It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Tuesday, 5th December 2023, of Peter Milham.

Peter's wife, Joyce, says "Peter had been admitted as an emergency to Salford General Neurology department at the end of November 2023 after a CT scan showed a bleed on the brain. Peter had seemed to be progressing well, regaining movement on his left side, and was very mentally alert on Sunday. He seemed more tired on Monday but still alert and asking for things from home. It has been a dreadful shock."

Peter was 71.

Mike Wooldridge:
"Peter and Martin (Jacobs) were pretty much the first two colleagues I met when I joined CAP 37 years ago (but just too late to get a free mug). I always remember seeing him on a CAP promotional video showing his skills as a consultant. And he was such a technical expert too. Plus he was a great pair of ears for spotting things – especially engineering things – on the Internet, and relaying them to me and others. Generally they were ‘news’ to me, and interesting. I’ll miss his updates."

Martin Jacobs:
"Peter and I clicked the day we joined Consulting Group - he having transferred internally on the same day that I joined from industry.

I discovered a CAP man, who had joined from uni. CAP was owned wholly by staff at that time creating a very strong bond for many. One thing demonstrated Peter's loyalty to the 1400 people who worked in Cap when I joined (very few of whom he didn't know) was that he organised the Cap Christmas Dinner and Dance each year. He had to keep finding larger premises each year and chose different musical styles and menus and wines too. And then the table arrangements and the menu choices and the Cap trinkets and then the many things that always go wrong before such events ..."

John Emberton:
"I’m shocked by this news - such a relatively young man who has always been generous and knowledgeable!

I worked with him frequently during my short time of ten years with Sema, but will always remember him as the fount of all knowledge on matters technical - especially during our time at IND when we often solved all project problems over a bottle of Errazuriz with dinner at Croydon Park Hotel only to find my notes totally illegible next morning."

Alan Russell:
"This is tragic news. Although Peter had explained his health issues in recent times there was no indication that this outcome was likely. All we can do is to remember Peter as he would no doubt wish to be remembered: cheerful, talented, a fantastic friend and colleague. What a great loss to us all."

Jonathan Gibbs:
"A very decent bloke who played with a straight bat. All my dealings with him were one of respect, fun and support. Very sad news"

Catherine Marsh:
"Peter definitely played with a straight bat. Such a lovely gentleman, I spent many happy times with him. He and Joyce were a perfect couple, they complemented each other so well. He was so brave fighting his illness and never seemed to let it defeat him. Sweet dreams Peter. Love to you Joyce"

Volker Matz:
"I am very sorry to hear about these very sad news and am shocked too.

Please pass on my condolences to his family at this time of grief and deep loss. Peter will remain in our hearts and memories forever."

Paul Matthews:
"Sad news indeed. I have an abiding memory of meeting Peter late at night on Wilmslow station, having caught the train from London. A deep technical discussion then took place about the best way of proceeding with a project. He was very committed."

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Monday, 27th November 2023, of Arthur Trice.

Arthur suffered a massive stroke and went into a coma following a very serious heavy fall only few weeks previous.

He had been moved from hospital to an 'end of life' care hospice where he died peacefully without coming out of the coma.

Following Arthur's wishes there is to be a non-attendance cremation with a 'celebration' gathering to commemorate Arthur's life taking place some time in the New Year. Details will be published when known.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Sunday, 5th November 2023, of Ken Camichel.

No flowers, donations via Independent, family funeral directors | AB Walker. Scroll half way down the page until you get to the funeral search box and enter "camichel". You will then be able to leave a few words and make a donation in memory of Ken to The British Heart Foundation. Donations close on 21st December 2023.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, in January 2023, of Terry Cooper.

Terry passed away in hospital where he had been for a couple of weeks suffering with complications related to liver cancer.

Terry leaves a partner of more than 20 years, two adult children, and five grandchildren.

Terry joined CAP as a trainee in 1970 and remained until 1979. The Woolworths project is where he met and married Pat from which came his family and many great friends.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Tuesday, 6th September 2022, of Paul Barnes.

Paul passed away following a short illness.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Wednesday, 31st August 2022, of Marion d’Agapeyeff.

From John McLeod:
"Everyone will be saddened to learn that Marion, Alex’s widow, died on August 31st, ‘peacefully’ according to the Times obituary column.

When CAP first started up in 1962, in Grocers Hall Court, Marion gave us secretarial support and was thus in effect a member of CAP staff."

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Friday, 6th May 2022, of Ray Julian.

Phil Moody
I remember Ray as the kindest and most patient of managers (of the British Sugar Silverway project, back in 1982 - I think). Sitting at his & Wendy’s kitchen table designing process control software might sound odd, but it was a great way of developing complex systems. He also taught me how to use Sage accounts and Excel, which have been my constant companions ever since. But most of all, he taught me a lot about how to get the best out of people. Sad to hear that he is no longer with us – he will be missed.

Nick Bush
That’s very sad. I remember Ray from the Reuters project in 1978/79 as a perennially bright and jolly colleague.

Chris Sluman
I shared an office with Ray for about 9 months. He epitomised all that was great about CAP. Understated, extremely professional, lovely person. Sad not to have kept in touch - wonderful guy.

Pat Cooper
I never worked closely with Ray, but I remember him very well, as a lovely, warm, unassuming man who was a real gentleman.


If you feel moved to contribute in his memory, please consider a donation to the British Heart Foundation via our Just Giving page for Ray Julian.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Thursday, 3rd February 2022, of Mike Spring.

From Frank Perkins
"Sadly Mike Spring passed away on 3rd February, having recently being diagnosed with lung cancer. Mike was a Reading stalwart in the late 70s and early 90s and was Operations Manager during this time. His impact was creating a more professional offering, with improved standards and the mentoring of up and coming project managers.

Mike's passion was wine and he left to buy a vineyard in Cahors, France with his wife Sue. He created his own excellent wines which got mentioned in the Times. He had little time for holiday, but then, he was still doing what he loved."

Mike himself made a contribution to CAPnews, the full entry can be fond in 'Archives/23rd November 2000'. An extract, in his own words:

"I worked for CAP Reading from 1977 until 1994 when I was fortunate (or clever!) enough to extract a voluntary redundancy.

I now live in France and own a small estate making wine - Cahors red, white and rose. It's much more satisfying than working for Sema (but perhaps no more so than working for CAP!), but about n times harder work than either."

He also made another contribution to CAPnews in the "Archives/21st July 2009", promoting his wine again!!

Here is a link to Mike's wine website and there is also a link on the 'Links' page.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, in January 2022, of Ronnie Savage.

Unfortunately all we know is that Ronnie passed at the end of January, 2022.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Sunday, 27th June 2021, of Mike Elson.

Mike passed away Sunday afternoon.

After lunch at home, we went for a stroll along the river at Henley. Not long into the walk we sat on a bench and after a couple of minutes Mike seemed to have a fit and went unconscious. He never woke up.

The local ambulance crew came and the Air Ambulance as well but after 30 minutes of resuscitation he was pronounced dead.

Mike West
"While I know he had not been in the best of health, earlier in the year, it appeared that he had recently improved - indeed he was only here a few weeks back when we had a game of golf and - with a stop over, - we managed to have a few beers to see the night out. And he had been in sparkling form.

We have all lost a wonderful friend - may he rest in peace."

Chris Sluman
"All I can say, simply, is that Mike epitomised for me a “gentleman”. Thoughtful of speech and comment – never too harsh to judge, but “accurate” when necessary.

I absolutely loved our Wanderings, largely because there were always so may views about everything. Mike was always the arbiter of discussions!

To Maggie, I can only give deep condolences. Mike and I never worked together on projects or branch politics, or… However, we managed to spend a lot of time together through mutual friends. That was what the CAP community was, and still is. Mike is in our hearts."

Graham Elliott
"Very sorry to hear this news. Mike was one of the stalwarts of CAP and a trusted colleague from the 'old days'. I remember him after he joined the old management meeting and he was always someone who had a reliable view that all respected.

We all send the kindest of thoughts to Maggie and his wider family."

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Thursday, 21st January 2021, of Richard Lever.

Richard died suddenly on the morning of 21st January 2021. Ann Hennelly said that he was fine the previous evening but passed away on the couch, apparently without pain.

It appears that Richard's passing was due to atrial fibrillation and valve regurgitation, not helped by the fact he had had a hole in his heart. Known issues but not expected to cause such a sudden end. However, he passed away peacefully, not in pain, while having a cup of tea and reading his iPad. He was 70, and would have been 71 in February.

Richard supported and volunteered for the British Heart Foundation and a justgiving page has been set up in his name, which can be found at:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/roger-clark10

There is a page set up should anyone wish to share memories or photos of Richard:
Richard Lever Memorial Page (padlet.com)

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Monday, 18th January 2021, of Don Hunter.

Don died very peacefully in his own room at his home in Elmdon. His sons Alex & Bernard were with him.

Don had just passed his 93rd birthday.

Although he had weakened a lot since his stroke last July he had managed to live independently up until then, not a bad achievement for a 92 year old.

John Evans has "
lovely memories of this eccentric man when I worked for him on several projects. When he spoke in French with no trace of an accent, when he politely completed a telephone call with the words "thank you, you`ve been absolutely no help to me" and when he talked about the computer that he had salvaged in his garage (Elliot 803 ??). And who can forget the photographs of his climbing exhibitions to the Italian Dolomites. The don't make many like him."

The linked obituary was published in The Guardian on 14th Feb, 2021.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/feb/14/don-hunter-obituary

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Thursday, 24th December 2020, of Alan Bender.

Alan was in CAP Scientific. We have very few details as yet, other than he was a casulty of Covid-19.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Friday, 18th December 2020, of Barry Latham.

He got Covid-19 and was taken into hospital toward the end of October. There was then a period where he seemed OK but his oxygen levels were not good enough. Eventually he was put into an induced coma and on a ventilator. He recovered to the extent that he came off the ventilator and the anaesthetic. But sadly he never recovered a normal wakeful consciousness. Signs would be positive one day then not so good the next. Cathy has really gone through a nightmare with it. Finally his heart failed on him (I believe) and Cathy was able to be with him as he slipped away. Personally, heartbroken. … Rob Jackson

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Saturday, 5th December 2020, of Andy Buchan.

Andy had been suffering from a very aggressive form of cancer for the past few months, despite having undergone a series of chemotherapy and other treatments.

Although for a while it had seemed that he had been responding fairly positively to the treatments he had been receiving, his condition seriously deteriorated only a few weeks ago, and sadly he has finally lost his battle.

I am sure many of you will have known, and remember, him well - even though he left Sema a while back - having joined originally over forty plus years ago! He was one of the kindest, friendliest and calmest people that I have ever known. I never ever heard him say or do anything unkind or unpleasant to anyone, nor ever hear of anybody else, ever complain or say a bad word about him.

He really was one of the very best - both at work and at play! Work-wise he was always one of the very first wanted on any project, for not only his friendly nature but also his technical ability and work ethic; while away from the office, either on a golf course or cricket or football field, he was again, one of the first you wanted on your team! Needless to say, he was extremely good at both activities - and indeed at the bar afterwards! He will be sadly missed.

Deepest condolences go out to his family, for whom Christmas will inevitably be a time of great sadness. One can only hope that they can glean some comfort and consolation knowing that he is no longer suffering and at peace.

Spare his family some thoughts - and indeed, if you are of the praying kind, keep him and his family (Frankie, his wife, and Thomas, James, Patrick, and Kathryn) in your prayers.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Tuesday, 3rd November 2020, of Mel Bass.

Mel passed away early in November, 2020 (the exact date is currenlty unknown). He had suffered a mild stroke at home in Flitton (Beds) and succumbed a few days in Luton and Dunstable hospital to heart failure. He leaves wife Carol and a son and daughter

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Monday, 26th October 2020, of Mike Clephan.

Mike, aged 82 years and of Goostrey, Cheshire. Devoted husband to the late Margaret, dearly loved father to Susan and Austen, beloved grandfather to Ben and Alex, respected father-in-law of Phil and Sharon and loving companion of Evelyn, he will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Mike was one time the CAP Northern manager.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Friday, 10th July 2020, of Neville Hawkins.

Neville passed away peacefully. He was 89.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Sunday, 6th October 2019, of Diana Piper.

Diana will best be remembered by many, for having worked for CAP and Atos for well over 30 years as a Receptionist, across a number of different London offices. As one of the first people that any visitor to CAP/Sema first came into contact with, she was always noted for her warm and welcoming nature. She will be sorely missed.

Our thoughts are with her family during this difficult time.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, in April 2019, of Frank Jones.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Saturday, 30th June 2018, of Andy Moore.

Andy worked for CAP/Sema in Reading, Holland, Redcar, London and Lytham.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, in June 2018, of Bill Monk.

Bill worked in the Outsourcing business at the Birmingham Business Park from 1987 - 2001. His death was sudden and unexpected.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, in December 2017, of June Baker.

June passed away in her nursing home.

From Barney Gormley

"She’s in my prayers.
Drink a toast to her this week and smile and cry happy happy thoughts of the fabulous great times we had together, a true one-off!
She would like that.
Drink in one hand - fag in the other, thick rim glasses twinkling and her hearty throaty laughter cackling away. Cheers my girl. You never let us down. A pleasure.
A true and genuine real lady."

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Sunday, 9th April 2017, of Stuart Lovell.

Stuart was definitely one of the 'characters' that added that extra spark of interest working at CAP.

My own memories come from the British Steel project in Redcar. Whereas I went to the Isle of Man to ride my motorcycle around the famous TT circuit, Stuart went there to indulge two of his passions - photography and trains, specifically steam trains. I can remember him describing with typical gusto and enthusiasm how he was driven around the island at a rate of knots that would make a TT rider proud, just so he could get to the next bridge or crossing and 'snap' one of the Manx steam trains, then off to the next viewing point to get there in time to get the picture at the new location, and so on following the train's progress. And all with film, none of this digital stuff then.

And then, of course, there was the [in]famous chip eating contest in a bus shelter on Redcar sea front, where Stuart made the final two.
[Alan Fair]

Roger Southgate described Stuart thus:

"He was a one off, and my choice when asked to name a hero. He was not always right, but he had tremendous insight. His managers would not have called him a team player, but his team did. Someone you would follow over the top........"

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Sunday, 11th September 2016, of Norma Smithson.

Norma worked in CAP Financial from the 80s on some of the big retail banking jobs of that era (eg. Lloyds).

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Saturday, 9th January 2016, of John Heesom.

From Harley Atkinson:
John graduated from Bristol and joined J Lyons to work on the ground-breaking Leo computers. After a spell at Diebold he joined CAP; as a consultant, working as a manager on a Barclays project, he had a severe stroke in 1971 and although (with steely determination) he recovered some mobility and a good deal of mental powers he never did paid work again. He moved to BOS Software, then Mysis, where he worked voluntarily until he was 60. Having been a keen glider pilot, he took the hobby up again and flew 2 seaters. John and Anne were good friends of ours and entertained our kids royally, and we had a most enjoyable holiday touring France with them.

He died after a period of illness.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Sunday, 15th November 2015, of Phil Witten.

Phil had suffered with MS for over 25 years and it got him in the end. Nevertheless he took a full interest in current affairs, things going on in Skipton and never wavered as a supporter of Sunderland Football team.

Phil died peacefully at the Sue Ryder Hospice, aged 64 from Skipton. Adored husband of Wendy (Robinson), father of Chris, Alex & Toni, step-father of Holly & Laura, brother of Judy and brother-in-law of Dave & Alan. A wonderful man, loved by all who knew him.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Thursday, 15th October 2015, of Jim McAulay.

A personal tribute from Mike Elson:
A neighbour, a work colleague and a close friend for a number of years.

Very much a family man – he leaves a wife Janet, sons Campbell and Iain, two granddaughters and two grandsons.

Our children went to the same school.

Jim was born in Glasgow and joined CAP from IBM having worked with CAP staff on a project at Largs (west of Glasgow). He moved to London in 1970(?) initially living close to the Hoover building on Western Avenue.

Many people in CAP will remember him as project manager at Phoenix Assurance in Bristol. His tough non-compromising approach kept the project on schedule and endeared him to both the CAP and Phoenix staff.

He also spent time abroad managing CAP’s offices in South Africa and Belgium.

His continuing efforts and results gained him a well-deserved place on the CAP Management Meeting.

For many years Jim and I travelled up to London from Camberley and I can always remember his determination to complete the Times crossword in the 30 minute train journey.

I can also remember Jim for the wonderful social occasions that we shared together particularly the annual dinner and dances and pre-Christmas celebrations with CAP colleagues.

Jim was also ‘a fine diner’ and enjoyed entertaining notably on election nights - he will always be particularly remembered for his wonderful Spanish paella dishes, which were a gastronomic feast!

He will be missed by us all and I am proud to say that I am so glad to have known him.

Mike Elson

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Tuesday, 2nd September 2014, of Tony Gillingham.

Tony had been increasingly ill over the past few months and died peacefully at 11:43pm.

The funeral is a purely family affair, but Tony had asked that if anyone wished to do anything in his memory that involves money, that they should make donations to the St. Michael's Hospice, Hereford.

From James Windle
Tony joined CAP in 1970 after a period of work in Australia. He was a 'larger than life' character who always made an impression. He worked on some of the biggest projects including Phoenix in Bristol and Barclays in Knutsford. Many will remember his squash and darts and his contribution to Brain of CAP (or Brian of CAP as he called it). Tony also managed the CAP bridge club for some time. In 1984 he left to do freelance business analysis. He retired to Hereford following his marriage to Jane and continued to manage pub quizzes. He was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer with complications at the start of this year and died in the evening of 2nd September 2014.

According to his wishes his funeral is a family only affair but after his overwhelming experience, relief and gratitude at what the hospice could do and did do for him in terms of care, help and medical provision, he asks that anyone who wants to do anything in Tony's memory that involves money, please donate to: St. Michael's Hospice, Hereford.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Friday, 28th February 2014, of Tony Holmwood.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Monday, 29th October 2012, of Mick Harmer.

Mick joined CAP in October 1973, in Reading. He remained with the company all through the various transitions to Sema, Schlumberger and finally to Atos. He worked on various programmes including for the Post Office, for the DWP and for the Rail industry.

Michael had been fighting cancer since February 2008, keeping a number of colleagues informed of progress by emails which were open, honest and courageous and generally stunningly positive. The last was sadly earlier this month (October 2012) and was uncharacteristically brief.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Monday, 2nd July 2012, of Anne Campbell-Davis.

Anne had only very recently been diagnosed with what was a very virulent form of cancer, from which her health rapidly deteriorated. Anne had worked for CAP for around ten years, from around the mid seventies, being a key and popular member of Graham Elliott's team in Personnel.

She will be sorely missed and CAP News offers its deep condolences to all her family and friends at this sad time.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Thursday, 21st June 2012, of Bryan Wood.

From Chris Sluman:

Bryan had a stroke a couple of years ago, and has been ill with an untreatable cancer for a while. He was hospitalised over Christmas 2011 with pneumonia. I saw him in March at his home and he was in good spirits and on good form.

Sadly, his health deteriorated considerably and he was transferred to a hospice.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Monday, 4th June 2012, of Barney Gibbens.

Barney passed away, following a period of illness, for which he had been in and out of hospital a number of times since Christmas.

There has been no more iconic figure in CAP's history than Barney, who was the last surviving member of its three original co-founders way back in 1962.

Barney, who was in his late seventies, and had been fighting Parkinson's Disease for many years, was always CAP's very own People's Champion! Many felt they knew him personally and had only the very best words to say about him, while also it always seemed (certainly until CAP so dramatically expanded) that he somehow also knew them.

Barney had really been looking forward to CAP50 and to meeting up with so many of his friends - sadly it seems that time ran out on him! His presence at the reunion would have been the highlight of the day - not only for him but also for all others attending.

Sincere condolences go out to Tina, his children, and all their family and friends. Barney will be very sorely missed - but oh, so fondly, remembered.

If you would like to make a donation to START (Skin Treatment and Research Trust), a cause very close to Barney's heart, and one of which he had been Chairman for the past twenty odd years, then it would be gratefully appreciated. Cheques can be sent to (made payable to START) referenced 'Barney Gibbens'. Ashton Funeral Services, 140 Alexandra Rd. Wimbledon, London SW19 7JY

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Sunday, 18th March 2012, of John Ritchie.

John died at just before seven o'clock with his wife, Sally, and his family at his bedside.

As many of you may have known, towards the end 2011 John had been diagnosed with lung cancer, and had recently undergone an operation, which although it had brought him some immediate relief, unfortunately wasn't more successful and some weeks later John's health drastically took a turn for the worse, to such an extent that again he had to return to hospital.

John's blood pressure was found to be dangerously low and the staff in intensive care worked tirelessly to revert the deterioration in his condition but tragically John passed away.

Needless to say for Sal and the family the news was devastating and I'm sure you will all wish to join with CAPNews in sending them all our deepest condolences.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Tuesday, 6th December 2011, of Roy Speller.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Tuesday, 6th September 2011, of Barry Grandage.

Barry had been suffering from kidney disease for some years, having regular dialysis while awaiting a transplant.
The transplant finally came last year, but was not the success that Barry had hoped and he was soon back on the dialysis regime again.
His death was as a result of complications in the long term treatment.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Sunday, 5th June 2011, of John Richards.

John Richards died peacefully surrounded by his wife and children. He had been fighting cancer for over a year.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Friday, 21st January 2011, of Dave Grant.

Dave had been very ill for a few months with a liver illness that the specialists could not diagnose. He was not getting rid of the bile his liver produced, this was causing his kidneys to fail. He was receiving dialysis to try and keep him going hoping that either his liver would repair itself or they would diagnose the problem – to no avail. Our sympathies are with Linda at this trying time.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Monday, 3rd January 2011, of Tom Almond.

Tom was a long serving member of CAP Reading in CSG (the Commercial Systems Group). For many years he worked for the Guernsey States Insurance Authority, both for CAP and as an independent consultant. He and his family won Ask the Family, the TV quiz program hosted by Robert Robinson, in the 80s. In later years he had suffered from dementia and was only 68 when he died. He leaves a widow, Jean.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Saturday, 29th August 2009, of Peter Czerniewski.

CAPNews has learned from Peter Czerniewski's wife, Pam, of the sad news of Peter's death from prostate cancer. He was just 60. The 30th would have been their 34th wedding anniversary.

Pam said that Peter didn't want anyone to know about the cancer and it was all kept secret.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Thursday, 11th January 2007, of Mike Cotton.

CAPNews has learn't that Mike Cotton died from cancer. He was ill for about a year and died peacefully.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, in 2024, of Colin Arey.

CAPNews has recently heard that Colin Arey has passed away. We have no further details

Colin joined CAP in 1972 after working as a contractor on the Woolworths project. He spent 2 years on the Phoenix Assurance project in King William St., Norbury and Bristol and followed that with about 18 months on the Commercial Union Annuity Valuation project in St. Mary Axe and Whyteleafe.

He then went abroad for 18 months in the Middle East. He was one of the earliest managers of CSS. He was a member of Commercial Branch from 1980 to 1985. Colin was a very sociable person being a stalwart of the CAP darts team and being heavily involved in the CAP car rallies as both competitor and organiser.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Tuesday, 25th April 2006, of Mike Smith.

CAPNews has learnt of the sudden death of Mike Smith, who died at his home from a massive stroke.

Mike joined CAP (Computer Analysts and Programmers, as it was then) as a Junior Programmer in 1964 and went on to become its' Managing Director, before moving to Thorn EMI Software - later Data Sciences - as Chief Executive.

Mike had spent the last few years on his family farm in Gloucestershire.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Sunday, 29th January 2006, of John Locke-Wheaton.

Since Christmas John's physical condition deteriorated rapidly, though spiritually there was a sense of peace. John died at lunchtime on Saturday at home, surrounded by his family. He was ready, and the timing was right for him.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, in December 2004, of Bob Dodds.

Bob died suddenly just before Christmas. Our thoughts are with his wife Kay and family.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, in 2024, of Marian Kilsby.

CAPNews has learnt from Nick Juckes that Marian died suddenly earlier this year of pancreatic cancer at the age of 53 after a very short illness. Our thoughts go out to Nick.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Saturday, 3rd May 2003, of John Ockendon.

John passed away in hospital following extensive chemotherapy treatment for cancer of the liver, diagnosed originally the previous Decemeber.

John celebrated his 70th. birthday with a party for many of his friends on April 19th., but his condition latterly worsened and he had to return to hospital for his final days. His wife Jane, and other members of his family were with him when he died.

News of John's death was reported in the Times and Telegraph. He will, I'm sure, be greatly missed by his many ex-CAP friends and colleagues.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Wednesday, 26th March 2003, of Alex d'Agapeyeff.

Alex passed away after being poorly for some time, and had only recently come back home from hospital. All his family were with him when he died.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Tuesday, 8th October 2002, of Jim White.

Jim suffered a massive stroke as a result of a brain haemorrhage.

He had only had the first symptoms about a week previous whilst on holiday with Pat in France, and had gone to the doctor once he had returned home, because of severe headaches. Initially the doctor thought that it may have been because of sinuses, which Jim did occasionally suffer from, but after a couple of more days the doctor had decided that he had best go into hospital for observation - even though ironically at the time Jim had begun to feel slightly better.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Friday, 2nd August 2002, of John Weeks.

John died at the Duchess of Kent Hospice in Reading, with all his family around him.

John had been suffering from cancer for a little over a year, and despite extensive treatment, the tumour failed to respond. John was as optimistic as ever while fighting the disease and brave to the last

Our thoughts are with Marie-Christine and his children at this difficult time.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Friday, 16th March 2001, of Kath Pasfield.

She started at CAP in the Directors Dining Room at CAP House, Great James Street in the early 70's as a silver service waitress. She went on to organise all the catering in many of the other CAP sites over the years, and was still working at the time of her death.

She is survived by three sons of whom she was extremely proud, and she considered many of the CAP chaps as her extended family, remembering their favourite foods, fads etc. She was an amazing lady, much loved and will be greatly missed.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, on Tuesday, 2nd January 2001, of Grenville Baldry.

CAPnews has recently heard that Grenville Baldry died afer a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Gren will be remembered from his long involvement in the BSC Redcar project in the late 70's and 80's. He married a northern lass who bore him two daughters, Melissa and Eleanor.

CAPnews is grateful to Gren's sister Dawn Ellis for letting us know this sad news.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, In Memoriam, of Kevin Hughes.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, In Memoriam, of Alan Benjamin.

It is with deep regret that CAPnews have to announce the death, In Memoriam, of Tony Hardcastle.

Tony was second in command to Alex in the seventies before joining Triad.
He died in 2009 or 2010.