Jonathan
Van Stroud
1955-2022

My brother Jonathan ‘Waffles’ Van Stroud (formerly Stroud) died suddenly on 18 April 2022, aged 66. After leaving Sevenoaks School in 1974, Jon spent a gap year working on the construction of the M25 before hitchhiking around the entire coastline of the Mediterranean Sea. He studied Sociology at York University and qualified as a social worker. Jon spent many years providing emergency out-of-hours support to people in crisis in North London where he lived, as well as overseeing the best interests of children in foster care, many of whom regarded him as a second father.

Jon married Jenny Van Hague, and settled down in Muswell Hill where together they raised three wonderful children, Maisie, Connie and Samuel. When he wasn’t working Jon enjoyed hosting epic dinner parties where he showcased his phenomenal cooking skills, as well as being a master sourdough baker and tending his allotment. Jon also enjoyed travelling to meet up with his children in far-flung places including India, Georgia, Ukraine and Canada. His immediate family, five siblings and his wide circle of friends will forever miss his good company.

Duncan Stroud (OS 1979)