In Memoriam

It is with great sadness we write to let you know that John Cowdall, former Chairman of Governors, passed away peacefully on Friday the 10th of January surrounded by his family.

Details of the funeral and an appreciation of his life and extraordinary contribution to and love of Stonyhurst will follow.

We are sad to report that Hans died on the 24th December 2019 as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident whilst on holiday in Mexico City. Hans was born in Holland and then came to Stonyhurst in 1954, where the Jesuits forged his devotion to the Catholic faith and to the game of rugby. In November last year Hans attended the Association annual dinner at Beaumont along with his brothers Patrick OS62 and Mark OS72. An obituary will be published at a later date. There will be a private family funeral in Toronto on the 6th January 2020. May he rest in peace.

Andrew's funeral was on 31st December 2019.

Ben's funeral was on Friday 3rd January 2020.

Mike's funeral will take place on Monday 28th October 2019 and the family hope that OS friends who can will be able to join them for all or part of the day.

There will be a cremation at 12.15pm in the Hampden Chapel at the Chilterns Crematorium, Whielden Lane, Amersham, Bucks, HP7 0QF.

Afterwards there will be a Mass at 1.30pm at St. Edmund Campion Roman Catholic Church, 2 Watcombe Road, Watlington, OX49 5QJ.

Following the service you are invited to join the family to celebrate Mike's life at The Fat Fox Inn, 13 Shirburn Street, Watlington, OX49 5BU.

Mother of Simon Bartley OS 75 and the late Andrew Bartley OS 76.