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Alex Patterson, '46-'51, VUA | alexpatterson~AT~videotron~DOT~ca

Hi Mike,
It’s Christmas Eve here in Montreal and all the family are here for the celebrations, from two years old to seventy eight. We’ve had really poor weather for the last few days with 25 cm of snow, ice pellets and freezing rain. The temperature currently is -14 C going down to - 18 C tonight. With the windchill factor it feels like -25 C.
However it’s getting better and promises to be better for tomorrow. So I wish you and all your readers and contributors, a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Take good care of yourselves and your loved ones wherever you may be, after all that’s all that really matters.
Regards from a cold but clear skied Montreal.
Alex Patterson

Tue 24-Dec-2013 21:53 - Montreal, Canada

clouston chalmers | clouston1~AT~shaw~DOT~ca

Re David Abernethy.
Worked with David from 1946 until 1954.
One of the men I looked up to in my lifetime
South Shields is a better place today because of the volunteer work David did with the Rotary Club (and others).
It's the quiet people who pass through this life that make a difference.
David was one.

Fri 20-Dec-2013 20:41 - Cranbrook BC Canada

Ed Forster | r2edforster~AT~live~DOT~ca

Another Xmas is almost here, I only recall about 84 of them (88 next month)
I'd like to wish Mike & all the GB contributors a great Xmas & a healthy & happy new year from a snowy & caad PEI.

Thu 19-Dec-2013 12:40 - PEI Canada

Joan Geach | jgeach~AT~y7mail~DOT~com

My father David Parr Abernethy passed away suddenly at home in Durham he was 91 years old. He attended South Shields High Scool for Boys from 1931 to 1938.

Mon 16-Dec-2013 05:47

From Mike T: Joan - a belated thank you for letting us know, and our sympathies.

Alex Patterson, '46-'51, VUA | alexpatterson~AT~videotron~DOT~ca

David Callund.
I was saddened by the news of David’s passing and thank Eric for informing us and Neale for his heartfelt words. During one of my ‘googling’ sessions a couple of years ago, I tried David’s name to see what, if anything, would emerge. Not surprisingly, a synopsis of his professional life was displayed as well as a company profile showing his rise through local, national and international successes. There was also a photograph that showed him as an older but not much different version of the David I knew. I was not surprised at his accomplishments, given his personality and abilities when I knew him as a classmate from 1946 to 1951.
He didn’t appear to be a ‘swot’ although his performance in class and exam results would suggest otherwise. He was bright, humorous, articulate and had an air of maturity that I’m sure would have been a great asset in later life. What came to mind when I read Eric’s letter, was Wordsworth’s poem which contains the line, “the child is father of the man” for I am certain that the boy that I was privileged to know, grew to be a good husband and father, a good friend and colleague...in short a good man who lived a good life.
Requiescat in pace.
Alex Patterson,
Montreal.

Tue 10-Dec-2013 01:25 - Montreal, Canada

Neale Backhouse | nealebackh~AT~gmail~DOT~com

Hi Mike
Sad new indeed from Eric on the death of David Callund. As Eric reminds us, David was a debonair and colourful presence in the 1951 edition of 5UA, a clever and talented boy, always one of the first to raise his hand and become involved in whatever discussion a teacher may have introduced. And he could speak English too! David had a ready laugh and a personality to suit.
The fact that he did so well in later life will come as no surprise to those of us who knew him and shared our formative years with him, from 1946 to 1951 (1953 in Eric's case)
Hail and farewell, David.

Mon 9-Dec-2013 19:14 - Victoria BC Canada

Eric Moyse | eric~DOT~moyse~AT~sky~DOT~com

David Callund
It is only recently that I have heard that my old school friend died at the age of 77 on 4 June this year. I am sure that his former classmates, Neale and Alex will be equally saddened by this news.
David and I were friends in the sixth form together and although afterwards we almost lost touch, he sought me out when I moved south in 1981 and we met occasionally after that. It was then that I discovered that he had become a world-renowned expert on occupational pensions with appointments including Chief Technical Adviser to the International Labour Office, Adviser to the European Commission on cross-border pensions and Special Adviser to the Chilean government. The firm he founded, Callund Consulting remains a leader in this field.
Throughout this distinguished career David remained his debonair generous self and it was a pleasure to be in his company. My thoughts are with his wife Christine and their family.

Sat 7-Dec-2013 11:02 - United Kingdom

Eric Moyse | eric~DOT~moyse~AT~sky~DOT~com

Fred Grey
Alumni who were taught by or knew Fred should look up an item currently included in the Cookson Country column of the South Tyneside Today website www.shieldsgazette.com. Fred's life is being celebrated mainly by former birdwatching friends with an exhibition at the Customs House.

Fri 15-Nov-2013 11:22 - Reading, United Kingdom

Bryan Cooper | brayncc~AT~gmail~DOT~com

The match George referred to took place in 1956 and is referred to in this link http://www.southtyneside.info/article/2054/Match-Ma
rks-100-Years-Of-Successful-School-Football-In-Sou
th-Tyneside.
John Talbut & Ronnie Fenton also have their own entries on Wikipedia.

Wed 9-Oct-2013 18:48 - North Wales

Robin Leslie | rbn_leslie~AT~yahoo~DOT~co~DOT~uk

I remember both Ronnie fenton and John Talbut, both were in the same year as me and John Talbut was in the same form under Mr Halling. John Talbut and I and Victor Muncaster formed the successful under 14 relay team that won the relay at the Durham County Championships at Darlington Rolling Mills ground in 1954. Jack had entered the High School after coming up to Tyneside from Wandsworth in London. I'm sure Jack Talbut was an England schoolboy international! Not only was Jack full of fun in class and elsewhere he was a pleasure to know. Ronnie Fenton I knew less well but for his size he could hit a ball with force and was a very nippy dribbler. God rest Ronnie I have never forgotten either him or Jack. In 1954 I sadly left my very happy years at the High School and went on to Barnard Castle School, but I will always treasure those two years at the High School.

Thu 3-Oct-2013 20:04 - United Kingdom

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