sad loss : Himmat Kahalon [Ibbetson 1969 batch]

Himmet passed on at Chandigarh 13th December 2022. Our condolences to Himmet’s family, friends, loved ones, his dear batch mates of the class of 1969. Cremation: With profound grief and sorrow, we regret to inform you that our beloved Sardar Himmet Singh Kahlon passed away today 13th December 2022. Cremation will be held tomorrow 14 […]

Old Cottonian Dr Humayun Khan [Rivaz 1941-1947] – passed on

My father Dr Humayun Khan passed away on 22 Sept, 2022, aged 91. I visited his school in Simla ten years ago, and was so happy to see his photos as captain of cricket and other teams. He was so respected and loved in India during his time as a diplomat there and after. He […]

Jatinder S. Randhawa [Randy] passed on

Just been informed that J.S. Randhawa [Rivaz 1963 batch] passed on in his sleep last night at his home in Chandigarh. Cremation today 2PM 21st Sept 2022 at Sector 25 Chandigarh. Randy had been battling a cancer for the past few years. Apparently had a massive cardiac arrest in the night. DM Sud [Dinesh] had […]

OC LOST: S Gurpal Singh Ghattoura / Curzon 1960

Following sad news received from Iqbal Sehmbey: It is to inform you that S Gurpal Singh Ghattoura [Curzon House, 1960 batch] passed away yesterday. He was not keeping well since the last few days. Cremation is at Goraya today at 12:30 PM. From Vijay Khurana : Pictures sent as attachments (A) Football team 1960 – Gurpal […]

David N Mitchell : just been informed of his demise

David N Mitchell, BCS 1943 Batch [click this link for the batch page] We have received an email just today from Mr. Mitchell’s son, Julian Mitchell, informing us that he passed on january 25th 2022. We quote from the funeral service website to which Julian has sent a link David Norval Mitchell, 88, of Tampa, […]

Vinod Stokes – farewell

Vinod Stokes [BCS Batch 1964] passed on August 5th 2022, as seen on a Facebook post this morning. Details unknown. Our condolences to DK Stokes, and all of the Stokes Family, Vinod’s friends and loved ones. From a post also seen on Facebook: A dear friend from Harmony Hall, Thanedhar/Kotgarh passes away…  Vinod Stokes was […]

OCA UK – Kuljinder Bahia passes the baton to Dr Vijay Bhalaik

Dear OCs I trust that this email finds everyone well and in good health. It has been nearly a decade since Kuljinder Bahia was appointed as Chairman of the OCA (UK) Chapter and as all of us know he has executed his role in a very positive and forward thinking manner. Kuljinder has varied business […]

BCS 2022 Cricket : UK tour

Message from Mr. Simon Weale / BCS Director: Dear Old Cottonians, Plans are now well advanced for a BCS U15 cricket tour to the UK this summer from 8th-21st June 2022. We are just waiting for our visas. We are hoping to bring 33 boys on tour and to play a series of matches against […]