Long-term Bloxham resident, Peter Sheasby, passed away in June this year, aged 88. He had lived in the same house in Bloxham since 1962.

His career working as a research chemist at Alcan in Banbury spanned more than three decades. When he retired, Peter continued to enjoy a full life with his international travels and botanical trips, his extensive plant and butterfly photography, and especially spending time in his beloved garden and greenhouse, which were his pride and joy.

He recently carried out a survey of the flora of the Bloxham churchyard and gave a talk on this in St Mary’s Church. During the last 40 years,

Peter also gave many talks, both locally and around the country, on the flora of different regions that he had travelled to.

For a number of years, he participated in the National Garden Scheme to be able to share his love of his garden.

He will be greatly missed by family, friends and colleagues.