John Richard Seale (1927-2020) was a man of Devon and was born in Exeter in 1927.
He attend Sherborne School (Abbeylands 42-45) and then read medicine at St John’s College, Cambridge. He was a keen sportsman and was captain of the University cross country running team. He completed his medical training at St Thomas’ hospital.
During his National Service, 1953 to 55, he was a Junior Medical Specialist at Netley Hospital in Southampton. He subsequently continued his medical career in London working at the Brompton, St Mary’s and Middlesex hospitals.
In 1949, he married Elisabeth with whom he had four children Charlotte, Marc, Victoria and Adam.
After retiring in the late 1990s he returned to Devon and lived in Widecombe in the Moor with his second wife Jane. Here he devoted his time and energy to cultivating what become an extensive and renowned wild flower meadow.
John died peacefully on 19 April 2020 at his home at Southcombe. He is missed by his much loved grandchildren and many friends.
Marc Seale (son)