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Published on 10/02/2016
JOHN GIBBONS 20 July 1922 – 13 September 2015 The death has occurred at the age of 93, in Leicestershire of John Gibbons who will be known to many who attended St Hugh’s Secondary School during the years 1949 to 1966. Before moving to Germany in 1966, he was a member of the English Department and he will be remembered for establishing the tradition of annual Shakespeare productions that enhanced the school’s reputation over a wide area. He also took a keen interest in soccer, coaching various teams at St Hugh’s and from 1960 he managed the Birkenhead Schoolboys’ XI. He also managed the Cheshire Boys’ XI on their tour to Germany in 1964. His interest in drama extended to producing and acting with the Liverpool Shakespeare Society and Liverpool Little Theatre between 1950 and 1965. After seven years as a Housemaster at Cornwall School in Dortmund, W Germany, he was appointed Head of English at St. Thomas More School, Nuneaton from where he retired in 1987. He is survived by his wife, daughter and his three grandchildren. The prayers of the many pupils who will remember him would be greatly appreciated.
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Sign in to add a tributeI was lucky enough to be in the last couple of plays that he produced, and I believe Macbeth was the last at St Hughs.
I know that the final Macbeth production was filmed - and I've asked around a lot to know if anyone had that film - would love to see again if any of his family have it. Please let me know.
Phil
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As a small note to the family, I don't suppose there any of his many photographs of his productions still around, if so, would dearly love to reflect on them as they were exciting times for us boys.
Paddy.
again, sorry your sad loss.
Yes, fond memories of an inspirational teacher. RIP
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