In Memoriam. A page for those members and staff we have lost.
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Further details will be added as they become known
Edward Parker, Teacher in Charge.
Paul Perkins, Student. Clarinet
Colin Bennett, Student.Trombone
Keith Gurry, Student. Violin
Laurie Griffiths: violin teacher at NAM from the late 1960s and became head of strings from 1974-79 (approximate dates). He was the husband of Wendy Griffiths, also a violin teacher at NAM. He died on 6th October 2013
Alec Kellaway, 1953-2014 Student, Oboe
The Newham Recorder reported the news in the following article:
A councillor who spent 27 years working to improve the lives of the people in his community has died following a short illness.
Beckton Ward councillor Alec Kellaway, 61, Mayoral Adviser for Finance and chair of the Investment and Accounts Committee, died at his Beckton home although additional details are, as yet, unavailable. He was an economist and market researcher by profession and was first elected to Newham Council in 1987 when he represented the Social Democratic Party Liberal Alliance.
He was re-elected in South Ward as a Liberal Democrat in 1990 and 1994 and as a Labour Party councillor in 1998. He represented Beckton Ward as a Labour Councillor from 2002.
News of his death was confirmed tonight by Newham Council as the Mayor paid tribute to his commitment to the people he served. Sir Robin Wales said: “Alec was a decent, honourable and thoroughly good man. He worked tirelessly to improve the lives of people in Beckton and wider Newham. As a councillor, a lifelong Newham resident and a local campaigner, he will be sadly missed. On behalf of Newham councillors, our staff, our residents and all those who had the pleasure of knowing him, I have offered our condolences and best wishes to Alec’s family and friends at this tragic time.”
Councillor Kellaway had formerly served as executive member for business and skills with a particular interest in training and education for young people. He was also a governor at local schools and colleges.
He was educated in local State schools before attending Christ Church, Oxford University. He was a lay reader in his local church, a keen amateur musician and enjoyed cooking. He was famous for making cakes for meetings and hot food for lunches at St Mark’s Church in Beckton.
Flags at both East Ham and Stratford Town Halls will fly at half mast and a full tribute will be made at the next meeting of the full Council.
Christopher 'Chris' Harrison Flute teacher. Died November 2016
William Marshall Roskelly (Bill)
Died peacefully at his home on 24th February 2017, aged 97
Mr Roskelly, known to us all as Bill, was a much loved and respected teacher of the Cello and Double Bass at Newham Academy. Having worked with Covent Garden orchestra for many years he chose a teaching path and enhanced the lives of many people at the Academy. He will be sorely missed.
A more detailed account of his life will follow
The following appeared in 'The Times'
ROSKELLY William Marshall, cellist, died peacefully on 24th February 2017, aged 97. Funeral on Friday 17th March, at noon, for family and friends, at the Church of St Sithney, near Helston. A memorial concert to celebrate his life will be held in London, in the late summer, details to be announced.
Published in The Times on Mar. 7, 2017
Paul Perkins, Student. Clarinet
Colin Bennett, Student.Trombone
Keith Gurry, Student. Violin
Laurie Griffiths: violin teacher at NAM from the late 1960s and became head of strings from 1974-79 (approximate dates). He was the husband of Wendy Griffiths, also a violin teacher at NAM. He died on 6th October 2013
Alec Kellaway, 1953-2014 Student, Oboe
The Newham Recorder reported the news in the following article:
A councillor who spent 27 years working to improve the lives of the people in his community has died following a short illness.
Beckton Ward councillor Alec Kellaway, 61, Mayoral Adviser for Finance and chair of the Investment and Accounts Committee, died at his Beckton home although additional details are, as yet, unavailable. He was an economist and market researcher by profession and was first elected to Newham Council in 1987 when he represented the Social Democratic Party Liberal Alliance.
He was re-elected in South Ward as a Liberal Democrat in 1990 and 1994 and as a Labour Party councillor in 1998. He represented Beckton Ward as a Labour Councillor from 2002.
News of his death was confirmed tonight by Newham Council as the Mayor paid tribute to his commitment to the people he served. Sir Robin Wales said: “Alec was a decent, honourable and thoroughly good man. He worked tirelessly to improve the lives of people in Beckton and wider Newham. As a councillor, a lifelong Newham resident and a local campaigner, he will be sadly missed. On behalf of Newham councillors, our staff, our residents and all those who had the pleasure of knowing him, I have offered our condolences and best wishes to Alec’s family and friends at this tragic time.”
Councillor Kellaway had formerly served as executive member for business and skills with a particular interest in training and education for young people. He was also a governor at local schools and colleges.
He was educated in local State schools before attending Christ Church, Oxford University. He was a lay reader in his local church, a keen amateur musician and enjoyed cooking. He was famous for making cakes for meetings and hot food for lunches at St Mark’s Church in Beckton.
Flags at both East Ham and Stratford Town Halls will fly at half mast and a full tribute will be made at the next meeting of the full Council.
Christopher 'Chris' Harrison Flute teacher. Died November 2016
William Marshall Roskelly (Bill)
Died peacefully at his home on 24th February 2017, aged 97
Mr Roskelly, known to us all as Bill, was a much loved and respected teacher of the Cello and Double Bass at Newham Academy. Having worked with Covent Garden orchestra for many years he chose a teaching path and enhanced the lives of many people at the Academy. He will be sorely missed.
A more detailed account of his life will follow
The following appeared in 'The Times'
ROSKELLY William Marshall, cellist, died peacefully on 24th February 2017, aged 97. Funeral on Friday 17th March, at noon, for family and friends, at the Church of St Sithney, near Helston. A memorial concert to celebrate his life will be held in London, in the late summer, details to be announced.
Published in The Times on Mar. 7, 2017
Martyn Bowden Trombone.
Died 22nd December 2019 of cancer of the immune system.
Pauline Waller (nee Powell) 'Cello 1956-2023
Died 3 May 2023 of Alzheimers disease. Wife to Colin Waller and a highly talented musician, teacher and performer.
Died 22nd December 2019 of cancer of the immune system.
Pauline Waller (nee Powell) 'Cello 1956-2023
Died 3 May 2023 of Alzheimers disease. Wife to Colin Waller and a highly talented musician, teacher and performer.