Former Chantry High School teacher Steve Page.
Ipswich: Tributes paid to much-loved former Chantry High teacher Steve Page
By Victoria Kalbraier
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
9:00 AM
TRIBUTES have been paid to a beloved former teacher.
Former Chantry High School teacher Steve Page died of a heart attack on Friday, aged 72.
One of his former colleagues at the Mallard Way school, Bob Cunnell, 70, today spoke of his sadness at losing “a great friend”.
He said: “My life ran very parallel with Steve’s.
“He was one of the very first people to do student teaching at Tower Ramparts School – teaching for a year before going to college. I followed him through that path into college and after college we both went straight to Chantry High School and stayed there all our careers.”
Steve started as a geography teacher and moved into teaching mathematics. As an avid non-league footballer, he also helped with PE lessons.
Bob said: “He was one of those teachers who got respect from all the students. He was very firm but very fair. Students were always very proud to be associated with his year group.”
Steve became a house master and then a head of year and Bob particularly admired “the way he was able to have authority as a teacher and maintain his popularity with his students”.
Bob recalled winter days when, instead of sitting in the staff room, he and Steve would go snowboarding with the students.
“He and I were great friends,” he said. “I was absolutely shaken. It’s not until he’s not there, you realise you’ve lost one of your best friends.
“He was the life and soul of the party, you couldn’t find a bad word to say about him.”
Steve leaves a wife, Margaret, sons, Martin and Simon, daughter Kate, and grandchildren.
Pay your tribute. Write to Your Letters, Ipswich Star, 30 Lower Brook Street, Ipswich, IP4 1AN or leave a comment below.
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7 comments
Poor old Pagey :( He was one of the best in Chantry High-I left in 1991 but he was also there years before to teach both my brother and sister. I remember when I first started, he took one look at my surname and said 'Oh no, not another Beer!' He made school trips fun and he attended most of the reunions from what I can gather. R.I.P Pagey, you made a difference to a lot of pupils and will be remembered and missed xxx
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LooBeer
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Mr Page was a wonderful teacher and human being. He was one of the best role models whilst I was at school in the 1970's. He was a great house master who was always fair and a true gentleman. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this very sad time. R. I. P.
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chris
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Remember Mr Page well from Chantry in the 1970's. An excellent teacher and always ready with a laugh as well. I remember the PageCunnellHorlock trio very fondly! They don't make them like that anymore!
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another day in the mad house
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Sad Day , Too many lately . Will miss him too on the Heath and our little reminiscing chats . RIP
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Poppys Dad
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
I remember both these teachers during my time at Chantry Secondary Modern school (as it was called then) in the late 1960's. I remember once when a few boys were being unruly in class and giving the mild-mannered teacher a hard time Mr. Page came bursting in to the rescue and soon restored order. He was strict but well-liked too, as the article states. Mr. Page was a well-known local footballer and Mr. Cunnell, although not mentioned here, was a more-than-useful cricketer, good enough to play for Suffolk during the 60's and 70's. So both were capable sportsmen. RIP.
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Ken Kernow
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Great memories of Mr Page, joining in with football during games lessons, and the lads literally hanging off him to try and get the ball, and everyone having a great time! Mr Cunnell was spot on(another good House Master) RIP Mr Page.
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Mike Derruki
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Will be sadly missed. Used to chat to this gentleman whilst walking on the heath, always a big smile and kind words. My thoughts are with his family.
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disappointed
Tuesday, February 19, 2013