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https://www.wandsworthguardian.co.uk/memorials/death-notices/death/30568327.anthony-donald-keedwell/
Anthony Donald "Don" Keedwell Anthony (Donald) Keedwell passed away peacefully on 6th August 2023 at the age of 95. Donald was a significant figure in the world of mathematics. He was particularly well known for his classic text, "Latin Squares and their Applications." Born in New Malden, Surrey, he continued to live in the area until his death, having inherited his home from his parents. He was a member of faculty of mathematics at Surrey University from 1952 until his retirement in 1993. Conscious of the need to nurture new talent, he organised an annual conference for Sixth Formers with a talent in mathematics. After retiring from his position as Senior Lecturer in 1993, he continued to publish papers, supervise PhD students, and speak at conferences. He was an active member of multiple societies, including the London Intervarsity Club, the Ramblers Association and the Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society. He loved ballet, opera, tennis and rambling. He also organised and led barn dances. Don was honest, humble and kind. He bought a home for a friend in need, who lived there until his death. He never married but he had a close relationship with his niece and nephews, who visited and cared for him during his final months, while respecting his fiercely independent nature. They will miss him dearly. His funeral will take place at 12:20 at Kingston Cemetery on Monday, 18th September with refreshments afterwards at the Royal Oak, New Malden
And from Surrey University:
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/alumni/our-alumni/births-deaths-and-marriages
Anthony Donald Keedwell (known as Donald Keedwell, or “Don”) passed away peacefully in Kingston hospital on 6 August 2023 due to frailty of old age. He was 95.
Donald was a significant figure in the world of mathematics. He was particularly well known for his classic text, “Latin Squares and their Applications”, which was internationally recognised, and which he updated in 2015.
Born in New Malden, Surrey, he continued to live in the area until his death, having inherited his home from his parents. He joined the faculty of mathematics at Surrey University in 1952, which was initially based at Battersea College. He achieved his doctorate on Projective Planes in 1963, and when his office relocated to Guildford, he bought a second home there.
Conscious of the need to nurture new talent, he organised an annual conference for Sixth Formers with a talent in mathematics. After retiring from his position as Senior Lecturer in 1993, he continued to publish papers as a Senior Research Fellow, supervising PhD students, and speaking at international conferences.
He was an active member of a number of societies, including the London Intervarsity Club, the Ramblers Association, the Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society, The National Trust The Campaign to Protect Rural England and the Mathematics Association.
He loved ballet, opera, contemporary musicals, art exhibitions, tennis and rambling. He also organised and led barn dances. Prior to his most recent decline in his health, he was a remarkably fit, indomitable and independent for a man of his age, and much loved by all who knew him, including those who nursed him in his final weeks.
Socially,
Don was always very honest and straightforward, which could sometimes
be a surprise to those who didn’t know him! He was, however, extremely
kind, with a wonderful sense of humour, and infectious laugh. He was
always genuinely interested in what was going on in your life. A humble
and quietly charitable man, he bought a home for a friend in need, who
lived there until his death. He leaves a significant proportion of his
estate to a number of deserving charities. He never married but he had a
close relationship with his niece and nephews, who visited and cared
for him during his final months, while respecting his fiercely
independent nature. They will miss him dearly.
Saturday, December 30, 2023
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