Old Tettenhallians

Andrew Rutherford

19/12/2024

We have been informed of the passing last week of Andrew Rutherford who lived at Faintree, near Chetton, Bridgnorth. Andrew was 80 years old, and was at the College from around 1955-1960.
Andrew was a good rugby player and after leaving TC was a member of Wolverhampton Rugby Club, captaining the 1st XV for some years. He was also a member of Wolverhampton Lawn Tennis & Squash Club (Newbridge).

From the obituary in the Shropshire Star kindly sent in by Ian Fallon.

RUTHERFORD
Andrew Gordon Johnston

On December 1, 2024, suddenly at his home, Andrew Rutherford, aged 80 years.

Former first team Captain of Wolverhampton R.F.C. and a keen competitor at Wolverhampton Lawn Tennis and Squash Club.

The Husband of the late Georgi Rutherford, the loving Father of Scott, Abigail and James, Father-in-law of Annabel, James and Emma, and the dear Grandfather of Rocco and Alice, Grace and Ben, and Lily.

Much loved and greatly respected within the community, Andrew will be sadly missed by his Family, by his Friends and Neighbours and by all those dearest to him.

Private Funeral Service.

A Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving will be conducted at The Parish Church of St. Giles, Chetton, in the New Year, details to be announced later.

All inquiries to
Mr. C.C. Adams

Alan Taylor

12/12/2024

From Club Secretary Stephen Corns:

Dear all,
I am sad to report the passing this morning of Alan Taylor who I believe was 90 years old. He had been in New Cross Hospital for a few weeks.
Alan was at the College from 1943 to 1952 and was a keen rugby player both at TC and for some years afterwards. He lived at Trescott on the Bridgnorth Road. Until the covid pandemic he was still working, importing goods from Europe and the Middle East.
He enjoyed golf with his wife Sybil, and they were both members of South Staffs Golf Club. Alan was Captain of the OT Golf Society from 2013 to 2015.

The photo shows Alan who was awarded OT Golfer of the Year in 2012. With him is Philip Jennings who sadly also died a few weeks ago.

Roger Strudwicke

14/10/2024

We received this email from OT Club secretary Stepen Corns last week.

Dear all,
I have heard today of the passing this week of Roger Strudwicke, who was born on 14th January 1931. He was 93 years old and was at the College from 1944 to 1948.
Most of his working life was spent in the motor trade. He was a keen and talented golfer.
In recent years he has lived in the Thorneycroft apartments next to the College.

The Funeral will take place on Tuesday, 12th November - East Chapel at Bushbury Crematorium followed by a wake reception at South Staffs Golf Club.
Regards. Stephen

Our thoughts go out to Roger's friends and family.

Paul J Malin

07/10/2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Paul Malin aged 79.
Paul lived in Little Onn Church Eaton. He ran a plating company which he sold some 20 years ago, and then joined his wife's recruitment business.

John W Lawledge

07/10/2024

We are sad to announce the passing of John W Lawledge aged 94. John's son Martin wrote to inform us of his father's passing.
More details to follow.

Philip Jennings

25/09/2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Mr Philip Jennings.
Philip was 79 years old, born on 21st August 1945 and attended the College from 1953 to 1962.

Further information to follow.

Julian Bown

02/07/2024

The following was sent in by Mark Bown (TC1963-1967)

Philip Julian Bown, always known as Julian. Born 4 January 1949, died at North Middlesex Hospital on 2 July 2024

Attended TC from 1960 to 1968

Julian studied at Manchester Polytechnic and obtained an LLB grade 2. He then studied at Guildford Law College and obtained his part two qualification. He returned to Wolverhampton in 1969 and later qualified as a solicitor.

Survived by his long time partner Ernie Williams and his brother Mark Bown who also attended TC 1963-1967)

John Walter Skeldon

16/04/2024

We received the following from Steve Skeldon, John Skeldon's son informing us of his passing.

It is with sadness that I would like to report the death of my father, John Walter Skeldon, on February 3rd 2024. Dad loved his Tettenhall College days and was an avid cricketer, rugby player and footballer during his years as a pupil. He lived on Henwood Road, so school was literally a short run up the slope and retained long standing friendships with other Old Tettenhallians, including people such as Andrew Rutherford and often talked about his time at the College (he still had his cap when he died).