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Peter Naylor

Published on 02/04/2020

NAYLOR Peter Passed away peacefully in Cheltenham on March 21st, after a long illness, aged 87. Taught Physics at The College, Swindon up to 1997 and was one of the first Science Foundation lecturers locally with the Open University. Peter and family moved south from Lancashire in 1963, and he lived in Blunsdon for nearly fifty years before finally moving to Cheltenham. Widow to May (née Farrimond), father to Don (Donald) and Howard, grandfather to Will and Lois. Cremation to be held in Cheltenham on 14th April at 2.30pm. Due to current restrictions, attendance is by video link at www.obitus.com only. Peter's family requests no flowers. Any donations to Lilian Faithfull Care. For further details, contact the Cooperative Funeralcare, Grosvenor House, 72 Lansdown Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6QL. Tel: 01242 580336

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ChrisKeebs December 28th, 2020
I've just seen this, having been reminded of my college years in a conversation this morning, Pete immediately springs to mind and I looked him up. He was such an inspiration to me while teaching me A Level physics at Swindon College. He had a passion about sharing knowledge, adapted his lessons to events in class in an instant and encouraged thinking in a way that inspired me more than any other teacher I can recall. Thank you Pete, and my deepest sympathies to all his family. I cannot imagine I will ever forget Pete.
Three boats down from the candy April 28th, 2020
My sincere condolences to the family of Peter. He drummed Access Physics into my head in '91/92 and was the Swindon college first contact that persuaded me to give up work and give uni a shot.
No regrets.
An utter legend, pipe, pint of wood in the Beehive at lunch and end of day. They don't make em like Pete Naylor anymore which is a shame.
When the pubs open again I will have a drink in his honour.
BertieWoottonBassett April 28th, 2020
Best science teacher in the world ever. Absolutely brilliant. Thank you Mr Naylor. RIP.
Don Naylor April 7th, 2020
Thank you - really heartening to read your comment - we know that Pete Naylor teaching Physics at Swindon College was a bit of a legend for decades!
Don Naylor April 7th, 2020
Thank you Chris and Des for recollecting one of Sams Lane's 'characters'!
Don Naylor April 7th, 2020
Thank you for this - yes, we know that for decades, Pete Naylor and Physics at Swindon College pretty much went together. Nice to know he's still remembered!
Cooking by smoke alarm April 6th, 2020
My condolences to Peter's family.
Peter taught me at Swindon College between 1975 & 1980. A superb teacher. So helpul, knowledgable & kind. His communication skills were brilliant & myself and others relished his classes.
A lovely gentleman. God Rest Your soul Peter & thank you.
Pennyjk April 6th, 2020
Condolences from Chris and Des Keen and family, previously of Sams Lane
jonesc1a April 2nd, 2020
My condolences, Pete taught me at Swindon College in the 67 to 72. Really a great lecturer with a dry wit. I remember he hated direct sunlight and always covered up on sunny days.