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JOHN CLEaVE Obituary
Dr. JOHN CLEAVE
Of Kensington, London passed away on March 14, 2020, aged 88. Born in 1931 in Harrow, Middlesex, John went on to earn degrees in economics from London and Oxford. He commissioned into the Royal Artillery at Mons for National Service and went on to serve with the British Colonial Service in Uganda for 11 years. John was then accepted into Stanford University where he gained his PhD and was subsequently recruited into the World Bank, Washington DC in 1970 where he worked as an agricultural economist for over 20 years on development projects in Africa, East Asia and the Pacific. On retirement, John's passion led to his second career as an architectural photographer, which resulted in numerous publications in books and journals. John served as a Trustee of the American Farm School in Thessaloniki, Greece for over 15 years. John is survived by his wife of 46 years, Laura, children Roger and Karen and grandchildren Benjamin, Richard, Nicholas and Philippa. Services to be held in England.
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Claudia Abruzzo-Hilbert
March 15, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with Laura and the entire Cleave family. I hope that the memories will sustain during this time. With deepest sympathies, Claudia Abruzzo-Hilbert
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Claudia Hilbert
April 6, 2020
John was a gentleman, raconteur and consummate host. I have many fond memories of spending time with John and Laura at their home in Georgetown. My deepest condolences to Laura and the entire Cleave family.
Claudia Abruzzo Hilbert
George Thomson
March 28, 2020
A fine man and a true English gentleman. We spent many happy days sailing his Wayfarer on Chesapeake Bay. Sincere sympathies to Laura.
N. S
March 19, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the family of John Cleave. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you. He will give you strength and courage to cope with your grief
Psalm 94:17-19
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