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Fives 1955 and Lords 1956. National
Service, Royal Artillery 1956-58. He
played cricket for Derbyshire 1959-65
(Captain 1963). Best bowling figures of 8
for 54 against Kent and 14 wickets in the
match. Highest score 91 – he got out
because he had been told that he had six
balls left to score the fastest century of the
season! His son, Alastair, later played for
Derbyshire; in doing so he became the 3rd
generation of Richardsons to represent the
county. His grandfather captained the
team in the only year that they won the
County Championship, 1936. After
retiring from cricket he worked as a
partner in the family firm, W & J
Richardson, tanners and leather dressers in
Derby. He led the business until it was
closed in 1984. He was a member and
Chairman of Derbyshire County Cricket
Club. Chairman of Quarndon Parish
Council. Having retired early he
continued to enjoy classic sports cars, golf,
shooting and fishing. His approach to life
was summed up at Winchester when he
was asked to write a poem about cricket.
He wrote, ‘Rain stopped play, no game
today’. Married 1963 Margaret Train (died
2012). He is survived by their two sons.
David Eldon Scott (H, 52-57): died
16.6.2015. Son of HES (H, 20-26). He was
the 3rd generation of Wykehamists, father
to son. Cirencester Royal Agricultural
College, Diploma Agriculture. He was a
farmer, first at Encombe and then at
Blashenwell. He hosted the Great Fête at
Encombe House raising, many thousands
of pounds for the diocese and the parish.
For many years a magistrate at Wareham
and Wimborne. He always worked for the
community; he ran an excellent shoot and
he was a keen golfer. He was a fine country
gentleman who wanted to do things
because they were good things to do.
Unbeknownst to his family he won the
lottery and he used the winnings to pay for
a new boiler in the church. When asked if
he believed in God, he would say, ‘Well, I
do find that He can be a great help.’
Married 1966 Clover Noakes, who
survives him with their two sons.
T H E T R U S T Y S E RVA N T
Hugh Rupert Courtenay, later Rt Hon the
Earl of Devon (H, 55-60): died 18.8.2015.
Son of CCC (I, 30-34). 3rd generation of
Wykehamists, father to son. Born on the
night after the Luftwaffe Baedeker Blitz on
nearby Exeter. Shooting VIII, Country Life
Cup. Magdalene College, Cambridge 196164, 2 Estate Management. Master of the
University Drag Hounds. Chartered
Surveyor (ARICS). Trained as land agent
with Lothian Estates. He then worked as an
agent of the Monteviot, Blickling Hall and
Broughton Castle estates, before returning
to Devon to work for Stratton & Holborow
in Exeter and take over the management of
Powderham. He worked tirelessly to make
Powderham Castle a viable commercial
operation. He restored the Victorian kitchen
and servants hall, for which he won the first
Lottery grant awarded to a private home. He
returned Powderham’s garden and deer park
to their 18th-century splendour and
developed a range of business ventures,
including the Powderham Country Store.
As a result Powderham became one of
Devon’s leading tourist attractions and
events venues. In 1993 it was chosen for the
filming of Remains of the Day. A galaxy of
star-studded performances followed,
including Sir Cliff Richard, Sir Tom Jones
and Sir Elton John. He became Honorary
Colonel of the Royal Devon Yeomanry, in
which he had served 1971-77. He was
President of the Devon Young Farmers and
Chairman, the Exeter Cathedral
Preservation Trust. Appointed Deputy
Lieutenant for Devon in 1991, he was ViceLord Lieutenant 2002-08. He succeeded his
father as 18th Earl of Devon in 1998. A
kindly and generous man, he could be seen
driving a combine harvester to relieve his
farm hands for a lunch break. Married 1967
Diana Wathertson who survives him with
their three daughters and a son.
Charles John Rice Nicholl (D, 56-57): died
20.3.2015. He completed his education at
Gordonstoun. He made his life [