Keall, Thomas Gerald Michael (1931-2019), Junior Bursar at Magdalene College, Cambridge

Persona

Keall, Thomas Gerald Michael (1931-2019), Junior Bursar at Magdalene College, Cambridge

5 March 1931 - 7 July 2019

Michael Keall was born in Putney and was educated as a Chorister at King's College School, 1940-1945, at Culford School, and at King's College, Cambridge (1951-1954) where he took the Historical Tripos and a Certificate in Education.
National Service (2nd Lt, Royal Artillery), 1950-1951.
Assistant Master at King's College School, 1955-1957 and at Bedford School, 1957-1962.
Headmaster at the Junior School, Portsmouth GS, 1962-1969 and at Eastbourne College Preparatory School, 1969-1977.
Headmaster of Westminster Abbey Choir School, 1977-1987.
Junior Bursar of Magdalene College, 1989-1994.
Alumni Secretary, 1999-2012.
Fellow-Commoner, 1989-2019.

Michael took a warm interest in the student body and knew many students personally. He was interested in all student activities but in particular, he took a special interest in College music and sports, compiling the list of College Blues and Half Blues for publication in the College Magazine each year. His memory for and eager interest in every individual he met, his wide range of interests, from rugby to choral music, his unobtrusive but profound kindness, his unruffled enthusiasm and good humour, all this and more made him universally loved.

Obituary: College Magazine, No. 64 (2019-2020), PP. 29-35.

Magdalene College Website

https://www.magd.cam.ac.uk/michael-keall-fund