We have received the sad news from Val (Chris’s Wife) that Chris Barrie, younger brother of John and Geoff, died on 25th September in Oxford.
Chris attended JFS from 1949 to 1958 and followed the family tradition of being a very talented cricketer, playing throughout the school and afterwards for the Old Boys’ first team till the mid 70’s, a player of rare talent as a top order batsman, wicket keeper and latterly as an exceptional slow bowler, presumably when his knees no longer allowed him to crouch behind the stumps!!
He qualified as a chartered accountant with Cooper Brothers in 1970 and a successful career followed, as long as it didn’t interfere with his cricket!
His funeral will take place at Corpus Christi Church in Headington OX3 8AJ on 29th October at 11:00am.
Chris will be remembered at the Old Boys Mass of remembrance at the school chapel at 11.30am on Sunday 10th November along with all past pupils, staff and governors.
Our sincerest condolences to Val and all his family, please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.