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| 28 Jul 2025 | |
| Written by Lisa Mina | |
| Lives Remembered |
Chris was born in Ilford in August 1930 and attended Cranbrook College before starting at Chigwell in 1941. He thoroughly enjoyed his years at the school, particularly cricket and football, so much so, that he and his wife, Alice, fulfilled a strong desire to send both of their sons, Michael and David to Chigwell.
After leaving school Chris completed his National Service with the 7th Queens Own Hussars being stationed first in Durham then in Luneberg, Germany.
Chris was employed by Reed International for over 40 years working in advertising for a prestige boating magazine ‘Motor Boat and Yachting’. This afforded him the opportunity to travel frequently - to Europe, the US and Asia.
Chris met Alice by chance, whilst on holiday in Switzerland with Colin Tait (OC 1939-1946), and were married in 1960. Switzerland and the mountains always remained special to him.
In retirement Chris kept active through pursuing new interests such as Golf, the National Trust and the West Essex Ramblers. He also regularly attended the OC Lunch Club which he thoroughly enjoyed.
Chris died peacefully on 18th January aged 94 and is survived by his wife, two sons and three grandchildren.
BY ALICE ROGERS (WIFE)
