Memories
of Brian from George Grafton


I have known Brian from school days but only really got to know him when we were in the Sixth Form. He was extremely generous in his hospitality, as were the rest of his family. I enjoyed so many Sunday evenings, before and after he was married, playing cards, singing or just chatting with the group of friends who turned up without invitation to his house. He was always offering me holidays, either in tents or caravans along with the other friends. The first I remember was camping in Jersey where he brought all the necessary equipment for the two week stay. My only job had been to bring some pans, which I forgot to do. After that, followed
many holidays in Woolacombe or Abersoch, still relying on him to supply accommodation and supplies.


Apart from my mother, he and family members Dianne, Keith, his father and a mutual friend John, were the only support on my side of the church at my wedding in Ireland.


Though I have seldom seen him in the last 50 years, he remained a valued friend and one I am very sorry to lose. My condolences to all his family.