A tribute to former CAOKS President John Douglas (OKS 1949)

King’s is saddened to share the news that John Douglas (OKS 1949), passed away peacefully on Thursday 8 August, aged 93. 

John was a hugely valued, long-term supporter of King’s and past President of the Chester Association of Old King’s Scholars, as well as being a former President of the City Club. 

Reflecting on his time at the school some years ago, he said: ““For me, King’s is not just a school, it is also a family. My association with The King’s School is a long one. I attended the School from 1942 to 1949. One of my grandchildren – followed in my footsteps, attending between 2007 and 2012 and today my daughter Janet sits on the School’s Board of Governors.

“My years at King’s were punctuated by the onset of WWII, yet despite the tumultuousness of this difficult time, the School did its utmost to maintain excellent academic standards and I have always been thankful for the solid all-round education which I was provided with.”

He also gave his name to the John S Douglas Snooker Challenge Trophy, that he kindly provided for OKS versus Grammar School match, held at City Club, since 1994. 

Before retiring, John was a Partner at Denton Clark & Co. He worked in surveying and property with a focus on rural work. 

Our thoughts are with his family and in particular his daughter and former King’s Governor, Janet Carr. 

His funeral will take place at the Chester Crematorium on Thursday 28th August at 2pm. The service will be live streamed for those who are unable to attend in person. CAOKS or City Club ties are encouraged. Black tie/dress is optional.

Following the service all are invited to Crabwall Manor Hotel for the wake.

If you expect to attend please advise Janet Carr at janet.m.carr@btinternet.com so that final numbers can be given to the hotel by August 21st. Please also let us have a note of any dietary or access requirements.