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NO.120 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 [