The Old Bordenian Association

Bob was a pupil at Borden Grammar School from 1941 until 1948, after which he did his national service in the Army, and then went on to Cheltenham College for teacher training. His teaching career began at Borden Village School, followed by a spell at Middletune School and ending with roughly 20 years at Holy Trinity Primary School, where he was Deputy Head.

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It is with deep regret that we report the death on 16th June of Brian Ager, who was a pupil at the School from 1947 until 1954 and a loyal Member of the Association.  By a tragic coincidence, he was a brother-in-law of Bob Jenkins who also died recently.  After leaving Borden, Brian enjoyed a successful academic career – as a College Lecturer in Physics – and had lived for many years in Lancashire, where he will be deeply missed by his many friends as well as his family.

The funeral will take place on Thursday 24th June at 1.30 pm at Silverdale Church, Silverdale, Lancs.  All are welcome in Church.  Family flowers only, but donations if wished to either the Westmorland General Cardiac Centre or to Londsdale Scouts, c/o of the Funeral Directors, Alan M. Fawcett, 71 Main Road, Bolton Le Sands, Carnforth LA5 8DL.

It is with great regret that we announce the death of a former long-serving Old Bordenian Association Committee Member and Editor of The Maroon, Bob Jenkins, on Wednesday 5th May, after a long illness. He was 80 years of age. The funeral service, to be conducted by Stanley Evans, will take place at 3pm on Friday 21st May at Tunstall Parish Church.

This is a summary of what Bryan Short said at Terry Veal’s funeral on Friday 16th April :

 ”I often think that people fall into two categories : those who seek to achieve fame as an end in itself (a good example is Disraeli), and those who want to do something in this world. Without doubt, Terry belonged to the second category .

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It is with very great regret that we announce the death of Terry Veal on Saturday 3rd April, after a long and courageous fight against cancer. Borden was his first – and last – job as a teacher ; he joined the staff in 1958, and stayed there until his retirement 42 years later, by which time he was a very able and well-liked Deputy Headmaster. In due course, it is our intention to publish an Obituary Notice, so this is a only a preliminary announcement, designed especially for those who wish to attend the funeral. This will take place at the Garden of England Crematorium, Bobbing, at 4pm on Friday 16th April, and anyone who would like to come is invited afterwards to refreshments at Hempstead House, Bapchild. Donations, if desired, to the Wisdom Hospice via the Funeral Directors, R. High & Sons 1 Bayford Road, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 3AD. Meanwhile, our deepest sympathy goes to Terry’s wife, Yvonne, and the rest of his family.

We very much regret to announce the death on 13th March 2010 of John Lifton.  He was at Borden from 1939 to 1945, and spent much of his life in New Zealand where, despite the geographical handicap, he remained an enthusiastic Member of the Association. 

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Borden’s John inspired the boys

John Weekes, who worked at Borden Grammar School for 39 years, has died aged 85. 

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