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Monthly Archives: February 2024
Brian Howard Niblett
An Old Cottonian moves into his peaceful garden
I have received the following sad news from Allan Gay Niblett Esq; ( Old Cottonian- Chairman Ex-Officio OCA UK -Board of Governor BCS) on the passing of his esteemed Brother :
Brian Howard Niblett Esq;
Born 19 March 1934 Delhi
Died 6 February 2024 Barmouth Wales
BCS 1940- 47. Prep School Cotton House. Big School Rivaz House.
School Colts Hockey X1. Boxing Colours.
UK Poole Grammar School. 1948- 52. Rugby Colours. Boxing team. Polished Ballroom dancer. School Captain 1952. University Southampton. National Service Palestine.
Joined Johnson &Johnson. Left to take up teaching. Lived near Hereford and worked with SAS. Retired living in Wales, taking up Sheep farming and private lessons for neighbours. Brian was a most charming and cheerful character but withdrew into Wales living quietly , until struck by Cancer of the colon. Operated on and looked after by some wonderful Carers and his wife and after a long period of remission,died peacefully and without pain at home.
He had two daughters- Linda and Jennie with his first wife Maureen whom he met at School in Poole and a grand daughter Lucy. His second wife, Lyn continues to live in Barmouth.
Brian’s funeral will be held Thursday 22nd February 2024.
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On behalf of all Cottonians world wide I sent my most heartfelt condolences to Christine and Gay Niblett. May Brian’s soul Rest in Peace
Vivek ( Bonnie ) Bhasin
A much remembered figure: Jal Boga
Jal Boga had written in years ago and his letter was published online September 25th 2011.
Subsequently we heard from Mr Boga’s daughter, Meher Boga, that her father had passed on around a year ago. The original letter from Jal, the many comments and messages of remembrances, and also the recent exchange are available via a link appended below. Jal Boga remains one of those “larger than life” figures of Bishop Cotton School and continued to shine in his career and endeavours after BCS
Here is the link. We are adding a few of photos to make the connection.
Jal Boga : photo sent by Meher Boga
Lord and Lady Mountbatten (BCS in 1947) A visit to Bishop Cotton School by Lord and Lady Mountbatten. Also in the photograph : Prefects R. Button (I) and Inderjeet Singh (C).