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before enrolling at Cardiff University to read Medicine. After and wit. He and his beloved wife faced tough times together, and
he qualified, he met Sheila Phillips, a medical student, and they he taught us so much about tolerating distress and accepting
married in 1957. His brother, Fr Bill Curran, officiated at the things that cannot be changed, as well as showing determination
wedding. He had four children - Edward, Catherine, Philip and to change those things which can be.
Julia.
Edward died peacefully, surrounded by his children; fortified by
Edward was a kind, sweet and gentle man with a dry sense of the rites of the Church, he gave a final breath out, closing his
humour that he retained to the last. He was a hardworking GP eyes with a smile, sure in his faith and hope. He was a man who
and worked long hours for his patients. We heard many stories lived the Gospel he believed in his life and gave his all for those
from him over the years, including tales of his childhood in he loved. May he rest in peace.
Newport, of his time as a Bevin Boy, and of his years studying to
be a doctor. He had an incredible store of knowledge and a sense Fr David Myers (59), with input from Edward’s children
of inquisitiveness about the world that he loved to share. His
workroom, full of electronic bits and pieces and old computers (NB: Edward was the brother of Fr Bill Curran, who taught History
(set to work calculating infinite sums), was his great delight. His at Ratcliffe before going out to New Zealand, and who is now in
stories were always told with humour and reflection, compassion retirement at Derryswood.)

HUGH MOSER

OLD RATCLIFFIAN 1944 - 1949

Hugh died of cancer in hospital on June 7th 2016 after some
years of declining health. He is much missed by the parishioners
of St Dunstan’s Church, Woking, where his Requiem Mass was
very well attended.

At Ratcliffe, Hugh was an industrious student who was also keen
on sports, particularly rugby and hockey (he gained his Colours
in rugby). He made many lifelong friends while at Ratcliffe, some
of whom attended his funeral.

Hugh qualified as a solicitor in London and worked, firstly, in
Wimbledon, and then in the City, where he eventually became
Senior Partner in the firm Ellis, Bickersteth and Moser. He was a
Freeman of the City of London. Later, he transferred his practice
to Woking and quickly became a well-known figure in the town.

Hugh was a founder member of Woking Rotary Club and was
made a Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary’s highest honour; he was also
a member of the Wimbledon Catenian Circle for many years.
In addition, he was an enthusiastic member of the Wimbledon
Round Table and, later, of the 41 Club. He is survived by his Danish wife, Ruth, who sadly now resides in
a nursing home after many years of Hugh’s devoted care.
Hugh had strong links with the Massachusetts Law Society;
they have added a commemorative brick in a walkway project in Guy Moser (51)
recognition of his friendship across the sea. Brother

DR GERARD PETER MCSWEENEY

OLD RATCLIFFIAN 1938 - 1944
AUGUST 9TH 1926 - MAY 27TH 2016

Gerard Peter McSweeney passed away peacefully at the age of 89 particularly rugby - and although he was just a slip of a lad, he
on May 27th 2016 at his family home in St Albans, Hertfordshire. proudly captained the 2nd XV. He had fond memories of the war
Gerard was born to Hilda and Daniel on August 9th 1926, years at Ratcliffe, as well as ‘rugger’, athletics, the obligatory
and having attended the local convent school, he moved to cross country runs, and the ATC under Flight Lieutenant (Fr) WD
Ratcliffe College in 1938. Although he was a strong academic Murray; he was always proud to put on his Ratcliffe tie and make
student, Gerard’s lifetime interest in sport began at Ratcliffe - the trip back for the annual reunions.

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