Woodstock School mourns the passing of Dr James Barton (born 6 August 1938), a deeply respected educator and leader who served the school with distinction for more than two decades. Dr Barton passed away on 10 November 2025, leaving behind a lasting legacy of academic excellence, compassion and spiritual guidance. Dr Barton’s association with Woodstock spanned two distinct periods, his...
Dana Crider, beloved teacher, dorm parent, church leader, environmentalist and long-term Mussoorie resident, passed away on 18 September 2025. For over four decades, his larger-than-life presence was woven into the very fabric of the Woodstock and hillside community. His rich, booming voice could fill an auditorium, his beautiful singing –...
With heavy hearts we wish to inform the Woodstock community that we have lost Saroj Kapadia, a much-loved member of the faculty and the wider community since 1954. Saroj Kapadia March 14, 1933 – August 6, 2024 Please click here to read the official obituary shared by Mrs. Kapadia's family. Mrs. Saroj Kapadia joined...
We would like to share the sad news of the passing of Doma, a former parent and a beloved local hillside resident. Doma was well-loved and a well-known figure within the community. She came to India in the 1930s and moved to Mussoorie in the 1940s. Doma is fondly remembered for...
We convey our deepfelt sadness to the Downs family upon the recent passing of Dr. Frederick S. Downs, Woodstock Class of ’49 and Distinguished Alumnus Awardee. Dr. Downs is survived by his wife Mary and children Susan '78, Rick '79, and Milton '81. Mary shares the following: Dr. Frederick S. Downs,...
RICHARD (DICK) H. WECHTER came to Woodstock in the early ‘70s following teaching service in Sitka, Alaska and at Kodaikanal School. He was part of the hillside community for more than 20 years. (Dick first served as a teacher at Woodstock from 1972 to 1979 and then returned for a...
Bhavenesh Kumari Patiala, Class of 1950 It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Distinguished Alumna Bhavenesh Kumari on June 23, 2023. A member of the royal family of Patiala, Bhavenesh excelled in a career that was closed to women and to those of her lineage. Bhavenesh came to Woodstock in...
David J. Schoonmaker, Class of 1962 March 16, 1944 - December 15, 2022 We are deeply saddened at the news of passing of Distinguished Alumnus David J. Schoonmaker at age 78 on December 15, 2022. He is survived by his wife Eva of Denver; brother Marlin of Seattle; son Sean, daughter-in-law Liisa,...
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing away of Mrs. Phuntsok Dolma Chophel. Dolma has been an integral part of the Woodstock story for more than 43 years. She retired from Woodstock school with her husband in 2017 and was one...
Our Principal, Dr Craig Cook pays a tribute to Thomas Chandy, who served as the Woodstock School board president on two occasions and sadly passed away in November 2019. As a community of learners, Woodstock School benefitted greatly from the life and leadership of Thomas Chandy. Thomas made significant contributions to Woodstock...
