Professor Geraint Johnes, who shared teaching duties with Harry, said Harry was a gentleman and a gentle man. Bob was a member of Harlequins and a qualified rugby referee. A selection of his artwork can be seen at gaythornesilvesterprints.blogspot.com. Derek Kingsland, (Engineering, 1973, Furness) aged 71 who was in the first Engineering intake at Lancaster, died from pancreatic cancer on 23 June 2022. He was an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and engaging author of the Guardian's popular cricket and rugby union live online reports since 2013. By the time of his retirement on 30th September 2010 Marketing had become a recognised discipline for business and management schools, as well as being a major contributor to Lancasters internationally prestigious School of Management. You can click this link to create an obituary. From 1995 she worked as the Learning Resource Centre Manager at Myton School, Warwick. Gary Waller (Politics & International Relations, 1967, Bowland) passed away on July 21 2017. Greg W. Jackson. He will be remembered by all who knew him as an interesting, kind and funny guy, happy and driven by a warm personality. His next job was in Leeds, where he changed from focusing on philosophy to working in computing. I went to the porter's lodge to collect the keys to my room after an exhausting journey and it was there I met Aaron the then Assistant Dean who kindly offered to walk me to my new place. He died on Easter Sunday and is remembered as a man who was both intrepid and gentle, cherishing deep friendships from around the globe, and not least as a staunch family man. Geoff was Head of the Department from 1987 to 1996. In 1966 he moved to Leeds University as Deputy Librarian. In 1980 Harry returned to this country and quickly became a leader in his field here, at first at the University of Warwick, and later at London South Bank University, where he was a professor of sociology. He joined the programme in 1974 as a writer having started his career as a journalist and writer of radio plays at the BBC. Cora arrived in Lancaster in 1970 as the Administrative Officer in the Physics Department, then moving to Student Services where she had a long and distinguished career, making many lifetime friends of the students she had helped from all corners of the globe. Teaching posts followed in London and Leicester until settling in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk where he became a much respected and popular Head Teacher in three schools. He also held senior leadership positions with Halifax Bank of Scotland, Lloyds Bank and Asda. Arthur first worked for the University at St Leonardsgate, and then at Bailrigg. The full obituary appeared in the Guardian. During her last few months Rachel was being cared for, at home, by the family she loved so dearly and with her fianc Adam by her side. Cho-nam kept up his enthusiastic and sportive attitude to organise the Dragon Boat and Football Teams which participated in local competitions, putting Lancaster University's name on the map. Brian Victor Clifton (Ecology, 1978, Grizedale) passed away peacefully on 10 March 2021 at the age of 92. Jen Shepherd, formerly Administrator for the Ruskin Library and Research Centre passed away on 12 December after prolonged ill health. He also trained as a tour guide for Norwich and guests would be treated to a knowledgeable and enthusiastic exploration of that beautiful city. He returned to Lancaster in 1976 as its second Librarian, succeeding Graham Mackenzie and served until his retirement in September 1994. He lived in York from 1987 to 1998. She also contributed many pieces for the Staff Intranet, interviewing staff about the great work they do. John launched the career of many students and scholars; his influence reaching far and wide. Paul was a very active in teaching and academic scholarship, both at Manchester and Lancaster. When the Department of Social Administration was set up in 1974, he played a part in its Centre for Youth, Crime and Community. ), Professor David Shotter died on 22 May 2021. Niladri Narayan Gupta (MBA, 2014) passed away in August 2021, bringing great sadness to many friends and colleagues who knew him well. He also won the respect of his history tutors, and his degree carried him to Sussex University to pursue a doctorate. Despite being an 'off-campus fresher' due to that year's over-subscribed intake, Lewis loved getting involved in University life including a radio show on Bailrigg FM, the paintball society, as well as regular "pint and politics" sessions after lectures. Tom passed away at home with his family by his side, he was not in pain or discomfort, Tom was just 29. Mandy Gates, Digital Skills Training Assistant in ISS passed away on 24 August 2019. When Stephie retired from Stagecoach, she missed the camaraderie that working life offered and wanted to be part of a team again. ), Dr Richard (Dick) Collins, former Director of Combined Science died on 7 April 2020. His lov, Orville H. Schwanger, 97, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Traditions of Hershey, Palmyra. Ian will be sorely missed by his wife Jane and her family and all those who are proud to call Ian a friend. In total, 9,910 have been published by Lancaster Guardian which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months. He went on to do a PhD at the University of Essex and then became a lecturer and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Science at Manchester Polytechnic, now Manchester Metropolitan University. He contributed widely to the university, including at the board of studies and on Senate, as principal of Lonsdale College, and as an enthusiastic cricketer. He moved to Bentham, from where he enjoyed the view of Ingleborough from the window of his study. In particular his lectures, that drew heavily on his personal experiences in India, gave a unique perspective and were rich in detail appreciated by students. In the 1990s, he became director of the suite of Master's degree programmes, which grew substantially. Sheila Pickering - 2023. From 2000-2006, with Ray Paul, he was the editor of the European Journal of Information Systems. After joining Research Support, Stephies temporary position soon became permanent and she became a much-loved colleague and friend to many in the university, always on hand with a Tunnocks tea cake and a smile. John Wyld (MA Accounting & Finance, 1981, Cartmel) sadly passed away on 14 February 2021 following a short battle with cancer. Paul lived in Malaysia where he ran his own consulting business, having earlier in his career lectured at Blackpool and Fylde College and then in Singapore. Michael French, the first Head of the Engineering Department and its founding professor, died on Tuesday 24 February 2015. Via Bolton the married couple arrived in Lancaster in 1969. Despite a long and often very painful struggle with his own health, he always remained positive and optimistic. He was a popular JCR President. Sandy's full obituary (internal news.). Nom Habu, former LU Regional Officer for Nigeria from May 2011 until August 2013 died on 15 December 2016. Eric graduated from Oxford University in 1966 and obtained his PhD from Warwick University in 1970. Dr Alan Waters passed away on 22 July 2016. Roger was born and brought up in Birmingham, and studied at Bristol and the London School of Economics, before taking up a post at the University of Manchester. (Obituary supplied by LU graduate Vic Seddon). By 2019, one hundred years after the Sex Disqualification Act paved the way for women to be admitted into the legal profession, BSG Solicitors was an all-female partnership. He played in the 1962 World Cup in Chile where he was acclaimed as the best right back in the world. After graduating she started work in the National Audit Office in Cardiff, where she met and married, David Stenning (Pendle 1976-79). Alistair Pratley, Assistant Team Leader in retail, passed away on 1 October 2020. In 1992 Lancaster achieved outstanding national success in the research assessment exercise and was planning further expansion, including extensive capital expenditure. Louize Gibson (Marketing and Theatre Studies, 1988, Cartmel) died suddenly on 17 July 2021 at the age of 55, just a few days after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. From 2002-2010 he was Head of School and then Dean of the Faculty of Management & Law at the University of Surrey. Dave Foster passed away suddenly in February 2013. He is very much missed by friends, family, and students. He was awarded the CBE for services to the community in Lancashire in the 2010 New Years Honours List, and received Doctor of Laws from Lancaster on 22nd July 2011. Husband of Susie (nee Susan Davis, Culture & Communication, 1996, Pendle), father of Lydia and Eleanor and brother of Diane (Biological Sciences, 1984, Fylde). This appointment covered the period of the Thatcher retrenchment in higher education, when many tough and unpalatable decisions had to be made, but Keith tackled the protracted negotiations with patience and fairness. He took early retirement and buyback in 1997, as one of the many academic staff personally affected by the cash flow problems of the mid 1990s, and full retirement in July 1999. His hard work and care made him a valuable Councillor, and his good advice was given freely and generously across party boundaries.He was chair of the Friends of Lancaster City Museum, and took an active role in securing funds for special projects and, at a time when museums in Lancashire were under threat, making the museum better known across Lancaster and beyond. In 1964, when he had the chance to start the Department of Operational Research (OR) at Lancaster with Pat Rivett and Mike Simpson, he could not resist the challenge of seeking to bridge the gap between industry and a University. His specialism was Banach algebras and, following the precedent of Barry Johnson, he developed automatic continuity theory for homomorphisms. After graduation Tony got a job with the Co-op.Tony worked for the Manchester City Council for 35 years, culminating with being made Head of Special Projects. Legal Notice | A memorial written by Professor Bob Jessop and in consultation with other colleagues who knew John well is available to view on the Lancaster University obituaries page. Gill worked at the Chaplaincy Centre 2001-2003, from where she went on to train and be ordained and serve as a Deacon in the Methodist Church. He also worked on more political topics such as the impact of closed-circuit television and Global Positioning Systems on human rights. In a pioneering study, he examined the interface between social and religious life and the economy through a history of an important Quaker industrial dynasty. He had also been Vice Principal for External Engagement and Vice Principal for Student Experience. He helped to develop one of the best solar dome facilities in the world for studying impacts of air pollution and climate change at the Field Station (where Infolab now stands). Out of the Commons Waller became a director of Which? He had three children (Abi, Amy and Max) with his first wife, Catherine, whom he met at Lancaster and ended his career working for consumer magazine publisher, Redwood. He collected dozens and dozens of awards for his journalism and established himself as one of the outstanding British correspondents of every decade since the 1970s. He will also be greatly missed by his colleagues in the Physics Department, where he was Director of Undergraduate Teaching for 5 years and by numerous cohorts of Lancaster physics students who benefited from his comprehensive, enthusiastic and stimulating lectures and laboratory demonstrations. Shortly after graduating, he took up a traineeship with the Scottish publisher DC Thomson and then moved to London where he embarked on a very successful journalistic career as a group editor with IPCs teenage magazines, deputy editor of Woman and a commissioning editor at two national newspapers, The Observer and Today. After his grandfathers death, Den moved in to live with the family of a school friend forming a life-long friendship. After graduating she went on to complete a postgraduate diploma in Library and Information Science at Birmingham Polytechnic and her first job was as a Librarian at Sydney Stringer School in Coventry. The Supreme Court of Ohio has suspended a Lancaster attorney for seeking a "daddy/daughter dynamic in and out of the bedroom" with a vulnerable client. Formerly a member of the Department of Philosophy from 1969 until transferring to the University of St Andrews in 1989, and latterly Professor of Philosophy at Sheffield University, he has been described as one of the most outstanding philosophers of his generation. John Patrick Brooke Rowley (History, 1976, Cartmel) died peacefully on 10 January 2014 aged 58 years in Shrewsbury after being diagnosed with terminal cancer last July. In 1971 approval was given for the department to extend its range by the inclusion of archaeology, with Dr Timothy Potter as the first appointment within an expanding Department of Classics and Archaeology. November 15, 2022. He was part of the Management Teaching and Development Unit (MTDU), which in 1984, transformed into the Department of Management Learning. Whilst at Lancaster he was an active climber and mountaineer making lifelong friends through these activities. The founding vice-chancellor, Charles Carter, took a keen interest in the health and welfare of students. She entered a PhD programme at Lancaster University in 1997 through the LANCDOC project the University was then contributing to, in collaboration with the Romanian Ministry of Education and Research. In 2008 he fully retired from the university and took up a consultative role at the University of Kurdistan, Erbil, Northern Iraq, where he was engaged in rewriting the universitys constitution until 2010. Bob arrived in Lancaster in 1968 and will be remembered by his contemporaries as the sharpest dressed fresher of that year; often be-suited, remaining loyal to the style of his teenage years in south London. He was an enthusiastic internationalist, a lifelong Liberal and a great believer in the application of liberal values in all social contexts. She then joined the Health Innovation Campus team as a Senior Evaluation Fellow, where she was able to continue to pursue her passion for delivering high quality research and evaluation in partnership with diverse organisations, services and communities. He made a huge contribution to the Department and the profession of Operational Research, in which he was particularly noted for his developments of computer simulation. Always willing, determined and thorough, Dave supported staff and students with their use of technology during his time here through a number of roles - first as Training Officer, then as Information Officer, and more recently as Software Manager responsible for the licensing of software applications.Amongst Daves achievements were playing a key role in the introduction of the LancasterAnswers knowledgebase, and a series of online Home pages that provided staff and students with relevant links and resources (like mini portals, at a time before the Student Portal and Staff Intranet existed).In his spare time, Dave was a keen photographer (with a particular liking for rusty skips) and artist. Arthur's full obituary is on the University's internal website. He is sadly missed by his son Jack and all of his friends from those days. The following tribute was prepared by Kevin Huggett Anglican Chaplain, Lancaster University: "It is with great sadness that we have learned of the sudden death of former colleague and Lancaster University Methodist Chaplain, Gill Atkinson. She subsequently transferred to work in the Faculty of Health and Medicine in 2015, and later, Student and Education Services. He worked for a variety of disability rights organisations including the RNIB and Guide Dogs for the Blind, and he was politically active in not just the Labour party but also the Co-operative Group, where he was on the board, as well as the Socialist Environment and Resources Association and Transport 2000. Professor Tony Gunault died on 30 October 2019 after a short illness. He joined the Council of the University in 1988 and in 1990 was appointed Pro-Chancellor and Chair of the Council, a post he held for seven years.This period was formative for the University and included the outstanding RAE success of 1992, expansion of student numbers and a major building programme. Her research focus was on the evaluation of feminist philosophy and research methods, including oral history and autobiography. Significantly, he not only understood the language but also the scientific context, which was a major bonus for his clients. Stephie will be remembered by all as someone who was extremely supportive, generous with her time and wisdom and always willing to engage in a conversation. WebMassachusetts obituaries and death notices, 1988 to rent. ), Martin Cosgrif (MA Contemporary Theatre Practice, 1992) passed away 12 April 2020 from coronavirus. Fundraising stunts included an auction of fellow students, and wheelbarrow races. Gill was diagnosed with terminal cancer 18 months ago, but always hoped she would be able to return to work. His generosity, humour and kind nature will be missed by all that knew him. Carolyn Stone, Lecturer in the Department of Educational Research from 1974 to 1997, died on 23 June 2018. His research commanded progression to a Readership in 1990 and a Chair in 1998. ), Margaret Gardner full obituary (internal news.). Harry contributed vitally to the growing topic of transnationalism, the interaction of national cultures, that flourished in historical and social science studies in these years, as his research also enhanced the nascent subject of Caribbean Studies. Cliff made a huge contribution to the fledgeling department, and will be remembered fondly by former colleagues and many students, particularly those he supervised on Master's projects. We'd also like Malcolm was one of the longest-serving porters on campus and certainly a foundation stone of County College. Web1 Retired senior nurse who worked for more than two decades at Kendal's hospital dies 1 Tributes paid to former Kendal librarian, 59, after coronavirus claims her life 3 Talented musician died peacefully listening to music he played with daughter 1 Tributes to subsea legend from Broughton who changed the world John leaves behind his sister and his wife/soul mate, Jan. His funeral took place on Monday 24 February at Lancaster and Morecambe Crematorium. Susie would like to thank everyone who joined them in a creative, uplifting and loud farewell to John on January 31st and for all the messages of condolence. Born and bred a proud Devonian, Roger came to Lancaster from Totnes in Devon. Michael continued to live in Fife after he retired from St Andrews University in 1999, and took up a post at Kingston University until 2003. Rachel was part of the Cartmel College welfare team, supporting students facing a whole range of difficulties with kindness, compassion and understanding. David took up a post as lecturer in particle physics at Lancaster in 1968 under the leadership of his former supervisor, Arthur Clegg. Whatever position Max had in a school, he continued to champion Modern Foreign Languages as an examiner and as an adviser At Lancaster, Max was an avid sportsman (still playing and administrating in cricket until his death). Next motherhood first with Ellie Mae then Daisy (named respectively after television characters from The Beverly Hillbillies and The Dukes of Hazzard). A full obituary is published on the Lancaster University website, written by his son, Tom. Moving in 2007 to live a stones throw from the sea in Hove, Louize found herself very much at home with the culture, liberal values and acceptance of difference in the city, combining her work with passions for singing, swimming, the arts and the Sussex landscape. He leaves a wife, Susan, and two daughters, Katherine and Eleanor. Tony retired in 2008, where he filled his time participating with the Marple Neighbourhood forum, keeping as active as possible and caring for his wife Elizabeth (who has suffered her own health troubles in recent years). Professor Emeritus Keith Soothill died in February 2014. He was a valued member of Furness College having served as both Vice Principal and Senior Tutor during his time here. at the newly formed University of Lancaster. He spent many years as Head of Facilities at the Isle of Wight College in Newport. Paul McDonald's Guardian obituary. He was a friendly and popular member of the PhD community at Lancaster, and this news will doubtless come as a shock to many. He will be missed by fellow mentors and all those who knew him at Lancaster. Norman joined the 1970 as Head of the English Department until 1982. Please enable JavaScript to properly view our site. His full obituary can be viewed in the This Day publication. Tony Evans, former Head of Security from 1995 to March 2009 passed away on 28 December 2016 aged 72. He continued teaching and research at Durham throughout the 1980s and was promoted to Senior Lecturer, Reader and ultimately to a personal chair in 1993, which was in recognition of his outstanding international research reputation. Amongst many other distinctions, he was made a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1977, and received its Bakerian medal in 2002. Initially arriving at Lancaster in 2013 as an Undergraduate, Rachel immediately revealed her true passions for people and higher education by working as a tour guide on campus and helping at recruitment events. He was also a key figure in getting the British Caving Library off the ground in 2008. He was succeeded by Professor Harry Hanham from 1985 to 1995 when Professor William Ritchie OBE came to Lancaster from her 'beloved Scotland'. We were departmental colleagues from 1966 to 1976 and I remember how quickly she became a valued member of the then small team. He was a mainstay of the local Liberal Democrat party, and in May 2019 had succeeded his colleague Roger Mace as elected councillor for Kellet Ward. Born in Leigh, John arrived at Lancaster, the first in his family to go on to higher education. He was curate at Broughton and become Vicar at Emmanuel Preston. Wing Commander RAF Regiment (retired) Brian Liversidge (MA Management Learning, 1998, Graduate) died at home on Sunday 20 October 2013 after a long illness, aged 69. He taught religious studies and mathematics at Scarisbrick Hall School, formerly Kingswood College, for many years. Damons early work was on modelling data with ordered categorical outcomes. She was President of the Council of Europes Committee for Culture, Education and the Media, and was chosen as UK European Woman of the Year in 1994. Den will be sadly missed by his two sons, Phil and Dan and two granddaughters as well as all of his colleagues from those pioneering years. He loved fishing and encouraged many pupils to follow him. During her placement, and in true Rachel spirit, she researched and co-devised a course with fellow graduate Tom Morley - Ready for University? an online resource designed to give new students an insight into what university life is really like. His scholarly output was such that he became a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, and even of the Royal Society of Arts There are also generations of students, not just at Lancaster, who had benefited considerably from his scholarship and teaching. After leaving Lancaster, Geoff gained a PhD at Newcastle University and went on to lecture at Newcastle, at Sheffield University and had two spells lecturing at Leuven in Belgium. He retired in the summer of 1997 and regularly participated in the weekly Ruskin Seminar series. Harry began working at Lancaster as Chair of Economics, then became Head of Economics in 1979. Professor Alan Williams (PhD Biological Sciences, 1977, BSc Biological Sciences, 1973, County) passed away on 4 May 2020. She was known as an active sailor whilst at Lancaster. He leaves a daughter, a son, five grandchildren and two great-children. Alistair arrived in Lancaster as an honorary/visiting Professor in 2007 before being made a Distinguished Professor in 2018. The following tribute was given by fellow-historian Professor Ian Kershaw: 'Dick Geary: legend once met, never forgotten. His friends will be walking in his memory in August 2021 https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/1220milesforTomTCClarke, Lord Judd, Honorary Fellow of the University died on 17 April 2021, at the age of eighty-six, after a distinguished career in public service. His own interests were in low-temperature physics and ultrasonic studies of solids. After his Lancaster degree he completed a PhD in Operational Research at the University of Southampton. He remained a Francophile and lover of red wine.Bob died shortly after diagnosis of an aggressive lymphoma. During the 90s Simons Palmer was regarded as one of the UK's most creative advertising agencies working with clients such as Nike, PlayStation, Virgin Atlantic and Wrangler. Emeritus Professor Carol Thomas from the Division of Health Research passed away on 22 September 2022. He achieved cricket nirvana in 2008 when he umpired a Halifax Cup match involving the Gentlemen of Philadelphia at Lords, albeit on the Nursery Ground. This was a new subject in universities and a major innovation for Lancaster. David returned to the UK to take up an academic post at Queens University in Belfast, before moving into industry with SmithKline Beecham in Essex. His monographs have run into several editions and made a significant impact in the field. 2023 Lancaster University. Can I read old copies of the West Australian Newspaper online? In 2003, he published a successful travel guide to Barcelona, but around 15 years ago began working with Barcelona TV commentating on lower league Argentinian games. He explored the debate about British economic relative decline after 1870 and its industrial foundations, especially in the great staples of cotton and coal - and this took him into a consideration of Government economic policy. Scott joined the University in October 2012 in the Jisc Regional Support Centre (RSC) based in Bailrigg House and in this role he supported practitioners and managers at learning providers across the Northwest. Having been active in the Merseyside Labour Party for a long time, he was elected as a City Councillor in Liverpool in 2019. In November 2020 Tom was diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer.
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