Attention: You are using an outdated browser, device or you do not have the latest version of JavaScript downloaded and so this website may not work as expected. Please download the latest software or switch device to avoid further issues.
18 Jul 2022 | |
Written by Lynn Swanevelder | |
Passing of friends |
Pam Day, Ernle Walter Day's second wife of 29 years, contacted us to let us know that he passed away on 25 June after a long battle with cancer. He had been in remission for over ten years before he became ill again three years ago.
Ernle Day was at Bishops from 1954 to 1957. He was a Cadet in the Cadet Detachment; played some matches for the First XV in 1957. He was a good sportsman and earned his boxing colours and half rugby colours. He stayed friends with his classmate Dennis Briggs (1957G) who was also in Gray House, until Dennis' death a few years ago.
After school he worked as an Industrial Chemist at UCT.
Ernle was 82 years old when passed away in Vincent Pallotti Hospital in Pinelands. There was a small but intimate memorial service for him in Thornton where he was living.
Pam described him as a private man who will be missed.
"People like Pieter do not come along often. We are blessed to have known him. The world has lost someone very special - a person who stands above most of us." More...
A memorial service is being held at 11AM on 1 April at The Vineyard Chapel at Summerhill More...
We say a sad farewell to a very flamboyant and colourful OD More...
He broke the 100 yard sprint as a youngster and held this record until recently! More...
Described beautifully by his daughter as "Stoic to the end despite months of illness; we'll always remember him for his … More...
Last year just under 500 ODs completed an online questionnaire, answering questions about the future strategy of the ODU More...
In December 2019 Cameron Bellamy (2000B), along with 5 other rowers, navigated their way through Drake Passage. Never has this been done before in a s… More...
Raymond Ackerman retires as Patron of the ODU just before his 92nd Birthday More...