He was one of the great scholars of Yugoslavia and a profoundly engaged figure in the years after its dissolution. He will be missed by fellow mentors and all those who knew him at Lancaster. Andy was incredibly well-loved by colleagues, students, staff and alumni. Whilst at Lancaster he was an active climber and mountaineer making lifelong friends through these activities. WebLatest Obituaries news, comment and analysis from the Guardian, the world's leading liberal voice February 28, 2023 (61 years old) View obituary. Dee Amy-Chinn (Politics 1981, Fylde) died on 3 December 2015, after four years of living with cancer. He struggled with a long illness but remained Al to the end: larger than life itself and will be missed and fondly remembered by many. Fundraising stunts included an auction of fellow students, and wheelbarrow races. Keith will be remembered as a much-valued colleague, patient with students and staff alike; committed to physics and to the institution of which he was a devoted member for over fifty years. "Jill was born in Manchester but her home was to be in Blackpool. Gill passed away at home on 29 December 2013. Paul, or as he was usually known PJ, started his University life in 1985 living in Block 2. He was a member of the Socialist Labour League, a fundamentalist Trotskyist grouping renowned for the dour political workaholism of its membership. , Jack M. Fiebert, 67 of Lancaster passed away at home Friday, January 21, 2022. He finally retired in 2015. On a visit to the University in 2009, then aged 91, was quoted as saying that to return to campus was 'a very magical experience' and that it was great to see lots of activity going on as it did 40 years ago. She died peacefully in Kirkcudbright Hospital on 16th June 2018 following a short illness. He kept up his interest in politics, history and wargaming throughout his life. He was an accomplished musician, sailor, and was the life and soul of the party. 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. In his columns, he would comment and cajole and criticise the university authorities and student leaders alike. He first joined the University in 1963 as Assistant Librarian, part of a small team temporarily based in a former stained-glass works at 23 Castle Hill. He was a fun-loving and caring character, also he was a great cook. A full obituary is published on the Lancaster University website, written by his son, Tom. In 2009 he was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2009 British Soap Awards. His teaching centred around statistical and condensed matter physics, and his research was focused on quantum fluids, especially superfluid helium-3 and helium-4. He came to Lancaster on 1 September 1966 as an assistant librarian, at the time when active preparations were afoot to move the Library from St Leonards House to its new, purpose-designed building at Bailrigg early the following year. WebMan accused of stabbing girl, 9, to death unfit to stand trial. John Hughes, Emeritus Professor of Sociological Analysis, died on 15 May 2015. It was a halcyon period of progress in post-conflict, unequalled before or after. He was a proud northerner, brought up in Burnley with a second home in Stratford where he retired to in 2010 where he was very much involved in the arts scene. Robin was a member of the former Geography department for about 20 years prior to leaving for a Chair at St Andrews in the 1990s. He also maintained regular contacts with the Alumni Office to provide advice and support for functions in Hong Kong such as manning of the Lancaster University booth at the British Education Week as well as holding pre-departure briefings to new students going to Bailrigg every September.Thanks to the generous support from the University, local alumni were able to meet at least once every year. The mysterious deaths of a Lancaster software developer and his family on a hiking trail were not a case of murder, police say. 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. Christine Nightingale, Office Manager for the Office for the Associated Institutions until her retirement in 2010 died on 11 December 2020. She retired from Lancaster University Library in September 2000, after 34 years of dedicated service. 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. From 2002-2010 he was Head of School and then Dean of the Faculty of Management & Law at the University of Surrey. How times have changed in the magazine world. He took early retirement in 2008 and was given Emeritus status. The place to find and share news of a death in the UK Tony Madeley former University Safety and Radiation Protection Officer passed away suddenly on February 23rd 2020. https://FamilySearch.org : 18 July 2022. Al had led an interesting life before finding a home with the University and was never shy of regaling friends and colleagues with stories varying from his time studying at Slade School of Fine Art to managing the Alex pub and Warehouse nightclub in the city centre, and a myriad of other adventures. Dee became a Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University and then, from 2006, at Stirling University - in the Department of Communication, Media and Culture. He was previously Professor of Information Management at Brunel University, and an associate of Henley Management College. Professor Peter Harman from the Department of History died on 14 August 2014, at the age of 70, after a long illness. Andy was an influential member of the Retail Services department, his hard work and dedication to his team and his tireless desire to give all students a great experience at University were an inspiration to everyone who came into contact with him. Richard A Fagence (English, 1967, Lonsdale) a founding student at Lancaster died on 16 February 2019, aged 72. A full obituary appeared in The Guardian. 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. He enjoyed the sense of being at the centre of University life and working productively with colleagues and students across the campus to develop Lancasters reputation as a student-friendly institution. His major research endeavour was on the 19th-century physicist James Clerk Maxwell, whose seminal contributions - field theory and statistical physics - rank in importance with the work of Newton and Einstein and whose writings have been widely influential. He taught at Glasgow and Manchester, before coming to Lancaster and joining the new Department of Physics on 1st October 1964 as a senior lecturer in Theoretical Physics. He was described as a 'story genius' an wrote over 600 episodes of the soap 'Coronation Street' - more than any other writer in the show's history. Creating an obituary on Echovita is free. He enjoyed socialising in the legendary Shakespeare Hotel and what then was the newly built County College Bar. She was much loved as a teacher, and formidable as a writer and researcher. Dr Richard Payne (MRes Science of the Environment, 2001, Graduate) passed away in May 2019 while attempting to climb Peak 6477, a previously unclimbed subsidiary peak of one of Indias highest mountains, Nanda Devi.Richard was a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Geography at the University of York where he had taught since 2015. She was delighted when her daughter, Jane, chose to come to Lancaster University in 2005 giving her a great excuse to make many return trips and visit old haunts. His first teaching post was at Guthlaxton school in Leicestershire, followed by his appointment as Head of Department at Prince William school in Oundle in the early 1970s. Death Notices | funeral-notices.co.uk After a career in teaching and later in sales, he will certainly be remembered for his untiring work as a Lib Dem Councillor in Windsor for 17 years. He then worked as the official biographer of novelist Graham Greene. Professor Bob Hale passed away on 12 December 2017 aged 72. The University was very much a part of his life: he met his beloved late wife Ursula (Uschi) whilst working there, and he dedicated himself to his students throughout his career. Aaron remained in close contact with many alumni and graduate Dr Muren Zhan shared the following story with us:"Aaron was the first person I met at Lancaster. The founding director of the School, Professor Alec Ross, and Mr Cockburn developed and gained approval for certificate, diploma and degree schemes at St Martins College in Lancaster, Edge Hill College of Education and four smaller colleges in the region. Throughout Dens teenage years he was a regular at the Cavern Club where he witnessed the early days of the Beatles whose music continued to inspire him all his life. Lancaster Tim embodied the values of Lancaster and was dedicated to the contribution he and his team could make towards the Universitys success. 0:53. 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. He leaves behind a wife, Vivian. 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 Raymond Saffin (MPhil Physics, 1972, Bowland) passed away in September 2011 after a short illness, aged 64. A tribute from colleague, Professor Jane Simpson, appears on the LU website. He joined the Department of Mathematics and Statistics in 2011, following a successful period as Professor of Mathematics at Leeds. 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. She devoted her professional life to the study of Russia. David Bennett Taylor, MA Marketing graduate from November 1974, died on 10 February 2014. Later in life Asraf enjoyed travelling but was never happier than when at home with his family and fish and chips. 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). Philip chose the public sector joining the British civil service immediately after graduate school, eventually serving in the Department of the Environment, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Treasury. On successful completion, he returned to Nigeria to take up the post as Office Manager for LU Ghana heading up a small team. He was Chancellor of Vaal University of Technology, and also holds a Lancaster PhD. We were departmental colleagues from 1966 to 1976 and I remember how quickly she became a valued member of the then small team. The Right Honourable Lord Thomas Taylor of Blackburn CBE JP DL died on Friday 25 November 2016 following an accident. Professor Tony Gunault died on 30 October 2019 after a short illness. She was also our key go-to person supporting media statistics for REF and a friendly face in the TV and radio studios. A fuller obituary appears on the Lancaster University website. His passing is a huge loss to the scientific community, especially in the areas of peatlands and climate change.. His speech that day lived long in the memory for the cheer and chuckles it brought. Next motherhood first with Ellie Mae then Daisy (named respectively after television characters from The Beverly Hillbillies and The Dukes of Hazzard). Obituaries in LNP today: Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 [links]. Yes, flower arrangements are fulfilled and delivered by local florists from Lancaster. He is reunited with his beloved wife of He will long be remembered with great affection. He also furthered town-gown relations by holding parties at the long gone, but not forgotten, Casa Baba cafe in Lancaster. On April 4, 2023, sadly, but peacefully, passed away, aged 106. 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. Despite a long and often very painful struggle with his own health, he always remained positive and optimistic. He was made a Professor Emeritus on 1 September 2006. Steve also played a central role in the life of County College during his time at Lancaster, culminating in holding the role of College Dean for 10 years from 2006 and Vice-Principal from 2016 until his death. He met his first wife, Jenny (nee Jordan) at Lancaster and leaves behind two children by his first marriage, two step-children by his second marriage to Tracy and nine grandchildren from the two marriages, for whom he provided an endless supply of fun, encouragement and guidance. Antony Michael Hulme (PhD Operational Research, 1974, MA Operational Research, 1965, Bowland) passed away on 2 December 2019. He had diverse interests in literature, music and art. After the release of Mandela, Xolani returned in 1993 to a South Africa in dire need of technically qualified Africans. Doctors from general practice in Lancaster attended by rotation, and there were nine beds and two resident nursing sisters. Colin Adams, former Planning Officer from 1990 to 2004 died on Friday 1 May, aged 75. Martin played rugby at Lancaster and was a keen supporter of many sports, especially cricket and horseracing. He was involved in the development of the alumni programme at Lancaster and served for many years on the Court of the University. He moved to become the Founding Principal of the Royal Northern College of Music in 1973. Throughout Toms illness, the friends that he had made at school, university & work rallied around to support him but despite the best medical efforts of the Christie Hospital in Manchester, it was a fight that he could not win. She worked internationally, including in Berlin and at the British School at Rome. Andy Shaw, University staff member, passed away after a short period of illness on 6 July 2018. After his resignation over a dispute seven years later, he became freelance, writing and editing the two-page Saturday supplement on racing for the Daily Star up until his death. Family Announcements, Newspaper Notices | Your Local Paper George Cockburn, former University Secretary died on 16 July 2019. She would leave no stone unturned in seeking out the support they needed. Originally from Castleford, Yorkshire, Malcolm joined Lancaster in 1972 as one of the porters. He attended Kings School, Tynemouth where he had considerable academic and sporting success and became head boy. He was a quantitative human geographer with expertise in spatial statistics who was well known for his publications on methods in geography. Obituaries Somehow, he could always get away with being cheeky. Ian Stewart (English & Medieval Studies, 1980, Furness) died on 11 June 2017 from a brain tumour. Professor Krejci taught in the Departments of French Studies, German Studies and Religious Studies from 1969 to 1983 and received an honorary doctorate from the University in 2000. Support local journalism. From 1989 onwards she represented a range of regional interests in Europe. He was also a gifted organiser and was instrumental in establishing the Socialist Society on campus which for the first (and only) time, united the various left-wing factions into a major force in the university. Sir John Manduell CBE, the first Director of Music at Lancaster in 1968 passed away on 25 October 2017 at the age of 89. In his early career, Tony was employed by several major companies including Dunlop, ICL and British Leyland. But he was a great listener who had a big heart would do anything for anybody real salt of the earth.Born and bred in Garstang, Dave left Garstang High School at 15 and became an apprentice motor mechanic at the former Oliver Rix Garage in Lancaster. Derek Kingsland, (Engineering, 1973, Furness) aged 71 who was in the first Engineering intake at Lancaster, died from pancreatic cancer on 23 June 2022. Database with images. Richard started with the Physics Department in 1967 and retired in 1996, however, he continued to work on a part-time basis until 1999. Bill took early retirement in the mid-1990s and is remembered as a fine Lancaster colleague and as a passionate believer in the power of plants to transform the lives of people in all neighbourhoods, inspiring thousands of people to take part in North West in Bloom and strengthen their communities. An obituary written by Steve Kempster appears on the Lancaster University website. Lancaster Guardian Anthony Max Hill (MA French Studies, 1969, BA French Studies, 1967, Lonsdale) died on 1 April 2022. Brian took early retirement as a Reader in Spectroscopy in 1996 returning on a buyback scheme to an active research career in Environmental Science. When the Department of Social Administration was set up in 1974, he played a part in its Centre for Youth, Crime and Community. After graduating, he remained in Lancaster to obtain his teaching certificate, practising at Heversham Grammar School. Malcolm Kear, County College Porter from 1972-2002, passed away on 11 July 2018. A full obituary appeared on The Guardian website. (Bob) Moffit, and the original design of University House included a few small rooms on D floor where students could be looked after when they were ill. He met Jan on the badminton court & they married a year later. She was the strong heart at the centre of the office, ensuring that process was followed, file records were correct and that the thousands of students from dozens of institutions with which the University partnered could be confident that their Lancaster awards were as secure and accurate as any coming from the Bailrigg campus. He was also a stalwart supporter of national organizations such as the London Mathematical Society, which he served as an editor and as a Council Member, the British Mathematical Colloquium, of which he organized a highly successful meeting in Leeds in 2000, celebrating the new millennium, and the North British Functional Analysis Seminar, which he served as treasurer. Professor Emeritus Keith Soothill died in February 2014. Dame Kathleen had a distinguished career as a mathematician, including as the first woman President of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications and as an outstanding researcher on magic squares; as an educationalist, for which she was appointed DBE in 1971; and as an expert amateur astronomer. He was included in the 1966 World Cup squad which England won but missed out on the tournament due to injury. Wendy Francis former Departmental Officer for Politics, Philosopher and Religion, passed away on 15 November 2020. As well as taking on a part-time role at the university in retirement, Stephie was heavily involved with the local Rotary Club and was very proud of becoming a Local councillor for the Conservative Party representing Bare, where she lived, and really took an interest in the local area. His monographs have run into several editions and made a significant impact in the field. Chris Kenny-Levick, former Marketing Lecturer passed away on 26 January 2021. 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. LNP|LancasterOnline publishes submitted obituaries in each of its daily editions and in a searchable format online atlancasteronline.com/obituaries. Arthur's full obituary is on the University's internal website. He published widely, including some 17 books and many journal articles. Anne was a lecturer at Lancaster from 1965 to 1971, she was a member of the Department of English; primarily a poet but someone who also taught stylistics and even general linguistics, as well as American literature. Graham leaves a widow, Avril, and a son, Alex, and became a grandfather shortly before his death. He eventually developed his career in the insurance field working at Lloyds of London, managing a team, and specialising in contracts. Dr Jayne Steel (English & Creative Writing, 1995, County, MA Creative Writing, PhD English) died on 10 October 2015 aged 57. Dr Kayvan Walker, passed away 2 March 2022 in the city of Mackay, Queensland. As one of its founding members, his passing away is a great loss to the Association. Professor Robin Flowerdew has recently passed away after a long illness. His full obituary appears on the BBC Sport website. He is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter and seven grandchildren. Michela Masci, formerly of the Department of Languages and Cultures passed away on 14 November 2019. When the university in the late 1980s began to push forward on external collaborations, Dick was seconded to the central administration, while retaining links with Physics. WebPassed away suddenly in the Royal Lancaster infirmary on 13th May 2022. 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. He was a Conservative MP representing first Brighouse & Spenborough and then Keighley between 1983 and 1997. By Sean Gleaves Published 22nd Apr 2022, 15:17 BST - 1 min read Updated 22nd Apr 2022, 17:23 BST Police were called to reports of a sudden death in Morecambe Road at around 5.12am on Friday (April 22). Pauls natural ability to bring to life his expertise gleaned from working on the submarine programmes was widely recognised and valued by students and staff alike. She initially joined on a short-term basis just keep the grey cells active over the winter period when it was more difficult to enjoy her usual pastimes of hill-walking and utilising her pilot's license. He was born in 1955 in KwaZulu Natal but moved to Swaziland. Carl OKeeffe, a 49-year-old man from Lancaster, was attending a birthday party with his niece in the Kong Adventure Centre in Keswick, Cumbria on 22 April, Sky He could be found holding forth in Bowland College bar and JCR daily. Donelda Dee Bolduc, 68, of Leola, PA, passed away at Hospice in Mount Joy, PA on 1/15/2022. She later moved to Garstang Creamery where she met her husband George and they subsequently had three children. He leaves behind his wife Pilar Murias, a Professor of Economics at the University of Santiago de Compostela and a young daughter. Geoff had wide-ranging talents and interests. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Gill Atkinson formerly a Lancaster University Methodist Chaplain passed away on Thursday 9 December 2021. His talents included an ability to integrate the world of practice with the world of theory enabling him to make a significant and lasting impact on the students that he taught and supervised. She joined the University in 1975 as a secretary in the then School of Education. His RandomPottins blog can still be accessed. After being awarded degrees from Bristol, Manchester and London, Geoff came to Lancaster as senior lecturer in Marketing on 1st September 1973. He later completed the Graduate Diploma in Law at The City Law School, University in London. In later years, along with Peter Waller, he made annual visits to campus and his old haunts in Lancaster and Morecambe. David Murphy, former Programme Director of the Executive MBA (2000-2005) passed away on 23 November 2019. He received an honorary doctorate (LLD Doctor of Laws) in 1996. His edition of The Scientific Letters and Papers of James Clerk Maxwell was published in three volumes by Cambridge University Press (1990-2002) and reissued in digital paperback in 2008. Judith will be remembered by many contemporaries in Pendle for her individual style which marked her out against the uniformity of the late-1970s denim-clad campus. He provided enthusiastic and inspirational support to students and colleagues over five decades. He left to set up Mayday Productions with Barry Lucas. Since his retirement David was in demand and held many temporary contracts with WMS in teaching from 2007 to March 2013. Quietly efficient and working long hours, he was effective and prudent. She was a huge advocate for public transport and it is a testament to her character that Stephie made a point of nipping down to the underpass when on campus to chat to the drivers that she had worked with for so many years, always making herself available to offer them some friendly advice or words of wisdom. A member of Cartmel College (where she met her partner, Jeremy Crow as freshers) Louize graduated with a first class honours in marketing with theatre studies, at the time, and perhaps still, a unique combination. Bob retired from Royal Holloway University, London on health grounds in December 2020, where he was Professor of Information Management, and Dean of the Faculty of Management, Economics and Law. He was a teaching assistant in Religious Studies and Assistant Dean in Lonsdale College. (Peter Cundill, St Andrews). Latterly he became an educational advisor to the County and a leadership mentor for prospective Head Teachers. She later joined the NHS as an accountant and became Deputy Director of Finance of several NHS organisations in the Midlands. Results for 'obituary' | Lancaster Guardian | Publication After three years he graduated and gained a scholarship at Columbia University, New York, before returning to Britain in 1966 then starting at Lancaster University as one of the first research students in Environmental Sciences.
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