THE son of a former teacher and RAF pilot has paid tribute to his father’s “incredible” life ahead of his milestone birthday. John Thompson, who celebrates his 101st birthday today, taught Latin and classical studies at Harwich and Dovercourt High School and was its second master. From travelling around the world and hitch-hiking across Canada, to flying with eggs on the floor of his plane to check its smoothness, it’s fair to say Mr Thompson has had a remarkable life. Now living in a care home, Mr Thompson lived in Dovercourt for more than 50 years. During his incredible life, he was sent to Canada for two and a half years during the Second World War to be trained as a pilot.
THE son of a former teacher and RAF pilot has paid tribute to his father’s “incredible” life ahead of his milestone birthday. John Thompson, who celebrates his 101st birthday today, taught Latin and classical studies at Harwich and Dovercourt High School and was its second master. From travelling around the world and hitch-hiking across Canada, to flying with eggs on the floor of his plane to check its smoothness, it’s fair to say Mr Thompson has had a remarkable life. Now living in a care home, Mr Thompson lived in Dovercourt for more than 50 years. During his incredible life, he was sent to Canada for two and a half years during the Second World War to be trained as a pilot.
THE son of a former teacher and RAF pilot has paid tribute to his father’s “incredible” life ahead of his milestone birthday. John Thompson, who celebrates his 101st birthday today, taught Latin and classical studies at Harwich and Dovercourt High School and was its second master. From travelling around the world and hitch-hiking across Canada, to flying with eggs on the floor of his plane to check its smoothness, it’s fair to say Mr Thompson has had a remarkable life. Now living in a care home, Mr Thompson lived in Dovercourt for more than 50 years. During his incredible life, he was sent to Canada for two and a half years during the Second World War to be trained as a pilot.
THE son of a former teacher and RAF pilot has paid tribute to his father’s “incredible” life ahead of his milestone birthday. John Thompson, who celebrates his 101st birthday today, taught Latin and classical studies at Harwich and Dovercourt High School and was its second master. From travelling around the world and hitch-hiking across Canada, to flying with eggs on the floor of his plane to check its smoothness, it’s fair to say Mr Thompson has had a remarkable life. Now living in a care home, Mr Thompson lived in Dovercourt for more than 50 years. During his incredible life, he was sent to Canada for two and a half years during the Second World War to be trained as a pilot.
Nancy White had gone into Colchester Hospital after suffering a broken pelvis. She was later transferred to Clacton Hospital as part of her recovery but she tested positive for coronavirus and subsequently died aged 94. Her family said the charity worker had done her best to shield throughout the pandemic. Mrs White had been a member of Harwich and Dovercourt’s Inner Wheel Club for 48 years including serving as club president. She also worked at the St Helena’s Hospice shop in the town for 25 years.
Friendly - Nancy White was described as friendly, sharp-witted and full of humour Her family said she broke her hip in December and tested negative for Covid-19 before entering Colchester Hospital.