I've just received the following news. For those of you who didn't know Eric or Ray they were fantastic inspirational people> You couldn't ask for better friends. May he rest in peace.

Good Afternoon

It is with regret that I email you all to tell you that Eric passed away last Thursday.

I am Eric's solicitor/executor and he left me with instructions to email everyone in his address book and use the words - "Eric Cowell wishes to inform you that he has snuffed it!"

His funeral is to take place at the Cambridge Crematorium on 7 June at 12.45 in the West Chapel.

All are welcome to attend - Eric asked me to say that come in what you like, including wellies.

If you would like to contact me - I can be reached at svshort@greenwoods.co.uk or 01223 393880.

With kind regards

Sallyann Short