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SOF | OBITUARIES
is remembered as being firm, but always
family in Greece, a country that he loved.
with a kindly twinkle in his eye. He took
The funeral was held on 8 October at
groups of students on visits to Germany.
Crediton Parish Church. Due to the volume
From an OF viewpoint, he is remembered
of people who wanted to participate, and
for having played a huge role in
because of Covid-19 restrictions in the
converting the old Green Book into the
church, he was driven through the town,
digital database that we now use so
past The Three Little Pigs, the pub that he
regularly. It was for that work that he was
owned, on his way to the funeral.
elected Vice President of the SOF.
He joined the local Citizens’ Advice
Bureau and became regional Head.
John’s life was not without personal
sadness. In 1971 he married Lisa, who
after seven years contracted cancer, but
being a strict Christian Scientist, refused
medical treatment. In the words of brother
Alan, “They had no children, which was
a shame, as he would have made a
Maurice at his pub, The Three Little Pigs
brilliant father.” His paternal instincts were
transferred to his many nephews and
Maurice was a very charismatic and
nieces, who loved their ‘Uncle John’ – and
popular boy at Fram. He was a House
dare one say it? – to his student charges.
Captain and a very talented sports player,
Some eight years ago, John moved to
being School Captain of rugby, cricket and
Sussex to be closer to his family and
squash. In addition, he represented the
settled in Eastbourne. He and his brother
College in the hockey first team.
Alan holidayed and travelled many times
together, often to German-speaking
countries, indulging their love of music and
opera.
John had borne the handicap of a
crippled leg with great fortitude, and with
a determination not to allow it to stop him
doing things. He never complained
about it.
1968 Rugby Team – Captain Maurice Wonnacott
The team comprised S Westbrook, M Hughes, P
Barker, D Pemberton, M McGonicle, D Fellows,
R Melsom, R Henry, R.Burdon, D Brierley, G
Gibbons, M Wonnacott, A Knight, K Kerry, M
Stiles.
MAURICE WONNACOTT (K64-69)
Maurice passed away at the age of 69
on 25 August 2020 whilst on holiday with
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