Charles Blackham (m.2007) who died on Thursday 10th September was remembered during prayers in a service in the College Chapel on Sunday morning, 13th September.  The College flag was flown at half-mast during the day.  

Charles's death in the Intensive Care Unit of Addenbrooke's Hospital Cambridge followed a short period of serious illness. His funeral took place at 2.30pm on Tuesday 22 September in Winchester College Chapel, where he had been a pupil. The private cremation, led by the Chaplain of Christ's, took place the following morning at Basingstoke Crematorium.

At Christ's, Charles (second from the right, above) was an outstanding Natural Scientist, winning scholarships in both 2008 and 2009. He captained the 2009 University Challenge team, leading them as the 'highest scoring runners-up' into the second round of the series.  In addition to his academic success Charles was a gifted and accomplished musician. He played the piano and organ, and was Chairman of the Christ's College Music Society - a position which he held at the time of his death.  One very happy and lasting memory of Charles will be his performance, on 16 May 2009, of Billy Joel's 'Fantasies and Delusions' for solo piano.

Charles's death has left many in the College deeply saddened.  The College community extends its sincere sympathy to Charles's mother, Sally, and to his wider family circle.

A memorial service will be held in Christ's College Chapel at a later date during Full Term.