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Norman Rice

January 18, 1943 - May 12, 2020

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It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Norman from cancer. Norman retired from the College in June 2015 after 44 years of teaching at Epsom. In his time, he had been Head of Economics and a Tutor in Propert and Crawfurd. In 1978 he became Housemaster of Fayrer, Third Master in 1991, Senior Master in 1994, and Deputy Head in 1998. Following his first 'retirement' in 2003, Norman became the Honorary Secretary of the OE Club for three years, while continuing to teach Economics at the College part-time. Norman gave a full contribution to sport, notably in football (he was a fine player himself) and in coaching athletics (in his prime, he excelled as a Triple Jumper). His passion for athletics meant that he continued to compete at veteran meetings long after most of his contemporaries had retired. Headmaster, Jay, Piggot, says, "The man simply was indefatigable; he imbued all the finest qualities of a complete schoolmaster, he will be missed." Norman is survived by his wife, Carole, and daughters Jennifer, Zoe and Danielle.

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2020-05-21 11:37:24 wrote:

Norman was a great a man, a legend here at Epsom College and Fayrer House. He was someone who I always looked up to. He was a lovely man who had the perfect blend of personality, character, warmth and ferocity to be the ultimate school master and he will be truly missed. Not a day goes past, as I continue to trend the Fayrer corridors, where I do not remember my time as a pupil in the House with Norman guiding me, and many others along, hearing his voice and picturing him where he always stood in the corridors. Lots of people and OEs have been in touch with me as the current Fayrer Housemaster with messages and kind words. They are all thoroughly deserved, he was an amazing man who had an impact on so many friends, family, people, pupils and colleagues. He will never be forgotten here at Epsom and I feel lucky and privileged to have been a pupil under his guidance, a colleague and a friend. We send you all our love and sincere condolences. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Stuart and the Fayrer Community.

2020-05-21 11:37:24 wrote: Norman was a great a man, a legend here at Epsom College and Fayrer House. He was someone who I always looked up to. He was a lovely man who had the perfect blend of personality, character, warmth and ferocity to be the ultimate school master and he will be truly missed. Not a day goes past, as I continue to trend the Fayrer corridors, where I do not remember my time as a pupil in the House with Norman guiding me, and many others along, hearing his voice and picturing him where he always stood in the corridors. Lots of people and OEs have been in touch with me as the current Fayrer Housemaster with messages and kind words. They are all thoroughly deserved, he was an amazing man who had an impact on so many friends, family, people, pupils and colleagues. He will never be forgotten here at Epsom and I feel lucky and privileged to have been a pupil under his guidance, a colleague and a friend. We send you all our love and sincere condolences. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Stuart and the Fayrer Community.

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