Eric Farr, who has died aged 69, was a keen sportsman, as a player and coach.

He played football for Oxford City, starting when he was still a pupil at the City of Oxford High School.

He would often play rugby for the school on a Saturday morning, then turn out for City on the left wing in the afternoon.

While studying at Hertford College, he won a place in the Oxford University football team and became the first High School boy for 30 years to win a soccer Blue.

The highlight of his university sporting career came in the annual Varsity match when he scored twice in Oxford's surprise 3-1 victory over Cambridge at Wembley.

Later, Mr Farr, pictured, moved to Scotland and became a lecturer at Aberdeen University's School of Agriculture.

But sport remained an important part of his life. He spent many hours coaching young people in a range of activities, including squash and football.

His squash pupils included former world champion Peter Nicol.

He was also a keen golfer and was president of a Scottish golf club for 12 years.

In 1996, he received the MBE for his services to sport.

Mr Farr, who suffered from Parkinson's Disease for more than 20 years, leaves a widow, two daughters, a son and five grandchildren.

The funeral service was held at Aberdeen Crematorium.