Hugo Horsfield 1955-2023

Hugo passed away unexpectedly on Monday 22 May 2023 leaving his husband David Jesty and the rest of us all in shock.

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Crispin

26 May 2023, revised 17 June 2023

The funeral

Hugo's funeral was held on Friday 16 June 2023 at Yeovil Crematorium.

Christmas at Ashley Lodge, Bristol - from Graham & Gaye

With Ann, John Roche's sister - from Claudia

With Claudia, Bev and Crispin - from Claudia

Not forgetting that he was a talented photographer - from Claudia

With Sheelah and a tingling machine - from Claudia

So sad. But so glad he found happiness - Philip Lindner

To be fair the photo didn’t look much like him but it just reminds me of the fun time we had doing the photo shoot - Claudia

The very best friend I ever had - Virginia

Ayla with Guncles - Hugo's term for Great Uncles - Lucy

Sending love to all you Horsfields, my second family of childhood. Please accept my heartfelt condolences for this sad loss. Nick Burge.

Sorry to hear about Hugo. He always smiled. Matthew Burge.

Our dad was so fond of yours, Nick & Matthew, & our childhoods punctuated with super fun family gatherings. I have since wondered how on earth they managed 9 children when we were all together! Antonia.

2 extremely capable Mums… Jo and Sheelah. Nick.

Virginia commented "He looks like Freddy Mercury!"

When I turned 18 or 21 I somewhat jokingly asked grandpa if he had any life advice for me on my milestone birthday. Without a pause he said "Love your family and keep in touch with your friends" - Lucy

He was even handsome in mug shots - Claudia

The 50s in Germany I think. We were in Düsseldorf, Hilden, Osnabrück and Bünde. Where this particular picture was taken I'm not sure. Crispin.

In Tarragona in the 60s unless my siblings correct me. Crispin.

Hugo with foxhound puppies Dummer and Dulverton at Southill House. Claudia.

Hugo wrote this limerick nearly 50 years ago:

Claudia was finding it hard
To write poems of any regard
She wrote one one day
That sounded okay
And now she thinks she’s a bard.

In Marrakesh celebrating Virginia's 50th.

Of its time! 1975 at Marylebone with Beany, Caroline and BOAC bag

Luxury travel (aka Deck Class) on the Athens-Santorini ferry 1978?

With Khan at Southill. Nigel in the background.

A bithday party (6 candles!) at Southill

In the OTC with Peter Randall and Mike Wakefield wearing his Nijmegen Marches Cross

Pirates evening, Mallorca. From Caroline.