Rotary Club of Great Missenden

Picture: Ted, seated, is surrounded by L to R: Pam Dracott (his wife) and friends Patsy Booth and Tony Shaw.

When Ted and Pam first arrived in the village in 1972 from Ashted in Surrey, they were welcomed as ex Round Tablers into an organization by the name of Old Lags (an unofficial group not to be confused with 41 Club which had yet to be formed).

When we were invited to form a Rotary Club by our mother club, Amersham, they approached ex Tablers from both Great Missenden and Amersham.

By this time Ted was well integrated into the community as a well liked and respected Pharmacist in Prestwood. One of his greatest attributes was his incredible modesty. For example, how many of his fellow Rotarians knew that he was a Freeman of The City of London or that he trecked over the Sahara on foot and pony to see the newly found cave paintings in the Turig mountains or that he represented Surrey at squash or that he was a very above average painter in oils and water colours? He also represented The Club at golf, snooker and bowls.

Ted became very involved in our formation and was Senior Vice-president the year I was President (85/86) setting the standard for those who followed him in that position. His own Presidency in 86/87 was both enjoyable and industrious.

Extemely intelligent with a wicked sense of humour and always there for all who asked for his help - we will all miss you old friend and hope that Pam and family will not hesitate in asking for our support at any time.

Peter Booth
July 2004