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Sadly Sheila Hodgkins 1955 (Ward) lost her husband Tom on 26th August 2011
Joan Ruth Banks (nee Carter) 10.12.1929 to 8.12.2011
Born in Wakefield Joan was never to lose her Yorkshire identity. Her roots were to define her character, never afraid to “call a spade a spade” with a determination to cope with whatever life had in store.
Joan Carter was educated at Rotherham County Grammar School for Girls and then The Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester where she gained her LRAM at the early age of twenty. Her principal instrument was the piano but she also loved the ‘cello. After qualification Joan moved to The Isle of Man for a teaching post at The Buchan School in Castletown. She established herself as a woman with high standards and firm ideas about how music should be staged and performed.
In 1958 Joan moved to Shropshire for her first position teaching music at Adcote School under Miss Gough. Then in 1961 she moved to St Anne’s School in Windermere, another girls boarding school. She had happy times walking in the Lake District and met her future husband, Tom Banks, who joined the school as history master. Their shared love of music, dogs and the countryside brought them together and after marriage Tom obtained the post of Deputy Head at Adcote School. Joan was to return to Adcote in 1971 as a music teacher for the second time.
Sadly Tom Banks died in 1974 leaving Joan a widow after only 4 years of marriage. Joan was determined to remain at The Old Court in Maesbrook and continued teaching at Adcote for another 15 years. The music department was closely guarded by her beloved golden retrievers. Joan’s pupils had to summon courage to face Gilly or Bonny as well as their music teacher when they might not have practised enough!
The choir and orchestra flourished under Joan’s tutelage and old girls will recall memorable performances, house music competitions and concerts. Joan would be delighted to see that music is high on the agenda at Adcote today.
After retirement Joan remained at Maesbrook until a fall and crippling arthritis forced her to move to Ottlely House in Shrewsbury where she died peacefully on 8th December 2011.
It is reported with sadness, the death of Sheila Came, mother of Linda (1976) and Helen (1974) on 4th December 2011.
Charlotte Galliers (1983)
Very sadly Charlotte Galliers passed away on 31st October 2011, aged just 44. She had battled for over 2 years with oesophageal cancer and bore it bravely and with incredible strength.
She was a beautiful, bright, larger than life character who touched so many people, particularly with her fabulous singing voice, her love of life and her fortitude in the face of everything life threw at her.
Our thoughts are with her son Edward, her husband Matt, her father and mother, Graham and Sandra, her sisters Jayne and Sophie and all the family.
Jan Freeman
Loss of mothers
Our condolences go to Clare Danby (Moreton 1975) and Sally Sims (Moreton 1967) whose mother passed away on 21st September 2011 and also to Ella Pugh (Griffiths 1974) and Sian Greville (Griffiths 1977) whose mother died on 29th September. Nicola Glover who was at Adcote in the 1980s lost her mother on 1st November. Our thoughts are with all these old girls.
It is with great sadness that we report the death of Jane Edwards on 25 May 2011. Many Old Girls will have been at Adcote with one of Jane’s daughters - Sue Wingett (Upper V 1975), Liz Dawson (Upper V 1977), Louise Sheridan (Upper V 1984) and Kate (Upper V 1987?) or may even know big brother Robert. Jane was a great supporter of Adcote and will be greatly missed by her friends and family.
Our thoughts are with Gillian Lazarian (Taylor) whose husband Art passed away on March 4th 2011. He had been unwell for some time and died from bilateral pneumonia aged 70. Gillian and Art were due to celebrate their fortieth wedding anniversary this May. Margaret Pinnell was given a wonderful welcome from them when she visited Vancouver in July 2004.
Alan and Diana at Sue Auster's Memorial Concert October 2006
ALAN EYRES
Death of Adcote Governor
It is with much sadness I write to report the death in December 2010, of Alan Eyres, a governor during the 1970’s and Eighties.
Alan joined the governing body early in the 1970’s shortly after I became headmistress. He brought a wealth of knowledge to the board as he was at that time a county councillor serving on both the agricultural and planning committees and he had been county chairman of the Shropshire National Farmers’ Union in 1965. He farmed at More, Bishops Castle for many years – first with his wife May and then in partnership with his stepdaughter Diana Pritchard.
He brought sound judgment and advice to the Adcote Governing Body and I was indeed fortunate to have his valuable and wise experience during the years I was at Adcote. Alan was a true gentleman and friend and I feel very privileged to have had both his advice and friendship.
Diana as you know is Co-ordinator/Chairperson of the Old Girls’ Association as I write and we send her our deepest sympathy at this time.
MARY NORMAN (Headmistress 1972-79)
Anne Stelling
Anne Stelling (formerly Attfield) nee Pickering died on 23 July 2010. Anne was born in 1922 and was at Adcote with her 3 Pickering sisters (Mary, Janet and Buffy) and cousin Joan in the 30s and 40s. Anne's five children were all with her when she died, having flown back from various parts of the world.
Shirley Hartley
Shirley Hartley died suddenly on 14th October 2010 aged 61. Shirley was a pupil at Adcote from 1958 to 1965. She gained Catering Diplomas and Cordon Bleu and in from 1977 was in partnership with her sister Lynne running The Royal Oak Restaurant, High Offley, for several years. Shirley, along with her mother Phyllis (Fortnam), who died in 2008, and sister Lynne were three of our most loyal members of the OGA. Lynne and Shirley were responsible for wonderful celebration cakes for Centenary celebrations and more recently for the cake to commemorate the 80th Birthday of the OGA which is illustrated on the OGA website.
Jane Appleton
Tragically Jane Appleton who left Adcote in 1978, died in March after a horrendous illness very bravely and uncomplainingly borne. Her mother wrote that she was able to be nursed at home which was a great comfort to her family.
Jean Moss (nee Whitehead)
On 3rd July 2010, aged 83, died at her home just six months after her husband Arthur. Jean was at Adcote from 1941 to 1944 and trained to be a Nursery Teacher at the Rachel McMillan College.
Years later Jean ran her very successful 'Peter Rabbit' Nursery for 2 to 5 year olds. Jean and Arthur were blessed with a long life of good health as parents, grandparents and great grandparents. Six of her schoolfriends from 'UV 1943' attended both Thanksgiving Services in January and July.
Fanny Coleman (nee Bovill)
Margaret Pinnell read of the death of Fanny Coleman in the Daily Telegraph on 5th May. Fanny was widow of Brigadier Roy Coleman and mother of James, Richard, Elizabeth and Oliver, and died on 13th April 2010, aged 81. Fanny was an Adcote pupil for ten years from 1936 along with her elder sisters Julia and Mary.
"An Army wife for eighteen years and widowed in 1980 after eight years of blissful retirement. Now a dedicated gardener by force of circumstances but also inclination." Fanny's own words from the 1986 OGA Directory.
Numerous OG friends visited her walled garden at her home near Frome. Her many other interests, sewing, spinning and history continued until she suffered a stroke, which she bore with courage.
Margaret Glover L.R.A.M., G.R.S.M. (London)
Margaret was born in 1918 and was an Adcote pupil from 1931 to 1936. After graduating from The Royal Academy of Music, she taught in England until 1949 including six years years at Adcote. In 1949 Margaret went to live and work in Newfoundland, where she died earlier this year aged 91. She taught piano at home, directed the church choir and played the organ. She helped with a Cub Pack and Beaver Colony, and spent as much time as possible in her garden. She made annual visits to Englad in the Spring until failing health prevented long journeys. Margaret never lost her contact with Adcote through her long friendship with Mary Norman.
We were greatly shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Liz Dawson's (nee Edwards 1977) husband David, aged 51. David had bravely fought many illnesses with courage and dignity and never complained, however poorly he was feeling. Fenella Davies and Ruth Humphreys had lunch with Liz just after Christmas and although David returned home following his final chemo treatment that afternoon, he remained positive. Although Liz has the support from family and friends it is tragic that she has been widowed aged only 48. The rest of her form are looking forward to meeting up on July 31 at Adcote.
Dolores Pentland (nee Waddel)
Born in March 1930, Dolores, later known as Lorie, was an Adcote pupil from 1938 . Lorie treasured her years at Adcote and never lost touch with the OGA throughout her sixty years in Canada. Her husband Waring, died in 2007 and soon afterwards Lorie was diagnosed with cancer.To read the obituary which appeared in the Vancouver Sun and Province of March 30th click on the following link.
http://www.legacy.com/CAN-Vancouver/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=141297523
Our thoughts are with Alison Pantony (1966) and Sue Collins (1969) whose mother sadly passed away in February. She had been ill for some time and then had a final stroke from which she never recovered.
Sheila Berry (nee Adams)
It was with great sadness that we heard of the death of Sheila Berry, who had devoted 50 years of her life to the equestrian world. The details of Sheila's most interesting life can be read by clicking on the link below.
http://www.eventingnews.com/stories.php?news=20100129B-Sheila-Berry-1925-2010&title=SheilaBerry
Catherine Amies
The tragic death of Catherine Amies aged 38 was reported in the Worcester News on 4th February. The full story can be read by clicking the link below.
http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/4888942.Catherine_s_precious_gift_of_life_after_her_death/?ref=rss
Margaret Coulson
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of Margaret Coulson on May 7th 2009, aged 81 years. Mrs Coulson was an inspirational and fun teacher of biology and taught at Adcote for over 20 years. She will be sadly missed by her husband Ken, children Eirleth, Tim, Jo and Rob and all the grandchildren.
Mrs C.J. Colhoun
Died on 14 December 2008 aged 93. Known at Adcote as Miss JEAN MERRYWEATHER, School Secretary from 1940 to 1947. Later one of the first Governors when the School became a Trust in 1964.
Mary Charnock (nee Arundel)
We were sorry to learn of the death of MARY CHARNOCK (nee Arundel) on the 24th October. Mary lived in Leek, Staffordshire for many years but moved to York to be near one of her three daughters and also to renew her close friendship with Sheila Williamson (nee Bradley) who until recently lived in Dewsbury. She was head girl in 1944. Mary and her sister Anne came to Adcote in 1940 and left in 1945 and 1948. Mary celebrated her 80th Birthday in July 2008 and will be missed at Sheila's celebrations in November.
Lord Stokes
The death of Lord Stokes in July reminded us that his first wife Laura, and her sister Veronica, were pupils at Adcote in the 1930s. At the beginning of the war Laura was a V A D Nurse and then Assistant Matron at Adcote between 1941 and 1944 while her husband was serving with the Royal Engineers.
After the war, when Lord Stokes returned to Leyland Motors, June Whittome (UV 1943) became his Secretary in 1949 and remained his confidential assistant throughout his life. Laura Stokes died in 1995. He remarried Patricia Pascall in 2000.
Betty Ireland 1914-2008
Betty Ireland died on the morning of 23rd August this year, aged 94. She had been in hospital for a short time. A report of the June reunion that she organised for her year is in the current edition of the Bulletin.
Dr. Clarice Butler l9l9 - 2008
Margaret Temple writes - Clarice Butler died peacefully on Friday 15th February. She had reached the end of her natural life. She was a lovely lady.
Adcote was vitally important to Clarice throughout her life. Her happy schooldays lasted from 1931 - 1937 being Joint Games Captain in the final two years. Her dream of becoming a doctor was actively encouraged by Miss Gough and she obtained her MB.Ch.B from Birmingham University. She had a distinguished medical career in Somalia, Hampshire and the Midlands and a close working relationship with Dr. Barnados and the British Red Cross.
She was a long standing member of the OGA Committee and a Vice President for many years. She gave a brilliant vote of thanks to Miss Gough on her retirement. Clarice was enthusiastic, intelligent, kind, loyal and hard working - a shining example of all those Adcotian values we admire.
Kay Hempsall (Wathes)
Kay Hempsall's death in April brought to a close the long connection with Adcote of the Wathes family. Elizabeth, Kay and Ruth were Head Girls in 1930, 31 & 34. Kay spent four years on the Adcote staff and became OGA Hon Sec between 1940/48 before marrying and moving to Uganda. Vicky and Sue, both Old Girls and devoted daughters, supported Kay in her final years.
Phyllis Hartley (Fortnam)
Along with daughters Lynne and Shirley, was another life long supporter of Adcote and the OGA. She died peacefully in March 2008 aged 91.
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