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College (M08-11). Chris studied geology
and worked in the oil industry for many
years on oil exploration, visiting many
interesting countries. On retiring from that
line of work, he opened a model shop in
Colchester as he was a very good model
maker - he had made many dioramas for
himself and made to order for others. In
later life his eyesight deteriorated, due to
his diabetes. As a result, he was unable to
drive, but helped out at the local Air Cadet
Group in Braintree along with his faithful
companion, Baxter, his dog.
Christopher joined the OF Lodge in
Colchester. His wife Nat collected stories
January 1993, was Master in 2000 and
about his life for sharing with his friends.
again in 2011. He obtained provincial rank
昀椀rst in 2007, then promotions followed
FRANK W. EYRE (S46-53), 86, of
in 2015 and in 2022, and he attained the
Montreal, QC, passed away calmly in
rank of Past Provincial Sword Bearer. Chris
palliative care on April 15, 2022, having
always helped out when he could and was
lived a full life. Frank was born in 1935 and
inspiring to some of our newer members.
grew up in Framlingham. After graduating
He will be sorely missed.
from Imperial College in engineering, he
Gary Duce. Secretary OF Lodge.
moved to Canada in 1958. He pursued
further degrees, even whilst a single
parent. He was described as “a 昀椀rst-rate
While researching contemporaries of
engineer, easy going and with a sense
David Larter, for the special Larter End
of humour”. He led projects around the
ceremony, we heard that RODNEY
MICHAEL CRABTREE (K49-56) died
around 2016. Rodney was a 昀椀ne cricketer,
following in the family tradition, his father
having been closely associated with Essex
County Cricket Club. In the early 昀椀fties he
had been captain of the Fathers’ cricket
team v Brandeston 1st XI.
ANDREW DEAN (G81-86) passed away
in June 2023 from cancer, aged 51 years.
The funeral was on Monday 3 July in
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