Dear members of the Old Honitonians Club,

 

It is with great sadness that we write to inform you that Mr Derek Blooman passed away yesterday morning, 17th April 2026.

 

Derek was a foundation stone of both our experiences at Allhallows School and a true bastion of the Old Honitonians Club itself. He gave his heart and soul to his years at Allhallows, and his remarkable memory of pupils and their lives beyond school left a lasting impression on so many.

 

At this time, we send our deepest thoughts and condolences to Derek’s brother, Michael, and to his wider family.

 

We are only just taking this information in ourselves, but we will be sharing a fuller tribute to Derek’s life and legacy in due course. We wanted to ensure that members heard this news first.

 

With sincere sympathy,

 

Old Honitonians Club Committee.