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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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Jeremy Gould 2020-05-26 16:14:11 wrote:

Norman was my first House Tutor when I arrived in Propert in 1972. I remember a rather stern and earnest young man, who was still finding his way as a new teacher. His nickname of Spock, due to his resemblance to that great character in Star Trek (or so we thought!) was possibly rather harsh but Spock was one of the good guys in that TV series, as was Norman. However, he rapidly grew into the role and his career record at Epsom speaks for itself. It was always a joy catching up with him on any visits to the College and I never ceased to be amazed at his memory for names. He will be missed but not forgotten, as these many messages confirm the mark he made on many of the students who passed through the College in his 44 years.

Jeremy Gould 2020-05-26 16:14:11 wrote: Norman was my first House Tutor when I arrived in Propert in 1972. I remember a rather stern and earnest young man, who was still finding his way as a new teacher. His nickname of Spock, due to his resemblance to that great character in Star Trek (or so we thought!) was possibly rather harsh but Spock was one of the good guys in that TV series, as was Norman. However, he rapidly grew into the role and his career record at Epsom speaks for itself. It was always a joy catching up with him on any visits to the College and I never ceased to be amazed at his memory for names. He will be missed but not forgotten, as these many messages confirm the mark he made on many of the students who passed through the College in his 44 years.

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