In Memory of Roger Bate OD
It is with deep sadness that we post the passing of Roger Bate - Old Derbeian 1957-1964. Roger had been battling with cancer for about 2 years and passed away this morning at 9am Tuesday 17th March 2026. RIP
Funeral Service – David Montgomery Newbold
ODs set to visit Ypres
OD's to Visit Ypres
Following the committee's decision to have a plaque installed in the chapel at Ypres to dedicate to those ODs who fell in World War I, a few of us will be visiting the chapel in March 2024.
The visit will incorporate a dedication service of the plaque, together with other WWi site seeing visits, including a visit to the Menin gate for the last post ceremony.
Organised by our Treasurer David following an idea insigated by our Archivist Andrew, we look forward to the trip and will be posting photos on this site shorttly afterwards.
OD’S DIRECTORY
Members will know that there is a directory of all current members on this website. For Data Protection reasons the directory is password protected and can be obtained from our webmaster at webmaster@oldderbeians.co.uk
The directory goes back to 1926 and includes those who have sadly passed over where we have been informed of their passing.
We hope members will appreciate this directory and help us to keep it updated. So if you hear of any old boy or girl whose circumstances have changed please let us know.
Many thanks
Webmaster
Passing of John Ford – Old Derbeian 1946-1953
It is with sadness that we report the passing of one of our members, John L Ford, who passed away peacefully on 10th July 2022. John was a talented cricketer, playing for Derbyshire 2nd team and Huntingdonshire before choosing a career in banking.
We send our condolences to his daughter Sandra and all his family RIP old friend.
Passing of Barrie Sheard OD (1945-1950) -Society Archivist
It is with great sadness and shock that I report the sudden passing of Barrie Sheard, our archivist. Barrie passed away on Wednesday 22nd January 2020 at Royal Derby Hospital. Further details will be posted when known. Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
The below received via Facebook from his daughters Angela & Barbara; (25th Jan 2020)
It is with deep gratitude, love and sadness we announce the passing of our dad and best friend, J Barrie Sheard.
His life journey came to a sudden AND peaceful end on 22nd January 2020. He reached the grand old age of 85.
He lived and loved life so well, sharing love, joy and optimism with so many. His shining presence will remain forever bright here and beyond.
We will be holding a farewell gathering locally in Derbyshire this next week for all his family and friends to come together in celebration of his life. We will let you know soon when and where.
We will be creating a space for photos and words, (if you could look out a photo of you together with him and bring with please.)
For the ones who cannot attend, you can send words/photos to email familysheard22@gmail.com Thankyou.
With much love from
Barbara & Angela
The Twinkles in his eyes!
