Mervyn’s niece Sylvia writes: Mervyn Grace, who had lived on Osney for over 40 years, sadly died in July 2023. Melvyn was a grandson of the famous cricketer E. M. Grace (W. G. Grace’s brother), and had a lifetime interest in all things cricket. After teaching chemistry for 14 years in Kenya, he returned to England and settled in West Court. He enjoyed living on Osney and having meals with family at The Punter and The Holly Bush. When he was in better health he regularly attended St Frideswide’s Church. 

The funeral was held at North Oxfordshire Crematorium on Friday 28 July.