The OCC is saddened to hear the news of the passing of former club secretary, Eric Kennett.
Eric passed away at the age of 94 peacefully in his sleep after a short illness in the early hours of Friday 12th December 2025 at the Edgehill Care Home in Swindon. He had been visited by many of his family in the previous hours who are all greatly saddened by his passing.
Eric served for 7 years as Secretary of the Old Cryptians’ Club and he still treasured the tankard presented to him upon his departure to a new position at Warwick School.
A great life well lived,
Graduated from Oriel College Oxford 1950-53
For almost 40 years he taught French & German Language & Literature at:
Bridlington School 1953 – 1968
Head of Department at Crypt School Gloucester, 1968-1977
Head of Department at Warwick School 1977-1990
and like many teachers he also taught other subjects including P.E. Geography and History.
An active man for most of his life, he excelled at most activities including Rock Climbing (he climbed the Alps) Cycling, Golf, a Rugby referee and until his late 80’s regularly walked 7 or 8 miles around the Lower Quinton Villages. He was a keen Photographer, Painter, Woodworker and Gardener (He even grew his own pipe tobacco)
He was a very religious man and a very active member of St. Swithins Church Lower Quinton, serving as Church Warden and a regular reader.
