26th December 2025
Submitted by Guy Farley: Bryan Eyre Farley, aged 88, of Haslemere, Surrey, passed away peacefully on Boxing Day, December 26th 2025 surrounded by his family.He was born on 2nd April 1937 in Devonshire Place, London, second son of Wilfrid and Olive Farley (née Worthington-Eyre), growing up at Eyrecot, Woodford, Essex and Melbury Court, Kensington.He was educated at Normansal Prep School, Leighton Park and The College of Law in London.He was articled to G.D Wreford Brown O.B.E of Devonshire & Co at London Wall.Bryan was a practicing solicitor and notary public, senior partner at Potter Owtram and Peck in Haslemere since 1962, retiring in 2011.He was honorary legal advisor to many local organisations as well as being Chairman (and deputy Chair) of the Board of Governors of St Edmund's School since 1979, President of the Comrades Club and Vice President of the Dolmetsch Foundation. He has served many charities, notably, The Melanie Brasher Trust, Elizabeth Fitzroy Homes Trust, Betty Parr Whitbread Trust, Challice Trust and The Kings World Trust. His life was defined by an unwavering dedication to serving his community: The Haslemere Museum, Haslemere Festival, Haslemere Hall, Haslewey Community Centre and the Haslemere Initiative.For his services to community he received a number of awards and in 2014 received the British Empire Medal.Bryan was a keen sportsman, excelling in tennis and squash; he played Rugby for the London Irish 1955-56 and then for the Honourable Artillery Company in London. He was captain of Cricket for the West Surrey Law Society from 1987 to 1990.He held a great passion for horse racing, owning various race horses over the years and regularly attending Ascot, Cheltenham and Goodwood.He is survived by his Dutch wife Marquette (née de Blecourt Farley) and 5 children, Guy, Melanie, Madeleine, Roxane and Quintin.Great grandfather, grandfather to seven, cousin and friend.