This is where Petreans families can let us know about the loss of their Petrean loved one. Please email your news to The Development Office
Death Notice - Nicky Hammond - May 2021
It was with real sadness and sorrow that the Peterhouse community received the news of
Mrs Nicky Hammond’s tragic passing in Harare on Sunday 9 May 2021.
Nicky, alongside her husband Simon, who is the Chairman of the Peterhouse Board of Governors, was a long-time champion of Peterhouse, providing amazing support to the school in so many ways. Not only has Peterhouse lost an incredible friend, but so too, as the Eisteddfod Vocal and Instrumental Director, we as a school recognise that both the NIAA and Zimbabwe lose a real advocate and supporter of the Arts. Her passion for the school and the Arts in Zimbabwe was exemplified by the esteem and respect she gained in serving both of these communities.
Nicky leaves behind an incredible legacy of service. We, as a community, mourn her loss, and pay tribute to the enormity of all that she achieved.
To Simon [E/79], Philippa [PHG/10], Caroline [PHG/12], Joanna [PHG/16] and the whole Hammond and Paterson family, we extend our deepest sympathies and condolences at this very difficult and sad time.
Death Notice : Nyasha Mugwagwa (S99) - March 2021
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Death Notice - Wilde Richard (G63) - June 2020
Wilde Richard (G63)
It is with great sadness that we notify friends of the death of one of our own, Petrean - Richard Wilde (G63) on 27 June 2020. A small memorial service (by invitation only) will be held on Friday 3 July at 2:30pm. This will be live-streamed for those who would like to celebrate the life of this remarkable man. Please contact Angela on Whatsapp 0774 397 919 for this link. Robyn and Angela would like to thank everyone for their wonderful messages of love and support.
Death Notice - Bob Warren-Codrington (P60) - July 2020
Death Notice - Brendon Hutchings (P95) - September 2020
Death Notice - John Evans (F63) - April 2020
Evans, John - 17/1/1946 -27/4/2020.
It is with a heavy heart that we advise of the passing of John Evans. There will be a private cremation and a memorial service at a later date. The family is grateful for all messages received. His specialist services to the community will continue through his son. MHDSRIP.
Death Notice - Olaf Weyl (F90) - November 2020
It is with great sadness that SAIAB announces the passing of Professor Olaf Weyl on Saturday 14th November.
Doing what he loved best, Olaf was chasing fish in mountain streams looking for new trout genetics sampling sites. Olaf joined SAIAB in 2009 from the Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science at Rhodes University and wholeheartedly served the Institute, initially as a Senior Scientist and then as Chief Scientist. Testimony to his standing and pursuit of excellence in both inland fisheries and aquatic invasion biology, he was awarded the South African Research Chair in Inland Fisheries and Freshwater Ecology in 2017.
“Olaf was in so many ways a giant of a man with an intellect that could only be matched by his inordinate ability to love and nurture those around him” – Dr Angus Paterson, MD of SAIAB and close friend.
Death Notice - Colin Rogers (M59) - 2020
Death Notice - Colin Rogers (M59) - 2020
Colin recently passed away in Vancouver, Canada after a long illness.
MHDSRIP
(27/10/2020)
Death Notice: Patrick Chidakwa (E86) - September 2020
Death Notice - Rev George Martin - 2020
CONDOLENCES – Rev. GEORGE MARTIN
A Great schoolmaster and educationalist.
It is with a sense of real sadness and sorrow that the Peterhouse community received news of George Martin’s recent passing in the United Kingdom.
Long-time school master and servant of Peterhouse, Rev George Martin was both highly respected and regarded by all those with whom he came into contact. There were few areas, in the life of our school, that George did not touch or influence. Passionate teacher of languages, housemaster, and sports coach extraordinaire, mentor, Chaplain and avid outdoor educationalist he influenced, through his teaching and wise counsel, the lives of generations of Petreans. Starting his career at Peterhouse in the 1960’s his influence extended over the school for nearly five decades; such was his impact on the school. He was in the words of one of his pupils, “an inspirational and caring teacher, as well as a wonderful hockey coach and fearless Chimanimani expedition leader”. For many who knew George in his role at Peterhouse he will always be remembered for his love of cross country and real appreciation for the wild places of Africa.
