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John Barker (Wf 46-48) passed away on 8 September 2023, at the age of 92. John was a member of the 1948 1st XV, played for the 1st XI v MCC in 1947 and was awarded 2nd XI Colours for cricket. He also won Shooting Colours and swam and boxed for the House. John was a regular attendee at Old Bloxhamist events, especially The Headmaster’s Dinner, and was a member of The Egerton Society. In 2002, John was responsible for the erection of a headstone in the Bloxham Churchyard in memory of his old housemaster, George Bolton (Staff 34-67), and his wife Louie.