Please join us in remembering OKS and former members of staff who we have lost in 2026. On this page, you can find notices, obituaries and service details. You are warmly invited to share a message or tribute to celebrate their lives below in the comments. 

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Mark Burges Watson (GR 1980-85) 

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mark Burges Watson (JKS 1975–80, GR 1980–85). Known throughout his school and university days as “Burge”, he died after a brave battle with cancer on 12 January 2026, surrounded by his family.

Mark had very fond memories of his time at King’s and kept in close touch with a number of OKS friends over the years.

Before his death, Mark established a foundation, Burge’s Meadows, which will continue his legacy through a commitment to plant 1,000 acres of wildflower meadows across England and Wales by 2035.

To find out more about this initiative, or to offer your support, please visit: www.burgesmeadows.org