Harry Reeves (C1 1982-87), brother of Pat (B1 1981-86) and Mike (C1 1989-94), died 13th June 2024.

Harry’s greatest memories during his time at Marlborough might have been as a competitive sportsman representing his school in the rugby, cricket and tennis first teams. After leaving Marlborough, Harry continued to channel his passion for sport, including playing semi-professional rugby for Richmond, yet while reorienting himself towards more extreme challenges in the great outdoors, also working with supporting children in this arena. 

Harry summited four of the “Seven Summits”, the highest peaks on each continent, including Mt Blanc, Mt McKinley/Denali and Mt Everest, as well as succeeding in a solo ascent of Mt Aconcagua. He kite-skied 335 miles across Greenland, and embarked on numerous long-distance cycling trips in the Caucasus and Pyrenees, as well as The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route off-road across North America.

Diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2023, Harry faced his terminal illness with fortitude and admirable calm. He died at home on his farm in Devon, where he had planted tens of thousands of trees in an effort to re-wild the landscape. He had planned further forestation, except for his untimely death aged 55. Many OMs were in attendance at Harry’s funeral, a testament to the long-lasting strength of friendships he forged during his school days at Marlborough College.