Issue 58 — September 2005
In memoriam
Richie Guy - Richie died tragically young at 40 years-old. He was a colourful character: a musician, entertainer, and union activist. Many people will remember him from his wonderful contributions to the Jericho Street Fair - in top hat and striped trousers perched on his unicycle. At his funeral at St. Barnabas in May, speakers recalled his zest for life, his many talents, and his devotion to his family. Our sympathy to his wife Zoe and their three children.
Margaret Ogden - Margaret, who lived in Albert Street, died in July, aged 76. She was born in Wales, and then moved to England where she did a variety of jobs. She married her husband, Tony, in Oxford in 1950. They had two sons, Christopher and Mark. The family was stationed in Malaya for three years during the emergency. On one occasion, when Tony was suddenly called away, Margaret was left with her infant son sitting in a bungalow on the edge of the jungle with a revolver in her lap. They later lived for a time in Wales, before returning to Oxford. Margaret worked as a medical secretary, first at Mayfair ward at the Nuffield, then at the North Oxford Medical Centre. She had also been a Girl Guide commissioner and worked at the Mind shop in Walton Street. Margaret was a very popular person and had many friends in Jericho and in the Church. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. During her final illness her family in turn looked after her, as did her neighbour Janet.
Nelly Tsouyopoulos - Nelly had only been living with her daughter in Walton Crescent for a short time when she died in May. Nelly was a remarkable woman. She had spent most of her life in Germany, and before that in Cyprus where she founded the University of Nicosia. Our sympathies to her family.
