P J H 1949 - 1957
Word has reached us of the sad news that Mark Kenchington passed away on 6th August 2021. He was aged 81. Our thoughts and best wishes go to his family and those who knew him well.
A notification was also posted online here: http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/251482/kenchington
The funeral will be held at Redditch Crematorium, Bordesley Lane, Redditch, B97 6RR on Thursday 26th August at 12pm. Any donations can be made to: Stratford-Upon-Avon and District Samaritans and/or Cruse Bereavement Care
At Wycliffe:
Prep (Windrush) 1949-51, Junior School 1951-53 and Haywardsfield 1953-57
Prefect
Sports: Rowing 1st IV, Rugby 2nd XV, Shooting Team, Swimming Team
Activities: Choir, Choral Society, Madrigal, Orchestral, Music, Operatic, Dramatic, Literary Society, Art, Science, Camera, Woodwork, Geographical, Chess, Mountaineering, Motor, Scouts, A.T.C.
As an Old Wycliffian Mark was a Council of Governors Member for the College between 1984 and 1994, and a Governor 1994-2006. He also served as a member on the Old Wycliffian Society Management Committee.
Mark was also a founding member and Chief Steward of The Wycliffe Watermen.
From fellow OWs:
We met by chance several times over the years and he always went out of his way to be friendly. I admired him greatly at Wycliffe, he was always a great sportsman and thespian. David F Guest (J S 1951-1957)
More information to follow shortly.
