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Dr Ian Hotchkiss, 73, passed away on August 19 2025 from cancer. Born in the Isle of Man on September 11 1951, he lived in Westwoodside from 1980, known to many as a capable teacher and a stalwart & caring man. His many accomplishments include a PhD in fluorine chemistry, and a long career in teaching, beginning when he was invited to help build Saudi Arabia's first university, King Faisal University, and then continuing at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and then Leeds Grammar School. His expertise earned him the roles of Head of Chemistry, Head of Science, AQA Chief Examiner for Chemistry A-Levels, Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, and Deputy Headmaster. He will be remembered as a caring father, a superb chemist, a man of robust morals, wide travels, great humour, and tremendous courage. Not a day went by that he did not work for the benefit of others, especially his loving wife Jacqueline Hotchkiss for whom he cared throughout her long illness until her death in May 2024. Thousands of men & women were set onto a better path having passed through his classroom, or mentored by him. He will be greatly missed.

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Ian had recently disclosed to me his prognosis, saying with characteristic stoicism that he was ready for The Good Lord to call him at his discretion and that he had rejected any proposal for the intervention of intrusive surgery. That same stoicism characterized his whole professional life. He was an outstanding academic, by all accounts of his students a gifted and devoted teacher and with declared ambition for his colleagues, his department and the School. He delivered results aplenty. Not least, was his experience and expertise as a chief examiner by which we all benefitted: the staff, the advancement of our students, the reputation of LGS. On Sports day, he was happily willing to supervise the inter-House tug-of-war, which proved to be another field in which he and his beloved Jackie were perfect partners, a small thing in the context of his outstanding career, but another memorable example of his enthusiasm and the breadth of his devotion. On behalf of School, colleagues and students past, eternal gratitude. Peter Jolly

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Dad was always happiest when doing things, preferably that benefited more than just himself. Clearing the snow of 2010 was an all-hands affair to get the cars, drives, and roads cleared, with the local farmers' JCBs chipping in as snow plows. Despite the hazards and difficulties, late supplies to the Isle, it was in its own way quite fun.

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Both Mum & Dad were deeply interested in history. From antiques fairs to stately homes, we visited so many lovely places. Dad was always snapping away with a camera, and it was rare to actually find a photo with him in! Here's one from one of their many visits.

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