2012 Annual Report - Jesus College - University of Cambridge

148 OBITUARIES I Jesus College Annual Report 2012
and provided a strong tenor voice in choirs and productions – Gilbert and Sullivan being
a particular favourite. His teaching was inspiring and noted for its clarity and precision.
He served as an O level chief examiner. In pastoral work his advice was wise and
relevant. In everything that he did, he offered hard work, good humour and seriousness,
loyalty and integrity. Bob retired early in 1988 because of sight problems (which were
alleviated by an operation some years later). In retirement in East Devon, he continued
his interests in gardening, crosswords (regularly winning competitions), reading and
music. With Margaret he was much involved in choral singing, and he served his local
community in many roles including Churchwarden of St Mary’s, Aylesbeare, blood
donation organiser, fundraiser and “Probus” Chairman.”
VICKERS, Denys Hedley (1947) died on 28 March 2011 aged 89.
Denys Vickers was born on 25 July 1921 in Goudhurst, Kent. Educated at Harrow he
served with No 4 Commando unit during the Second World War. After demobilisation
he studied at Durham University for a year before coming up to Jesus in 1947.
He left Jesus in 1948 with the good wishes of the college. He married Lyn and had
three children. We do not have any further information to share about his life after
college.
WHEELER, Anthony Reay (1945) died on 8 May 2012 aged 84.
Anthony Wheeler was born on 31 July 1927 in Sudbury. Educated at Sudbury Grammar
School he came up in 1945. He read English and Archaeology & Anthropology,
graduating BA 1948; MA 1952. He later studied for a Geography degree at London
University. Following National Service in the Royal Army Education Corps he joined the
Royal Grammar School, Worcester, as a schoolmaster. He remained at RGS until
stepping down as Second Master in 1987.
An active retirement followed, centred mainly round his church and his interest in
local history. He wrote Royal Grammar School Worcester 1950 to 1991 with Retrospect to 1291
(1990); History of William Wood House 15th Century to Present Day (1992); Sudbury Grammar
School Alumni 1900 to 1972 (1993); Kitchen, Barn & Spite Chapel (1996); What's in a name?
Origins of Sudbury street names (2012) and provided many fascinating talks to local history
groups. He was also a Freeman of Sudbury, Suffolk.
WHEWAY, Robert Alan (1949) died on 10 June 2011 aged 81.
Robin Wheway was born on 15 September 1929 in Walsall, Staffordshire. Educated at
Denstone College, Uttoxeter, he matriculated in 1949. He read Mechanical Sciences,
graduating BA 1952; MA 1956. His principal interest at Cambridge, apart from work,
was rifle-shooting; for which he gained a half-blue for full bore and a half-blue for
match rifle. It was his commitment to shooting which also led to him being the first
person to decline the presidency of the Roosters. The senior tutor described him as
having an “exceptionally attractive character, very easy to get on with and yet not lacking
in perception and discrimination.”
We are grateful to his wife, Gisela, for providing the following information about his
life following graduation: