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| 26 Sep 2017 | |
| Obituaries |
Bangor Grammar School stalwart Godfrey Lindsay, formerly of Princetown Road, passed away on 26 September 2017 at the Holywood Nursing Home, having reached the advanced age of 97.
He maintained a close link with his alma mater throughout his long life, regularly attending the AGM of the Grammarians Association well into his 90s. He played a particularly fitting role back in 2011, when, in the company of two Year 8 pupils, he cut the first sod on the Gransha Road site, thus providing a tangible bridge between the old and new schools.
Born Edward Godfrey Lindsay on 9 June 1920, he attended Bangor Grammar School from 1930-37. His late younger brother Charles was also a pupil at the school (1930-35). Godfrey subsequently studied Modern History and Political Science at Trinity College in Dublin. Following wartime service, which included a spell in Egypt, he commenced a long career in the Northern Ireland Civil Service.
Much of his time while still at work and also following his retirement was devoted to the well-being of Bangor Grammar School. He was also, for many years, president of Bangor’s Royal British Legion branch.
Four years ago, at the age of 93, he was reunited with former classmate Jim Gibson, a retired GP from Newcastle, County Down. Although they hadn’t seen each other for more than 75 years, within a short time they were sharing memories of life during the seven years they both spent at the school.
