The Chronicle 2022

concentrated on our separate lives in the Cape and the UK.

convinced that this is how God wanted him to work. He quietly led several campaigns. When the provincial government proposed shutting down “pot-luck” suppers his work embarrassed the minister in charge to back down. When the Mike Harris government proposed installing 44 mini casinos across the province he again, quietly, led the letter writing campaign that educated the premier on the harm that this would do to the vulnerable, and the scheme was dropped. He was instrumental in a campaign to improve protection for rape victims. He co founded the ‘temporary’ Barrie Food Bank. His social activism continued until late in his life, warning of the perils of climate change, the immorality of business simply based on greed, and proposing practical alternatives for both that would leave the world a better place for us and our children. Through all this he never saw himself as a champion or leader. He was a humble servant of God, using his talents in service. His was a life well lived. We are grateful for his foresight, service, and above all, helping to provide the loving Christian environment in which we grew up.

WILLIAMS, DAVID GRANGE TOWNLEY Born 1926, Died 2022 Michaelhouse, 1940-1942

Through a great deal of hard work, Martin became a successful grape farmer in the Hex River Valley and, having married Corinne Dicey, they produced four beautiful children, David, Caroline, Charles and Edward. The family moved to Cape Town where Martin practised another of his qualifications as an Optometrist in Rondebosch. Martin suffered several serious medical afflictions over the years but these never undermined his positive approach to life including his fishing, his tennis, and his happy after-hours work at the WP Cricket Club on tree landscaping projects, for which he was made a Vice President; and, of course, his family - now including three grandsons. Martin Symons, passed away on 19 November, 2022. He wrote matric at Michaelhouse in 1953 and was such an avid supporter of the school and everything it stood for. He loved visiting Michaelhouse as often as he could when he lived in Natal all those years ago. Martin is survived by his brother, David (Pascoe, 1953), and his widow, Corinne. Written by his brother, David (Pascoe, 1953)

At the gentle age of 96, Rev David GT Williams left us to go to heaven. He leaves behind his loving wife Pamela, with whom he was married for 71 years, and five children; Grange (Chris Smith), Peta (Garth Taylor), Deryck (Martine Landry), Vanda (Gord McLean) and Alden (Tanya). He was the loved patriarch of 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Dad was an intellectual, engaged in life long learning. He did post-graduate studies at the London School of Economics, and after entry into ministry, completed another degree, along with training in family counselling to apply in his ministry. He co-founded Brock Good Neighbours, which eventually provided the model used across the province to establish family service organizations. He was known for his thoughtful and well delivered sermons (published privately) and was the valedictorian of his ministry class. After retirement he completed another degree, learned German and travelled to that country to enjoy his skills. In his ministry he was particularly dedicated to providing direct care for his parishioners and their families. He visited them all, in sickness and health, providing inspiration and comfort,

Written by his son, Grange Smith

ZINGEL, RODNEY Born 1942, Died 2022 Michaelhouse, 1956-1959

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