We have just learned of the recent death of Septimus Waugh, Evelyn Waugh’s youngest son. Alexander Waugh writes that he was “struck ill with a virulent bone cancer in March.” A requiem mass at which Alexander will deliver the eulogy is scheduled for 2pm, Thursday, 11 November 2021, at St James Church, Old Road, Tiverton, Devon EX16 4H. For details the phone is 01884-252292 and email (click to email). An obituary will no doubt be posted in due course.
I attended Septimus’s funeral this afternoon at St James Church in Tiverton to say goodbye to a dear friend, whom I met when campaigning in the 2019 General Election. He had a wonderful way of making me feel very comfortable in his company, and in that sense, he was most remarkable. I do regret not having known him earlier, however, I was touched by his generosity of spirit and his remarkable humility and kindness. Thank you, Sep, and may you now rest in peace.
Thanks for your comment. Alexander’s eulogy was posted earlier today on the EWS website in case you want to refer to it.