Death of former mayor

A retired schoolmaster, principal and owner of Preston College for 36 years, Major Bastock, a widower, was one of the most senior Freemasons in Sussex.

He was a serious walker and a member of Brighton and Hove Athlectic Club. Had World War II not intervened, the major would have been an Olympic competitor.

He served as a town councillor for 24 years, becoming mayor in 1979 and again in 1991. He was also a Lewes district councillor.

Following the funeral at the Downs Crematorium, Brighton, at 12.45pm on Monday next, relatives and friends are invited to the Telscombe Civic Centre for refreshments.