics Department at Keele University in 1974 where she worked until her retirement in 2002. She was a feminist, a socialist and a campaigner dedicated to challenging and innovative projects in the voluntary and public sectors. His career was entirely in Social Services, mostly in Southampton, where his abilities ensured he rose to a senior position. Brian Ingram, former Honorary Research Fellow at The Ruskin Library, Museum and Research Centre, and the Editor of The Ruskin Review passed away on 23 June after a long illness.Brians academic life initially focussed on the Philosophy of Education and teacher training, and he worked for 35 years at Canterbury Christ Church University, becoming Principal Lecturer in Media and Cultural Studies. An obituary for Ivor was published in the South Leeds Life Online. John joined the University Careers Department in 1978 as an advisor and worked here until 1998, latterly becoming Deputy Director of the Careers Service. Clive Hodsdon (French Studies, 1976, Lonsdale) died on 21 November 2019, two weeks before his 67th birthday, after living with cancer for four years.As an undergraduate Clive was an active member of the university motor club, sailing club, archaeology society and ballroom dancing society where he met his future wife, Judith (History, 1974, Fylde.) Beyond his departmental duties, he was a very enthusiastic and devoted road runner and one of the instigators of the annual Physics Relay race around the campus. He is a former Head of the Sociology Department, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and University Dean of Research, and made a significant contribution to the establishment of the Academy of Social Sciences. Professor Richard James Geary, a larger-than-life figure always known as "Dick", died on 21 February 2021. He toured all over Europe, Africa and the Middle and Far East, contributed recitals to BBC radio and television, and made numerous recordings. From the Development Committee in 1978, and including stints as the Chairman of the Board of Graduate Studies and Dean of the Office for the Associated Institutions, he also played key roles at Senate, Council and Court. He took up his appointment as Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy on 1 October 1965, and played a full part in departmental, college and university life. Brendan Stuart (MA Religious Studies, 2010, BA Religious Studies, 2009, Furness) died after a battle with cancer on 20 December 2018. She had no legacy other than her desire to teach. His work was appreciated by numerous colleagues and friends, among whom he could count Steve Archibald, Gaizka Mendieta and Gustavo Poyet. His friends will be walking in his memory in August 2021 https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/1220milesforTomTCClarke, Lord Judd, Honorary Fellow of the University died on 17 April 2021, at the age of eighty-six, after a distinguished career in public service. After leaving Lancaster, Martin enjoyed a long career in social work as a highly respected and much sought-after manager of childrens services, eventually retiring as Deputy Director of Social Services in North East Lincolnshire, where he had played a large part in turning around a failing service. Obituaries in Gardner, MA | The Gardner News - Legacy.com/United-Kingdom/ finding and sharing news of deaths in your community announcements.lep.co.uk announcements.lep.co.uk Log In or Create new account Upon completion of his research in York in 1983, he returned to the Department of Biological Sciences at Lancaster where he held a number of short-term research posts investigating the effects of pollution on plant growth working with Professor Terry Mansfield FRS. WebJames Edward Daubenmire, age 96, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2023 with his family at his side. WebA Preston perspective on news, sport, what's on, lifestyle and more, from the North West's regional paper, Lancashire Evening Post. He also helped to publicise the library and also the Eli Simpson/BSA collection which is now held at the British Geological Survey. She died peacefully in Kirkcudbright Hospital on 16th June 2018 following a short illness. He retired in 1996 and was made an honorary professorial fellow, later returning in a part-time capacity until 2004. Guardian Paul lived in Malaysia where he ran his own consulting business, having earlier in his career lectured at Blackpool and Fylde College and then in Singapore. Aaron remained in close contact with many alumni and graduate Dr Muren Zhan shared the following story with us:"Aaron was the first person I met at Lancaster. The family of a man who died after getting stuck in a cave at an indoor climbing centre in the Lake District say they have been left broken-hearted. He was Chairman of the Working Party on Corporate Governance set up by the Committee of University Chairmen in the late 80s, and he was a keen amateur sailor. Moving in 2007 to live a stones throw from the sea in Hove, Louize found herself very much at home with the culture, liberal values and acceptance of difference in the city, combining her work with passions for singing, swimming, the arts and the Sussex landscape. Together with his wife, Rosanna, it was in the 1980s that Michael extended his research interests to include studies of the 19thcentury garden designer Gertrude Jekyll. Mr Thompson, previously Chairman of the Francis Scott Charitable Trust, and using his contacts as Chairman of the then Lancaster District Health Authority, also led pioneering medical health fundraising for the University. Dan Lucas (German Studies, 2009, Cartmel) passed away suddenly on 11 March 2017 aged 31. He was an active member of the statistical consultancy service at Lancaster and collaborated with a wide range of social scientists and biologists.Damon was a colourful character and a keen cricket, tea and cake fan. The award to her of a Lancaster honorary degree by the Chancellor, Sir Christian Bonington, on 12 December 2007, marked the universitys recognition of a grassroots politician who was able to make a real difference to people for whom she cared.Professor Harry Townsend passed away in February 2018. Prizes in his name are to be awarded to outstanding PhD students in the field of plant physiology, including Plant and Crop Science, in LEC. They spanned its early rapid development, the retrenchment and recovery from the Thatcher years and the successful push for research intensity in the late 1980s. He returned to the UK in 2004 to become the founding Chief Executive of the Higher Education Academy. Malcolm joined the staff of the university on 24 August 1964 as a Graduate Assistant, and he was thus one of the elite group who worked in Bailrigg Mansion before the university was officially open. He was born in Upminster, Essex but spent most of his formative years in Whitley Bay, Northumberland. Paul truly excelled as a lecturer. Steve Packham (Sociology, 1973, Cartmel) passed away on 24 October 2017 aged 66. Now we know how fabulously wealthy Charles is, why After joining Research Support, Stephies temporary position soon became permanent and she became a much-loved colleague and friend to many in the university, always on hand with a Tunnocks tea cake and a smile. The School became a distinguished national leader in teacher training education and its work subsequently led to two of its accredited colleges achieving university status; Edge Hill University (2006) and the University of Cumbria (2007).Mr Cockburn also became Principal of Cartmel College from 1972 to 1976. Jeevan joined Claudio Paoloni, Head of Engineerings research group in November 2018 to work on the development of novel sub-THz travelling wave tubes. WebThe No.1 site across the UK for funeral notices, where you can search over 5,017,033 notices. Following the completion of his MBA, he returned to India to turn his entrepreneurial dream into a reality and finally launched his healthcare at home business in 2020. At that moment, within minutes of arriving, she knew she had chosen the right place to study. The Lancaster News Obituaries - Legacy.com Tony retired in 2008, where he filled his time participating with the Marple Neighbourhood forum, keeping as active as possible and caring for his wife Elizabeth (who has suffered her own health troubles in recent years). He eventually developed his career in the insurance field working at Lloyds of London, managing a team, and specialising in contracts. Sylvia Bianconi, ne Warburton (French Studies 1968, Bowland) passed away on March 31 2014 after a long and heroic battle against cancer. Born on 17th December 1942 in Barnstaple, Devon, Michael spent his early years enjoying the coast and countryside of North Devon. Dave Checkley (MSc Biological Sciences, 1976, County) passed away on February 21 2020. Full obituary on the Lancaster University obituaries page. Results for 'obituary' | Lancaster Guardian | Publication