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Archives By Lesley Walker Donation by Westcott Family The blazer was worn over the years by Richard (Tho 41), Bruce (Tho 70) and Mark Westcott (74) for outstanding sporting achievements. History for the Westcott family generations: Recently, the School was delighted to receive a magnificently framed Rep blazer, Thorold House Cap, Honour Cap and Honour pocket donated by the Westcott family. This will be proudly displayed in the Hall of Fame and will add to the already splendid array of sporting memorabilia, Honour Boards and also the suspended rowing VIII that Bruce Westcott rowed in, in 1970. • Richard Gibson Westcott; Mitre House, Thorold House – 1938-41, Prefect – 1941 • 1938; Cricket, Colours 1938, Junior School Winner of the Watts Cup 1938 • 1939; Cap, School Colours Swimming, Cap Swimming, 2nd XV Cap, Athletics Cap, 1st XI Colours • 1940; Blazer Cricket 1st XI, 1st XI Cricket Colours, 1st XV Colours, Football XI, Athletics Colours • Swimming, Thorold House Blazer • 1941; Blazer Swimming, Prefect 2nd Generation • Richard Drew Westcott; Thorold House 1960-66 • Bruce Gibson Westcott; Thorold House 1965-70 • 1970 Blazer Rowing 1st VIII, 1970 Blazer Football 1st XV, 1970 Thorold House Blazer • Digby Mark Westcott; Thorold House 1966-74 • Captain of Rowing & Blazer 1st VIII 1974, Football Blazer 1st XV 1974, School Colours Rowing 1973, House Captain Thorold House 1974, School Prefect 1974 3rd Generation • Matthew Westcott Atkinson House 1991-02 Sincere thanks to the Westcott family for donating this beautifully presented sporting history of the Westcott family. Photo: Richard Westcott wearing his blazer (photo provided by Mark Westcott). 44 THE OLD SOUTHPORTONIANS’ REVIEW
Obituaries Farewell Dear Friends Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on and cherished memories never fade because a loved one’s gone… The OSA extends its sincerest condolences to the families and friends of the following Old Boys. Barry Baker (Del 47-51) Passed away on March 3, 2012. Barry’s wife, Shirley, advised the OSA Office that, sadly, her husband had passed away. Reginald Baker (McK 36-41) passed away peacefully on October 4, 2012. (Pat) Edward Leney Hunt (Del 43-46) Passed away after a short illness on Saturday, September 8. The funeral was held at The Anglican Church on Isle of Capri on Thursday, September 13. Bert Cockerill writes…Pat was Dux of the school in 1946 and won the Chelmsford Cup. Pat wanted to join the diplomatic service, but after university he returned to teach many of us. The 1962 Old Boys were keen to have Pat join them on their boat trip on Sunday of Old Boys’ Weekend, however, Pat was too ill to attend. Steve Roberts (Walker Housemaster) writes… On Thursday we will be honouring a colleague who was not only an esteemed and highly distinguished Old Boy and Leader, but also both a real gentleman and a gentle man. Pat was an articulate, witty, generous and caring teacher. A genuinely intelligent man in touch with his emotional being and blessed with a desire to inspire others – both students and a few older heads as well. He was and will remain in my heart and I’m sure the hearts of many staff and fortunate students as our very own TSS version of Mr Chips. A life well lived – serving others. THE LIVING FAITH OF PAT HUNT, written by Rev Jim Stonier On behalf of my wife, Diana, and myself, may I express our condolences to Sandy, David, Julia, Katie and their families. Pat, your father, was a faithful husband to your mother, grandmother, Sheila. The care of each of you was uppermost in his prayers, thoughts and actions. We are gathered here today to grieve, to give thanks, to celebrate his life and to support each other. This funeral was arranged by Pat. He left specific, detailed directions as to the conduct of his funeral. There was to be no Eulogy, but rather the service was to be centred on Eucharistic worship. To focus the service upon thanksgiving for what God has done and what God offers us. As such it is appropriate that this address explores aspects of Pat’s faith journey as a Christian. I have known Pat for over 40 years, beginning when I was Chaplain of The Southport School and head of the Religious Education department. We worshipped together in the Chapel of St. Alban’s and later here in the Church of the Holy Spirit. I was over awed by his scholarship. He belonged to a dying breed of classical scholars. His knowledge of Latin and Greek gave depth to his understanding of English. Incorrect grammar and punctuation were unforgiveable. I imagine some here had firsthand experience when they erred. He understood the nuance of language when even a pause in a sentence could give rise to an unintentional meaning. He had a quirky sense of humour, often seeing what others missed. Sadly, the depth of his scholarship was unappreciated by many of the young, pubescent males whom he taught. As a student at The Southport School he excelled academically, winning numerous awards, including the coveted Chelmsford Cup, usually confined to the school captain. He returned as a master and spent 45 years teaching at the school. Because Pat was an Old Southportonian and Staff member of TSS, I felt it was appropriate to wear my chaplain’s scarf on this occasion. The son of a priest, Pat was a man with a mature, living Christian faith energised by his theological reading and thinking. With some of us, his contemporary theological understanding was enriched by the writings of Bishop Tom Wright. While I will reflect on his chosen readings, I felt his life and future best summed up in the following verse, Philippians 1:21. For me to live is Christ and to die is gain. This is the reality of the Christian faith foreign to many. This was a reality I saw in Pat’s faith. He lived his faith and died in his faith. Many contemporary funerals are marked by speakers describing the destiny of the deceased in wishful thinking or in extreme optimism. Why the deceased is said to be up there looking down is bewildering? I have never heard a speaker suggest that the deceased was looking up! If one is not interested in a relationship with God during one’s brief earthly life, spending eternity with God would seem to be highly improbable and at the best extremely uncomfortable. We can celebrate with confidence the destiny of Pat. THE OLD SOUTHPORTONIANS’ REVIEW 45
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