It is with sadness that we have learned of the death of Dennis Silk, who was on the Shiplake board of governors from December 1981 to August 1991. Dennis passed away on Wednesday 19 June with his family around him.
Dennis joined the governing body as the HM Governor; he was Warden of Radley College between 1968 and 1991. Former Shiplake Headmaster Peter Lapping recalls of Dennis: "He was particularly helpful to me and his sage and wise advice was invaluable at governors’ meetings, at the end of a phone and over the appointment of my successor, Nick Bevan. He was a true and valuable friend of Shiplake College. Shiplake’s 3rd XV, which I coached, used to have an annual rugby match against Radley’s 5th XV which Dennis coached... Shiplake normally won!"
Former governor and Old Viking, John Turner, adds: "Dennis had wide experience and although clearly a busy man, he was helpful and delivered sound practical advice that was much appreciated.”
Our thoughts are with Dennis's wife Diana and the family.
