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OBITUARIES
Martin Andrew Sleeuw
MARTIN ANDREW SLEEUW, (G80-84) :
Died on 16th
June 2020. A report in the East Anglian Daily Times noted
that Martin was a skilled Chartered Surveyor and BREEAM
accredited professional. He worked for a total of 11 years
for Targetfollow Estates Limited as a senior director between
2001 and 2018. Martin was a major contributor to significant
property projects in the UK and Germany, overseeing the
refurbishment of Centre Point in London and Baskerville House
in Birmingham, as well as numerous other projects. Not only
was his work high standard and of consistent exceptional
quality - it was always done with integrity. Martin had a
particular interest and enthusiasm for the environmental impact
of property, which informed his work with Targetfollow and with
the University of East Anglia. Whilst with UEA he was involved
in the development and establishment of The Enterprise Centre
- an award-winning sustainable building. While his work was
respected internationally, Martin was seen as a key figure and
authority in the East Anglian real estate industry and his passing
away leaves a presence that will be sorely missed. Within the
industry where he had worked for 30 years, he enjoyed huge
respect from his colleagues - many of whom were also close
friends.
Michael Spencer
MICHAEL SPENCER, (R51-58 ):
Died suddenly during the
night of on 22nd April 2020.
Although he had been hospitalised a couple of years
previously, Michael seemed to have made a full recovery –
indeed, very shortly before his death he had been chatting
to long-term OI golfing and cricketing friend, Karl Daniels.
We have a scorecard dated 4th August 1958 – OFs v OIs
at Ipswich – showing that Michael not only scored 122 not
out, but also bowled Karl for just 6. A handsome cricketing
win for the OFs, but, more enduringly, a win for friendships
that would survive. That final conversation typified the
friendships that developed through Michael’s sporting
prowess.
Michael hailed from Chelmsford, son of Chelmsford
sportsman WG (Don) Spencer. He continued to appear
occasionally in Chelmsford sporting circles even after
work took him away. In 1976 he won Chelmsford GC’s
Douglas Wells Trophy. Wherever he found himself, Mike
found an outlet for his sporting energies and talents.
He was a fine all-round sportsman, a stalwart of OFGS
for many years, a regular member of the Halford Hewitt
team and Captain o of the Society in 1996. He was still
a regular attendee at OFGS meetings and matches and
was always a joy to play with. He was a member of Ipswich
Golf Club at Purdis Heath and had twice been Club
Captain, in 2006 and then 2009. He picked up with his
Essex roots in arranging an annual golf match with the Old
Felstedians, many of whom were hockey players too. The
picture shows Michael on the extreme left, in the bar at
Aldeburgh Golf Club in 2016, alongside other OF golfers.
President’s Putter
Dunlop sportsman of the year
Dunlop sportsman of the year
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