The Abingdon Town Flag above the County Hall is flying at half mast out of respect for Keith Hasnip, the Mayor of Abingdon for the year 2004-5. He passed away yesterday, at the age of 84
Keith lived in Abingdon for nearly sixty years, and was a teacher at Abingdon School for 40 years, and Head of Modern Languages. The languages came in very useful during twinning visits. He also served as a Governor at Carswell School.
(Thanks to the Town Crier for the picture above.)
Keith had a great interest in history, and with Audrey, his wife, organised Heritage Open Day, and made it the event it is today. He was also Chairman of the Museum Committee, and in 2004 organised a successful fundraising campaign to buy the Anglo-Saxon ring seen above which was found in Abingdon.
All our sympathy to Audrey and family.
Oh that’s very sad to hear that. Mr Hasnip was a grand fellow indeed. My sympathy to Audrey and family. I know them well.
I spent one term as a boarder at the school when my mother was ill and Keith was a wonderful housemaster who provided support in a difficult time with the help of his excellent wife Audrey. The children in the family were lively companions at St Michale’s Church, especially in the choir. Happy times. Keith was also an excellent form master when I started at the school. I owe him a lot.