Sadly we heard in December that Eric Bocking had died. 

Eric was a Churchwarden at Ingoldisthorpe for many years. He and his wife Margaret were always on hand to help out with the OMA. Any information we needed about St Michael’s Church and with all local news. Including any old boys and old girls who turned up wanting news of what was going on, and he was always ready to put up posters to advertise the reunion. 

David and I used to stay at the Le Strange several times a year and we would call on Margaret and Eric just to have a natter and talk about past times and the fun we all had. We would be greeted with a cup of tea and biscuits, it was a nice port of call and will always be remembered. 

Our very best wishes and thoughts go out to Margaret and we trust and hope that we shall still see her on the Sunday morning at St Michael’s Church each OMA weekend. 

Eric will be sadly missed by all who knew him.