Lives in Cricket No 15 - Michael Falcon

the pain of his passing: his son, Michael Gascoigne, also remembers the story fondly. His funeral took place at Norwich Cathedral. The Dean of Norwich, the Very Rev Alan Webster, paid tribute to Michael Falcon’s humanity, good humour and sense of duty, declaring ‘He was always a delight to meet, talking about Test cricket and gardening problems, and was a regular and appreciative member of the Cathedral congregation, popular with young and old.’ Bryan Stevens, an old team-mate and cricket correspondent of the Eastern Daily Press, recalled that, even in his old age, Falcon was a regular spectator at Lakenham, watching the game from his own tent and usually accompanied by his wife. Although he was prone to reminisce about the days of yore, as most elderly men are, he thoroughly enjoyed watching Norfolk play the modern game. 64 114 Life After Big-Time Cricket 64 In recognition of his unique service to Norfolk cricket, both Falcon and his wife Kathleen were made honorary life vice-presidents of Norfolk CCC; they were the only people accorded that honour. After Falcon died, Kathleen continued to be so honoured until she died in 1985.