Prior Park College run a Prayer group and they welcome submissions from the Prior community, you may need some focused thought if you are having a tough time, a relative may be very ill and would appreciate a prayer being said for them and sadly they can be called upon for when you lose someone.
We will only publish these with the permission of the family.
You can subscribe to this page and therefore be automatically notified if a new prayer has been requested. You can also add your own memories, a funny story, an old habit that used to drive you nuts but was so typical of the person - they will be added to the specific prayer. These anecdotes can often help the family and strengthen the positive thoughts going to people in need of your support and care.
Please never hesitate in contacting me for further guidance and help with this page.
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Dr Judith Haworth, Former parent and governor
Please can we ask for your thoughts and prayers to be focused on the Haworth family, especially her husband, John. Their six children; Peter, Andrew, James, Matthew, Clare, and Joseph, all of whom attended the College are also in our thoughts as we will be lighting candles for them in the Chapel. After a long battle with cancer, of Dr Judy Haworth died on 21 April 2021
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Father Peter Cornwell, Former Staff
Father Peter Cornwell was at College 1992-1998 as the Chaplain. He was known for his friendship, kindness and passion for history. He wrote The Phoenix in 2005 which has been updated with Denis Clarke in 2016 - a treasure trove of stories and background history to Prior Park College.
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Anthony Lowe, 1963
Just received this message from Tony's son today and if you remember him, he would be delighted to hear from you via snail mail......post to keep his spirits up.
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Matron Eileen McPeake, Former Staff
Just heard the really sad news that Nurse Eileen McPeake passed away last night (24 Jan 2021) in Australia. She was a member of the Prior community for so many years 1982-2004) and loved by so many. Our thoughts are with the family who surrounded her in love for her last years - what a blessing. Candles will be lit across the world for her. Please if you have any memories you would like to share with the family just message me or email me and I will make sure we will get them across to her son, Ed. Message on ppa@thepriorfoundation.com
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Christopher Anyaorah, 1976
Chris passed away at the beginning of April from Covid-19 and his funeral is on 8 June 2020. Luke, his brother also a Prior Park Alumnus is looking for Chris's peers to send in comments/memories of his brother. Please message Carole on ppa@thepriorfoundation.com who will forward onto Luke.
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Patrick Tobin, Former Headmaster
We have been notified that at 3am on Wednesday 29 April 2020 Patrick Tobin, former headmaster, passed away in the hospice, surrounded by his family.
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Andy Owen, 1957
It is with a heavy heart that we heard the news of the passing of Andy on 6 April 2020. He had been on the PPA Committee since 1968 until 2015. He had been a governor and the President of the PPA. He was an absolute dynamo. He will be missed and the thoughts and prayers of the alumni community are with his wife, Liz and the family at this difficult time. RIP
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Bernard Kelly, 1951
Bernard passed away very suddenly on 11 Feb 2020. Not only was he a former pupil from 1951 vintage but he also gave years of dedicated service to being a governor to Prior Park College. The thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very sad time.
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Anthony 'Tony' Sutton, Former Governor
Tony Sutton was a governor and trustee of Prior Park in the 1980s and 1990s, and most helpful, not least in helping to negotiate the agreement with the Christian Brothers in 1981 and then with the National Trust in the 1990s. He was a brilliant lawyer and a deeply civilised person. Prior Park owes him a great deal.
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Philip de Souza, 1962
Chris de Souza (PPA 1960) has informed us that , Philip, his brother, died in Airdrie, Alberta on October 2nd 2018.
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Anthony Roland 'Roly' Tarleton, 1970
Sad news has just reached us that Roly Tarleton passed away on 25th April. He had been ill for some time. Roly will be in our prayers. Our thoughts are with his widow, Judy, and Roly's family and friends at this sad time.
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Canon Matthew Hayes, 1941
Canon Mattie Hayes died in Bristol on 28th April 2019 aged 94. Mattie Hayes came from Ireland to the College in the second world war. He was parish priest at Sts Peter & Paul Parish, Combe Down and served as Governor at Prior Park College for several years in the 1980s and 1990s. He celebrated his Platinum Jubilee (70 years) as a priest on 11th July last year.
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Dermot Patrick Murray, 1957
We have recently been informed by Elizabeth Murray, widow of Dermot Murray, that Dermot passed away this April at the age of 80. Dermot had been dealing with multiple health issues for sometime. He remains in our thoughts and hearts and we offer prayers of support for Elizabeth and her family.
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Andrew Zulver, 1974
After a long illness, Andrew passed away in March. He remains in the hearts and prayers of the Prior community leaving behind his loving family.
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Jim Coelho, 1959
A personal friend and one of the New Founders (he was instrumental with John Bogie and the committee, in saving the College when the Christian Brothers left in 1981) died peacefully this morning. Jim, leaves Rosemary - his beloved wife and their two sons, Anthony (PPA 1981) and Christopher (PPA 1986) and the grandchildren.
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