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Neil Salmon

Published on 10/05/2024

Salmon Neil Neil Paul Salmon died peacefully in Ipswich Hospital on 3 May 2024. He was 91, the same age as was his devoted wife of 65 years, Joyce, when she died last year. Neil was the loving father of Tom, Frank and Kay, and proud grandfather of Francesca, Alexander and Isobel. Daughter-in-law Catharine and son-in-law Den have also been key members of his family. Born in Hadleigh, Neil became a passionate Ipswichian: English teacher at Northgate School for 30 years; Secretary and Chairman of Ipswich Film Society for 40 years; member/Vice-Chairman of Ipswich Film Theatre Advisory Committee for its 32-year existence; film reviewer for Ipswich Arts Association's Images magazine for 20 years; editor of the Ipswich Society Newsletter for 23 years and instigator of the town's Blue Plaques scheme; member of Ipswich Chamber Music Society since 1965 and author of its programme notes; member of Ipswich Labour Party since the 1960s; and inveterate ITFC supporter. He did not waste a moment of life. There will be a private funeral for family and close friends. A celebration of Neil's life and achievements will be held in the UNITARIAN MEETING HOUSE on 3 August 2024 at 2:30 pm at which all are welcome.

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Louise Smith July 6th, 2024
Mr Salmon was my English teacher at Northgate from 1977-1979 when I was in the Sixth Form. I have him to thank for nurturing a love of literature that has lasted a lifetime and which I am profoundly grateful to him for.
Mr Salmon was a truly inspirational teacher. He introduced us to a huge range of poets and playwrights - way beyond the A level curriculum - things he thought we should know about, and would enjoy. I have never forgotten the visit of the poet R.S. Thomas that he arranged for us., or being introduced the the plays of Tom Stoppard, Peter Nicholls and many more - all new and exciting in to us in the late 70s - which opened the door to a whole new world of ideas and experiences.
Strangely, I was reading something this morning that prompted me to think about Mr Salmon and how important he had been to me. I decided to do a google search, and came across this notice of his recent death. I send my deepest condolences to his family and friends, who I am sure will miss him immeasurably. I would like them to know how thankful I am - and how inspiring it remains to read of in a life so truly well-lived.