From Facebook courtesy Vinoth Kumar and the Simeon family
Martinian Wilmot Simeon passed away in Australia recently
Married with two children Alice and Matthew , and with two Grand Children Chloe and Yazmyn , Wilmot attended Calcutta Martiniere (Hastings House 1944-1952). He was House Captain in 1952 and represented the School in cricket, hockey and rugby; being awarded school colours for cricket. On leaving school in 1952 he completed a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in 1955. After an apprenticeship and service with ICI Calcutta, Wilmot emigrated to the UK in 1963. There he continued his career in Process Plant Design. After a spell of twenty years in England, Wilmot moved to Perth, Australia in 1982. Here he pursued his profession with considerable success. In his spare time Wilmot enjoyed golf and gardening. He was an active member of the Old Martinians Association in Perth for many years and always staunch Martinian. After a short stay in hospital he passed away peacefully on Friday 16 August 2019. He will be sadly missed by family and friends
Martinian Wilmot Simeon passed away in Australia recently
Message from his son Matt: To all family and friends. The Service to celebrate the life of Dad will be held at St Andrews Church, 1 Camberley Street , Thornlie, at 2pm on Tuesday 27th of August (Next TUESDAY). Please feel free to tell all of Dads friends that may not be on Social Media. As we all know, Dad loved sport - Cricket , Hockey, Rugby (Union of course !!) Boxing... the combative nature and camaraderie were integral values to which he lived his life. As such, please feel free to respectfully wear your team colors to the service. Thanks again for all the kind and thoughtful wishes...A tribute to Wilmot Simeon
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| Family photo taken this year on his 85th birthday |
A tribute to Wilmot Simeon
Married with two children Alice and Matthew , and with two Grand Children Chloe and Yazmyn , Wilmot attended Calcutta Martiniere (Hastings House 1944-1952). He was House Captain in 1952 and represented the School in cricket, hockey and rugby; being awarded school colours for cricket. On leaving school in 1952 he completed a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in 1955. After an apprenticeship and service with ICI Calcutta, Wilmot emigrated to the UK in 1963. There he continued his career in Process Plant Design. After a spell of twenty years in England, Wilmot moved to Perth, Australia in 1982. Here he pursued his profession with considerable success. In his spare time Wilmot enjoyed golf and gardening. He was an active member of the Old Martinians Association in Perth for many years and always staunch Martinian. After a short stay in hospital he passed away peacefully on Friday 16 August 2019. He will be sadly missed by family and friends
