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Dr Robert Stephen Kennedy (Junior House 1941, Baker House 1942 - 47)

Certainly. For an obituary on behalf of the OH Club, it is usually best to strike a balance between recording achievements, acknowledging service, and conveying the sense of loss felt by the community.

 

The OH Club was greatly saddened to learn of the death of Dr Robert Stephen Kennedy, a distinguished Old Honitonian, former School Governor, and long-standing supporter of Allhallows School and its traditions.

 

Robert Kennedy joined Allhallows in May 1941, entering Junior House before moving to Baker House in 1942 as a Scholarship pupil. During his time at the school he distinguished himself academically, intellectually, and in extracurricular life. He served as House Prefect and later School Prefect, was Librarian, President of the Chess Club, and a member of the Debating Society. His academic achievements included prizes in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Science, while his success in chess was recognised with the Chess Cup in 1947.

 

Sport also played an important part in his school career. He gained Colours for both the 2nd XV and 1st XV Rugby teams and was an active member of the Junior Training Corps, achieving the rank of Company Sergeant Major. He left Allhallows in July 1947, having contributed greatly to school life and exemplified the qualities of scholarship, leadership, and service.

 

Following his education and medical training, Robert devoted most of his professional life to serving the community of Honiton as a General Practitioner. 

 

Despite the demands of a busy medical career, Robert maintained a strong affection for Allhallows School and its history. As a former School Governor and active OH, he worked to strengthen links between the school, the Old Honitonians, and the wider Honiton community. His commitment to preserving the school's heritage and fostering connections between past and present generations was deeply appreciated.

 

Those who knew Robert will remember his intelligence, dedication, sense of service, and enduring loyalty to the school that helped shape his early years. He remained a valued member of the Allhallows and Old Honitonian family throughout his life.

 

The OH Club extends its sincere condolences to his family and friends at this sad time. He will be remembered with great respect, affection, and gratitude.

 

If this is for an OH Club newsletter or website, I can also produce a slightly warmer and more personal version that reads less like a formal obituary and more like a tribute from fellow Old Honitonians.

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