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Norman Rice

January 18, 1943 - May 12, 2020

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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Colin Ashby 2020-05-22 14:02:00 wrote:

I have fond memories of working with Norman, coaching the Colts rugby teams, over 40 years ago. Norman put us through demanding warm-up fitness sessions and Jonathan Maitland, TV reporter, was amongst those we coached together. Norman was always the most hospitable, cheerful and perfect gentleman with a great work ethic. His influence for the good on so many young lives as a Schoolmaster was always evident and he also helped new staff settle in to life at Epsom College with his warm personality, My wife Patricia and I remember with great fondness the warm and friendly hospitality offered by Norman and Carole at Epsom College, where we spent six happy years. Farewell and rest in peace Norman. Colin Ashby

Colin Ashby 2020-05-22 14:02:00 wrote: I have fond memories of working with Norman, coaching the Colts rugby teams, over 40 years ago. Norman put us through demanding warm-up fitness sessions and Jonathan Maitland, TV reporter, was amongst those we coached together. Norman was always the most hospitable, cheerful and perfect gentleman with a great work ethic. His influence for the good on so many young lives as a Schoolmaster was always evident and he also helped new staff settle in to life at Epsom College with his warm personality, My wife Patricia and I remember with great fondness the warm and friendly hospitality offered by Norman and Carole at Epsom College, where we spent six happy years. Farewell and rest in peace Norman. Colin Ashby

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