The Oxford Times | Local Obituaries

Frank Asbury: Cherished GP made a mark

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

ONE of Didcot’s best known GPs, Dr Frank Asbury, who served patients for more than 30 years, has died aged 85.

Len Berry: Exuberant Morris mentor

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

TRIBUTES have been paid to folk musician and co-founder of the Kirtlington Morris group Len Berry, who has died aged 82.

Ken Goff: Bowls man got estate moving

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

FORMER Botley resident and keen bowls man Ken Goff has died aged 89.

Maurice Andrews: Butcher’s stalwart service

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

MAURICE Andrews, one of Didcot’s best-known butchers, has died aged 90.

Pauline Woods: Blood donor who saved babies’ lives

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

PAULINE Woods, a popular Didcot lollipop lady whose blood donations helped save the lives of hundreds of babies, has passed away, aged 68.

Raymond Read: Cheeky humour of a city dentist

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

THE man responsible for looking after the teeth of Headington residents for more than 30 years has passed away, aged 89.

Arthur Winter: 'A Victorian gentleman'

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Former Bicester mayor and “old fashioned gentleman” Arthur Winter has died, aged 82.

John Maclean: Musician launched his own orchestra

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000

A man who played in Witney Town Band for 40 years and formed his own orchestra has died aged 101.

Frank Watson: Champion of the city's traders

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Frank Watson, who defended the rights of Covered Market traders in Oxford for more than 25 years, has died aged 79.

Edward Clarke: Five war medals earned with the RAF

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:50:00 +0000

A former Squadron Leader who was awarded five medals for his efforts in the Second World War has died aged 95.

Professor fought to combat racism

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Professor Sir Michael Dummett, who has died aged 86, had a reputation as one of Britain’s most original and profound philosophers.

ROBIN DIVER: Oxfam worker honoured with OBE

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:10:00 +0000

ROBIN Diver, who was made an MBE for his work with Oxford-based aid charity Oxfam, has died while walking in the Lake District two months after he retired.

Sam Timms was dedicated to equality

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Sam Timms’ dedication to helping others extended to his life as a councillor and union activist.

OBITUARY: Geoffrey Darke , an architect inspired by design for urban living

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:00:00 +0000

RENOWNED architect Geoffrey Darke has died aged 82.

OBITUARY: Peter Tyrer touched many lives

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:00:00 +0000

PETER Tyrer, founder and chief executive of the African Children’s Fund, has died after a car crash in Kenya last week.

Ronald Baxter: War hero and family man was a 'tower of strength'

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0000

A Second World War veteran and aircraft carrier “torpedo man” has died aged 86.

Harold Wilson: Recording judge's fine contributions

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0000

A senior judge who introduced video links to court cases involving children has died.

Caterer managed cafes and kitchens across city

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:50:00 +0100

An Oxford caterer who managed a string of cafes and kitchens has died aged 82.

Comic gained royal approval

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:30:00 +0100

Oxford-born stand-up comedian “Squire” Ronnie Hayward, who entertained millions including the Royal Family, has died aged 69.

War hero battled for his community

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:30:00 +0100

A well-known Oxford- shire Second World War veteran and prominent Royal British Legion member has died at the age of 90.