Ruth Muriel Sawyer

Ruth EZRA
- born 13/7/1919
- died 21/8/2007
- father Alfred Aaron D EZRA (1872-1955)
- mother Muriel Helene SASSOON (1897-?)

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RUTH SAWYER (née EZRA) June 13th 1919 - August 21st 2007

Our President Ruth Sawyer passed away on August 21st 2007 at the age of 88.

Ruth spent her early years at Foxwarren Park, the home of her distinguished father Alfred Ezra OBE and her mother Muriel. Foxwarren Park was a treasure trove of avicultural delights which of course included the last remaining specimens of the now extinct Pink-headed Duck Rhodonessa caryophyllacea.

After Foxwarren Park was sold, Ruth moved to Chestnut Lodge in 1956 and Raymond joined her soon afterwards. The collection grew from humble beginnings and as more aviaries were built the number of species grew and the collection and garden developed into the magnificent spectacle they have become today. Some 18 first UK breedings have been achieved and the many societies and groups that visit the collection and garden each year is a tribute to the excellence to be found there.

Ruth will be greatly missed by her many friends and aviculture has lost one of its greatest practioners. Raymond is of course going to continue with their marvellous creation and I dare say that new species will be added as and when desired.

I know all members of our society will join me in sending our sincere and heartfelt condolences to Raymond in his tragic loss.

Christopher Marler Chairman The Avicultural Society