George Dean

Harrow Observer - Thursday 01 September 1966

BOY DROWNS ON HOLIDAY ABROAD

While swimming in the River Marne near Paris on Sunday, 17-year-old George Dean, of Alfriston Avenue, North Harrow, got into difficulties and was drowned. With him died his holiday host, who had tried to save him.

His twin brother, Harry, who was on a touring holiday of the Continent, did not know of George's death by Tuesday.

The tragedy happened at Champigny-sur-Marne, near Paris, where George Dean was staying with M. J. Titera and his family.

He had just returned from camping with them in the South of France.

Both were swimming almost opposite the Titera's house which is close to the river.

The dead youth was a student at St. Nicholas's School, Northwood. He has recently successfully completed his "A" level examinations and was planning to continue his studies at a university.

He was due home from holiday today (Thursday). News of the tragedy was given to his family by one of M. Titera's sons who is over here on holiday. The families are old friends.

On Tuesday the boy's father, Mr Arthur H. Dean, flew to France to arrange the funeral, which will take place in Paris.