Bill Bellenger (OK 1965)

Bill Bellenger (OK 1965) was a pupil in the Junior and Senior Schools at King's. Head of Major and Head Boy, he left in the Spring Term 1966 and went to St Catherine's College, Cambridge, later that year to read Classics. 

Les Ruskell (OK 1964) writes: 'William Stanley (Bill) Bellenger died on 9th February after a long illness. He had a distinguished career at King’s, where he was Head of House (Major), Head of Weycroft Boarding House, and Head Boy. He studied classics in the Sixth Form under Peter Harwood, and continued his classical studies at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge. After graduation, he attended medical school at Glasgow University, where he met Anne. After a spell with Army working in Papua New Guinea, he returned to the UK as a GP.

A great all-round sportsman, Bill was in the 1st team for Fulham Football Club and for KCS 1st XV, cricket 1st XI, and hockey 1st XI. While at Glasgow University, he was selected to play for Scottish Universities and captained the university hockey team. He also played club rugby for Hillhead and hockey for Western, as well as playing cricket for Epworth and Cambridge University Crusaders.

After retiring from full-time medical practice, Bill was heavily involved in local and charitable organisations, including Twickenham Choral Society. He was an acknowledged, passionate musician with great love for choral singing.

After retirement, Bill spent much of his time enjoying sailing and narrowboat life with Anne, and was a devoted husband and father. He is survived by Anne and his three children Andrew, Fiona, and David, and will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.'