Joan Gough

The last time I saw Roger was at Oscar’s christening. We sat together sharing a meal the evening before and had a long chat which now has an increased significance as it was the last time I really spoke to him. Whenever he came to Townend Farm, he always asked me about each member of the family by name and was genuinely interested in how they were and what they were doing. Rodger was always willing to turn his hand to any jobs which needed doing and proceeded to help without fuss. Roger was always immaculately dressed and I will always remember him in his white Panama hat at the summer polo events. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word and I find it hard to believe that I will never see him again. Whilst he was taken from his family prematurely, from the stories he told, he had a tremendously full life, making the most of every opportunity which came his way and he was tremendously proud of his family, particularly his two sons, Hedley and Casper. He will be missed by many, may he rest in peace x