Norman Rixom, H’66

Norman Douglas Rixom, 1948-1966

It was with a great sense of shock that we learned, during the recent Christmas holidays, of the sudden deaths through illness of this young Falcon.
Norman Rixom came to Falcon from the Eagle School in 1962, when he joined his brother Duncan in Hervey House. Cheerful and amusing by nature, he was extremely popular and found friends easily. He was especially keen on outdoor activities, and although handicapped by poor sight and small stature, nonetheless he was an energetic and plucky games-player. He was very modest about his achievements and was almost inclined to underrate himself, not seeking the limelight but always prepared to join in. Indeed, if he had lived long enough to learn that he had passed all three of his “A” levels, his delight would have been tempered by amusement, for he was not one to rate his considerable talents too highly. We understand that he collapsed suddenly after playing Squash, his favourite game, from an aneurism, scarcely two weeks after leaving School.
To the parents and family of this young man we extend our very deepest sympathy.

From “The Falcon” Magazine, 1966, published in March 1967

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Had two weeks hols after Falcon, then joined the BSAP for a 2-year contract; did Police Display, horse escorts & a posting to Inyanga (hardship huh!), then bought myself out in June '81. Moved to UK a month later, did a course in advertising and marketing, then got a job with a small ad agency in Wimbledon before moving to my current job with Grass Roots Group, where I design processes for motivation websites. Home life = wife Nicola + 4 daughters & 2 sons; also help out at my local lifeboat station, and am keen on photography (www.flickr.com/photos/bushtick), singing with a chamber choir and a bit on the side for the Falcon Old Boys.