Dr Peter F . Todd, CChem FRCS. 27th October 1934 – 18th June 2025

Dr Peter F . Todd, an Eminent Old Camdemnian, and a stalwart supporter of the OCC died on 18th June 2025, aged 90 years.

Peter F . Todd was born on 27th October 1934, in University College Hospital and in his early years lived with his parents in Axminster Road, Holloway. Peter started at Primary school as war broke out in 1939 and remembers the school teacher coming round to teach small groups of children in their own homes. Peter entered Holloway Grammar School in 1946 and discovered Chemistry, a match that was to define the rest of his life.

Sadly, his father died when he was seventeen and any chance of University was closed off as he needed a job to support himself and his mother. Peter became a lab assistant at ICI Welwyn and continued his education at night school studying for an Associateship of the Royal Institute of Chemistry. Following this, ICI supported and encouraged him to try for a University place. However, this time, two years compulsory National Service got in the way and he was stationed at Chepstow in Wales teaching young apprentices Chemistry and Mathematics.

Finally, in 1962 he gained a place at Cambridge University to study for his PhD in Chemistry. Peter’s is a story of perseverance that eventually paid off. After completing his degree, he returned to ICI, this time working at Runcorn Heath, Manchester and finally settling at Wilton, North Yorkshire. After thirty years with ICI, he became the laboratory manager at Sanderson Chemical Consultants, retiring at 58.

Peter spent 32 years in contented retirement pursuing various interests and hobbies including gardening and writing, surrounded by family and friends. Peter was in regular correspondence with the Old Camdenians Club during his retirement and a keen supporter of the George Ives 50+ club over many years.

Our most sincere condolences to Valerie, his wife, and family at this difficult time

Ray Rowe