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Don Milsom (KES 47-55) & staff member (KES 61-96)

Don Milsom (Second row 7th from left)
Don Milsom (Second row 7th from left)

Donald Milsom (KES 47-55) and (staff member 61-96) died in August 2024 age 88. As a pupil, Don was a talented hockey player in the 1st XI team, a 1st XV rugby player, a member of the athletics team and sang in the choir.  A prefect in the Sixth form, Don won a scholarship to Southampton University graduating with Special Honours in Physics.  He also played in the University 1st XI hockey team for three years.  Completing his teacher training in 1959, he taught at Taunton’s College and Bishop Wordsworth School before joining KES in 1961.  Over the years he was Head of Careers, Senior House Master of Capon House and Head of Physics.  He coached the 1st XI hockey team for many years, set up the Sixth Form Science workshops and was involved in the Photographic Society.  Outside of KES, Don was President of the Old Edwardians in 1994 and an O Level Maths examiner.  He played the organ at Emery Down Church for nearly 70 years and enjoyed travelling, playing golf and watching Hampshire cricket.  He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

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