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The Life of Michael Linde. 1926 - 2011
Tribute by Jan Woods
Michael was born in North London and educated in Beaconsfield School in Hove. After Dunkirk, the school was evacuated to Gloucestershire and Michael who was a very responsible and helpful person became Head Boy.
He was called up for military service and served in the RAF. After the war, he went to Bognor Regis Teacher Training College where he specialised in mathematics which may have been the foundation for his meticulous record keeping. He sang in the college choir and represented his college dancing at the famous Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen.
His first teaching post was in a local authority school secondary school in Leicestershire and then he taught in Pierrepoint House School in Frensham Heights.
In 1958 Michael joined Aiglon College which had just been founded by John Corlette. It opened with 6 students and offered high principles of education and holistic guidance and evolved to a co-educational international community of students and staff representing 58 nationalities.* (Ref. Aiglon Life - Autumn 2011)During his 15 years there, Michael progressed through the positions of Assistant Master, House Master, Dean to 11 years as Administrative Director.
As a House Master he was fair and generous with his personal time. In his Administrative role, Tony Hyde, a teacher at the college in the 70's remembers he was always quietly spoken and easy to deal with. Joyce Lowe who assisted John Corlette from the beginnings has happy memories of their ski instructor's description of their efforts on the slopes "Monsieur, bend ze anklets!"
During this time Michael married Esther Carlisle and helped raise the younger of her five children as his own.
From 1973 -1976 he was Administrative director of Chatelard School in Les Avant - an international finishing school for girls. He was well respected in his capacity and in his dealings with cantonal and communal authorities. He was very knowledgeable about trains and one of his joys was travelling on the little train which snaked up the mountain from Montreux.
He moved to Lausanne, working with the Canadian Junior College and the University until he was invited by Henri Lavanchy to become first Secretary of the prestigious Club de Bonmont. Edward Clarke who is a member there, testifies that Michael created a tremendous atmosphere in the first few years of the club's history. He applied his Schoolmaster's principles and the members enjoyed his firm but friendly approval. He was most professional in running the golf section and international competitions. The Nation's Cup which he supported is still played .
As well as his busy working life, he was a very active member of of the Council of the British Residents Association for 25 years including 3 as Chairman. He was honoured with an MBE for his services to the community.
He retired to Littlehampton, West Sussex in 1998 and until shortly before his death was very active on the Committees of The Royal Overseas League and his political party.
He will be remembered in many ways - for his love of life and fun, his great interest in trains, collection of ties, host of legendary lunches,his generous spirit, and sense of fair play.
Pride of place in Michael's home was the large painting of Aiglon College by Perryman in 1973 which had been commissioned by the college and to which was attached an inscription thanking Michael for "his 15 years of friendship and loyalty to the college".
When he went into a nursing home for the last phase of his life, the Aiglon picture went with him and he talked about it until the end.
Michael P Linde MBE
Aiglon College is saddened to announce the passing of Michael Linde who was at Aiglon College from 1959-1973. He held several positions including Assistant Master, Head of Junior School, Housemaster, Dean and Administration Director. Mr Linde died on 18 December.
King Leka of Albania
Aiglon College is saddened to announce the death of King Leka of Albania who studied at the School from 1955-56. He died on 30 November. Obituary
Tribute by Jan Woods
Michael was born in North London and educated in Beaconsfield School in Hove. After Dunkirk, the school was evacuated to Gloucestershire and Michael who was a very responsible and helpful person became Head Boy.
He was called up for military service and served in the RAF. After the war, he went to Bognor Regis Teacher Training College where he specialised in mathematics which may have been the foundation for his meticulous record keeping. He sang in the college choir and represented his college dancing at the famous Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen.
His first teaching post was in a local authority school secondary school in Leicestershire and then he taught in Pierrepoint House School in Frensham Heights.
In 1958 Michael joined Aiglon College which had just been founded by John Corlette. It opened with 6 students and offered high principles of education and holistic guidance and evolved to a co-educational international community of students and staff representing 58 nationalities.* (Ref. Aiglon Life - Autumn 2011)During his 15 years there, Michael progressed through the positions of Assistant Master, House Master, Dean to 11 years as Administrative Director.
As a House Master he was fair and generous with his personal time. In his Administrative role, Tony Hyde, a teacher at the college in the 70's remembers he was always quietly spoken and easy to deal with. Joyce Lowe who assisted John Corlette from the beginnings has happy memories of their ski instructor's description of their efforts on the slopes "Monsieur, bend ze anklets!"
During this time Michael married Esther Carlisle and helped raise the younger of her five children as his own.
From 1973 -1976 he was Administrative director of Chatelard School in Les Avant - an international finishing school for girls. He was well respected in his capacity and in his dealings with cantonal and communal authorities. He was very knowledgeable about trains and one of his joys was travelling on the little train which snaked up the mountain from Montreux.
He moved to Lausanne, working with the Canadian Junior College and the University until he was invited by Henri Lavanchy to become first Secretary of the prestigious Club de Bonmont. Edward Clarke who is a member there, testifies that Michael created a tremendous atmosphere in the first few years of the club's history. He applied his Schoolmaster's principles and the members enjoyed his firm but friendly approval. He was most professional in running the golf section and international competitions. The Nation's Cup which he supported is still played .
As well as his busy working life, he was a very active member of of the Council of the British Residents Association for 25 years including 3 as Chairman. He was honoured with an MBE for his services to the community.
He retired to Littlehampton, West Sussex in 1998 and until shortly before his death was very active on the Committees of The Royal Overseas League and his political party.
He will be remembered in many ways - for his love of life and fun, his great interest in trains, collection of ties, host of legendary lunches,his generous spirit, and sense of fair play.
Pride of place in Michael's home was the large painting of Aiglon College by Perryman in 1973 which had been commissioned by the college and to which was attached an inscription thanking Michael for "his 15 years of friendship and loyalty to the college".
When he went into a nursing home for the last phase of his life, the Aiglon picture went with him and he talked about it until the end.
Michael P Linde MBE
Aiglon College is saddened to announce the passing of Michael Linde who was at Aiglon College from 1959-1973. He held several positions including Assistant Master, Head of Junior School, Housemaster, Dean and Administration Director. Mr Linde died on 18 December.
King Leka of Albania
Aiglon College is saddened to announce the death of King Leka of Albania who studied at the School from 1955-56. He died on 30 November. Obituary
