It is with deep regret and sadness we announce the death of  Old Owenian (1953-60) and Old Owens Cricket Club stalwart Edward James “Ted” Cook.

Ted passed away on Monday 25th December 2018 after a long battle with cancer. Those who knew him will not be surprised to learn that he never let it get him down, and fought tooth and nail to retain his faculties and dignity until the very end. Those in the care home where he died remember him as a kind, generous and funny man, who rarely complained. Doubtless countless others will agree.

Ted left Owen’s in 1960, joining the North Thames Gas Board, and worked all his life in gas engineering, finally retiring in 2007. After leaving school, Ted was for many years involved with the Old Owen’s 2^nd XI cricket team, and was team secretary for a prolonged spell (always of course ensuring the team bag was up to scratch). He was primarily an off-spin bowler, though general consensus was that this was not the case. Wicketkeeper Dennis Elston for one, suggested he had “never turned a ball”. Add to this an unparalleled prowess as a no. 10 or 11 batsman (6 and out being the usual story) and Sam Kershen regularly instructing him to “stop dancing about at the wicket”, you have all the ingredients for a long-serving stalwart of the team. His wife Sue spent some years as scorer and often organised the teas. Post-match, Ted frequently joined other members of the team in a game or two of poker and of course, the obligatory beverages.

During Ted’s time, regular players included Sam Kershen, Roger McHugh, Ian Dowty, Ken Rowswell, Roy Vandermeer, Bo Shepherd and Keith Freeman.

He leaves his wife Sue, son George, daughter-in-law Felicity and grandchildren Tobias and Elizabeth.

A memorial service will be held at Worcester Crematorium at 12.15pm on Friday 18th January. Please raise a glass for Ted on that date, preferably of whisky, though he wouldn’t be too picky!

Donations, if desired, can be made by cheque and sent to E.J. Gumery and Son, 68-70 Ombersley Rd, Worcester, WR3 7EU, or can be made directly to: Thames Valley Air Ambulance or the Salvation Army.

Old Owens Association and Old Owens Cricket Club sends sincere condolences to all the family for their sad loss. 

It is with deep regret and sadness we announce the death of Old Owens Association member, Old Owenian (1960-66) and Old Owens Cricket Club legend & stalwart Keith Freeman who passed away in Barnet Hospital on Saturday 20th October 2018 after a bout of illness.

Keith captained the 1st XI from 1980-1990 and was an opening bowler who took many wickets with his ‘slingy’ action especially on bouncy wickets. He was also an aggresive batsman batting from any number between 1-5 whose favourite shot was the cover drive. His favourite fielding position was in the Slips where he made catches look easy.

During his time with the Cricket Club, Keith held many other roles i.e. Club Captain, Secretary, Treasurer &  Vice President.

Keith was a jovial character, very witty, generous, a good raconteur & quite easy going unless you upset him. His favourite drink at the Bar was a ‘Double Gin & Tonic’.

After his playing days finished Keith was an avid supporter of the Cricket Club and would come every week when available and watch all the Owens teams playing at Coopers Lane.

Keith will be missed by everyone at the Cricket Club & condolences go out to his wife Nobuko, children Lisa & Neil, grandchildren & other family members.

The Funeral details are as follows:

The Memorial Service will be held on Thursday 1st November 2018 at 3.30 pm at Islington Crematorium Chapel, 278 High Rd, East Finchley, London N2 9AG 

followed by a Wake at ‘The Kinks Room‘ The Clissold Arms, 105 Fortis Green, N2 9HR.

For Memorial Contributions to the British Heart Foundation in memory of Keith visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/in-memory-of-keith 

RIP Keith

It is with deep regret and sadness we announce the passing of Ken Southgate on 2nd July 2018.

Ken was a stalwart of Old Owens Cricket Club playing for the 1st XI and then captaining the 2nd XI for a number of years and was a very capable swing bowler who took many wickets for the Club . 

The Old Owens Association would like to send sincere condolences to Jodie, Jamie, David and the rest of the family for their sad loss. 

The family would like to invite everyone who knew Ken to give him a well deserved send off and to celebrate the life of a’lovely’ man (The family have also asked that attendees to the Funeral should wear Casual or Smart Dress but preferably not Black).

The details are as follows:

Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday 31st July 2018 at 11 am (
please ensure that you arrive at least 15 mins before the service)

at Woodland Hall, Green Acres Epping Forest, Kiln Road, North Weald, Epping, Essex, CM16 6AD (https://www.greenacrescelebrate.co.uk/park/epping/directions/). 

to be followed by the Wake Reception at Welwyn Garden City Cricket Club, 288 Knightsfield, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7NQ from 1.30 pm onwards.

It is with deep regret and sadness we announce the passing of Tony Lane on 28th May 2018.

Tony is the father of Tim Lane (Chairman of the Old Owens Association) and his siblings Danny and Sarah.

Tony would often be seen at the Old Owens Sports Ground over many years watching the Cricket, especially when both his sons Tim and Danny was playing together for Old Owens 1st XI and he would entertain everyone with his charm, wit & knowledge of the game. He also umpired many matches at Old Owens. 

The Old Owens Association would like to send sincere condolences to Tim, Danny, Sarah and the rest of the family for their sad loss. 

The family would like to invite everyone who knew Tony to give him a well deserved send off and to celebrate the life of a’lovely’ man.

The details are as follows:

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday 7th June 2018 at 3pm
at St. Thomas a Becket Church, Vineyards Road, Northaw, Herts. EN6 4NW

to be followed by the Wake at Old Owens Sports Ground, Coopers Lane, Potters Bar, Northaw, EN6 4NF.