Issue 53— June 2003
In memoriam
Winifred and Ronald Brown—In the last two years, Jericho has lost two of its most widely recognized and popular figures. After a lifetime (Win’s) and a working lifetime (Ron’s) spent in South Africa, the Browns came to live in Oxford in 1973, first in Summertown and then in 1988 to Cranham Terrace, Jericho, where they immediately extended their already vast circle of acquaintances and friends. The most hospitable of couples, they entertained friends and contacts from all over the world, and made further friends during their frequent holidays. Win died on August 20, 2001, after a long illness, and Ron, after a courageous restructuring of his lifestyle, died in his sleep (as he would have wished) sixteen months later. They are much missed.
Robert Clarke—Robert, who died on January 1, had run his worldwide antiquarian book business in King Street since 1990. He combined an encyclopaedic knowledge with a gentle and outgoing personality. Robert had long struggled with physical disability but gave little indication of this with his unfailing courtesy. Book lovers in countries all over the world will miss him.
Edith Dunsdon—Edie, who lived in Great Clarendon Street, died at Christmas. She was well known by many people in Jericho from the days when she and her husband kept the Prince of Wales (now Jude the Obscure) in Walton Street. She regarded those years and the busy social life the pub brought her as the happiest in her life. Her husband died some years ago and Edie had lived modestly, enjoying the friendship of many local people.
Ernie Huckin—Ernie and his wife Gwen lived in Hart Street for many years though had recently moved to Bicester. He worked over a long period for OUP as a representative, and they both played an important part in Jericho life, organizing many social events for the Parish. Ernie was in the RAF during the war and always had something of the distinguished airman about him. A large number of friends and former colleagues gathered at St. Barnabas for his funeral. Our sympathies to Gwen and her family.
