The late Peter Reece
Peter Reece was born a Kearsney man, the son of Jack Reece then Housemaster of Finningly. He was born in 1941 and grew up at the school and as a youngster he roamed all over the Assagay and Botha’s Hill areas where he was destined to spend his whole life. He gained an early love of the outdoors and the natural environment. Peter was educated at Kearsney where he ended his school career as a prefect and a successful member of the 1st Cricket XI. After university he returned to Kearsney to teach Biology. In his ten years on the staff, Peter was an enthusiastic teacher and very active in extra-murals activities. He took boys on many outings to the Drakensberg and elsewhere where he imparted to them his love of nature and the environment. He had a successful spell as coach of the 1st Cricket XI.
Peter spent the rest of his career at the Fulton School for the Deaf. At his Memorial Service fine tribute was paid to him for his dedicated service to Fulton by colleagues and his former pupils. Peter involved himself in numerous environmental and security forums and gave freely of his time and energy in the interests of his fellow man and environment.Peter fought a long and valiant battle against cancer. I salute you my friend for your courage.
Peter is survived by Sue, their daughters Sally, Wendy and son Dale.
Justin Hall
Close friend 1960 - 2008 ...
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Peter spent the rest of his career at the Fulton School for the Deaf. At his Memorial Service fine tribute was paid to him for his dedicated service to Fulton by colleagues and his former pupils. Peter involved himself in numerous environmental and security forums and gave freely of his time and energy in the interests of his fellow man and environment.Peter fought a long and valiant battle against cancer. I salute you my friend for your courage.
Peter is survived by Sue, their daughters Sally, Wendy and son Dale.
Justin Hall
Close friend 1960 - 2008 ...
Read the History