I write to thank you for reporting on my brother Eric Farr's death in the obituary column. I was sorry his full title was omitted - Dr Eric Farr PhD - which he gained following research at Hertford College. He was a very humble person and would not have minded. In fact his MBE and Torch Trophy award were presented in recognition of his work with the young in the Grampian region of Scotland and not for his personal achievements.

We, the family, have already had messages of comfort from Oxford Mail readers within 24 hours of publication - is this a record I wonder!

I don't expect you remember the days of the 'Green Un' but in our household we all jostled with each other to get the paper on Saturday before our father could get it. Many thanks again.

ANN WALKER Great Haseley