On this page, we are commemorating Old Chigwellians and former Chigwell School staff who have recently passed away. Many of them have inspirational life stories and exhibit the spirit of 'Find a way or make a way' which resonates with our Chigwell School community.
Please do email us if you are aware of the death of an Old Chigwellian or staff member which we have not covered. You may also send us obituaries and photographs of relevance.
Paul Farmer (1961-1968)
PASSED AWAY 26/04/2023
Paul Farmer came to Chigwell in 1961 from “The Red School” in Woodford Green, and entered IIIA under the guidance of David Balance. His musical flair, under the sterner eye of John Auston, soon got him into the school band and orchestra as a French horn player.
Colin Wilcockson (1942-1951)
PASSED AWAY 01/03/2023
Colin joined Chigwell School in 1942 and served as Head of School in his final year in 1951. Several years later, he continued his service by sitting as a Governor at Chigwell School from 1994 until 2002.
Gordon Ernest John Roberts (1948-1953)
PASSED AWAY 14/12/2022
Gordon, the first of three sons was born on 11th July 1937. We all went to Oaklands a local Prep school in Buckhurst Hill, before migrating to Chigwell. Gordon first joined as a border at Haylands.
Lives Remembered List
This list contains full obituaries that we have of alumni and former staff who have passed away, starting from August 2021.