It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Ken Ranson, our Honorary Life President and former Chairman, on the 11th of  February 2022, aged 89. Ken never fully recovered from breaking his hip and succumbed to cardiac failure in Broomfield Hospital.

Ken was born on 12th September 1932 and attended Holloway School (1945-49). During WWII he was evacuated to Towcester along with the rest of the school. He spoke fondly of his experiences and time there.  During his National Service he boxed for the Army and was stationed at Windsor Castle, where he lived a charmed life. Whilst others were awoken from their slumbers with shouting, our Ken was told that his eggs and bacon were ready!

As Chairman of the Old Camdenians’ Club, Ken always looked forward to meeting with the Year 11 students on their Exam Results Day in August, welcoming them as ‘New Old Camdeninans’ and talking with them about their own aspirations in life. He was disappointed that he could not attend George and Pam Ives’s farewell  Annual Lunch last year, but he saw all the photos on our website.

Ken was a big man with a big heart. He was always willing to listen and give sound advice and counsel; Ken was a true friend to me during his time as Chairman. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Our sincere condolences go to his family at this time.

Ken’s funeral is on Thursday 24th February 2022, at 3.30pm, in the East Chapel, at Golders Green Crematorium, 62 Hoop Lane, London, NW11 7NL

There will be a reception after and we would prefer donations rather than flowers. Details of charities to follow.

Please let me know if you will be attending and I will let Ken’s daughter, Amanda Wolsey know.

Dr Ray Rowe