Patrick N. White

24^th November 1957 - 25^th December 2021

Patrick Neal White was born in Purley, Surrey and was raised both in England and Singapore. He attended Uppingham School in Rutland before going up to Cambridge in 1976 to read Engineering. On his arrival at Queens’ College, he decided to change his focus to a degree in Natural Sciences. After graduating in 1979, he joined a London consultancy where his first role involved a move to the United States to work on a project for the US State Department. As if predicting a Covid future, his task was to analyse the impact of early online meetings as opposed to the face-to-face variety.

For much of his professional life Patrick was employed by Reuters, both in the City and abroad, selling foreign exchange software to the financial sector. He married his wife, Lucy, in 1988 and, soon after they moved away for his work and lived both in Bahrain and Cyprus. Whilst there, in his free time, Patrick engaged in numerous sporting activities; he was a runner, hill / mountain walker, rambler, sailor, swimmer, tennis player, cyclist and skier. Gifted, skilful and practical, he stained glass, caned chairs and wood turning. He was a very keen reader and the completion of The Times Cryptic Crossword was an enjoyable daily challenge.

Patrick was very much a people person with a wide circle of loyal friends from all phases of his life. He was blessed with handsome good looks, insightful intelligence, a cheeky grin, dry wit and charm along with compassion and empathy for others. He was also a true family man with a wife and two sons who were central to his being. He relished his father / son time with Tomas and Nicholas, whether participating with them in their sporting endeavours, engaging in their common interests and hobbies or enjoying many and varied family holidays. His delight in his family was not only visible, but etched, on his face and his devotion was steadfast, resolute, and unwavering.

Patrick has left an indelible footprint on our world. Diagnosed in May 2020, he fought a very brave fight against a rare and aggressive cancer, facing each day uncomplainingly with stoicism and courage. He left this world on Christmas morning and is, and will continue to be, greatly missed, by Lucy, Tomas, Nicholas and all their devoted friends.

Lucy White

June 2022