Edgar Hoddy

[BroadsAuthority]

Apologies if this news has already made its way onto the forum but as many of you will have known Edgar I wanted to share the below with you, from our Facebook page.

It is with huge sadness and shock that we have to share news of the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Edgar Hoddy.

Edgar was admitted to hospital over the weekend and sadly passed away peacefully in his sleep.

Edgar was a huge personality within the Ranger Team, he was well known for the ‘Edgar lean’, propping himself against a gate or fence at Whitlingham Country Park whilst he regaled tales and anecdotes of his time in the Broads, especially his daring rescues.

He had retired at the end of 2019 after 17 years of dedicated service. His skills were rich and varied - from patrolling the rivers and eagerly helping others, to carefully managing the landscape and even playing an incredibly convincing Santa Claus at our Christmas events.

He was well known for his love of tractors and spent many happy days grass cutting the meadows and verges at Whitlingham Country Park. He also enjoyed archery, especially the long bow, which suited his strength and introduced this passion to many people, teaching them to make their own arrows and master the basics of the sport.

He will be greatly missed by many in the Broads and it would be lovely to read your own stories about him. Please feel free to reply to this post with your own tributes which we hope will be a source of comfort to Edgar's family, friends and Broads Authority colleagues.

Rest in peace Edgar.

[Chelsea14Ian]

I didn't know him that well,saw him here and there.Very sad news my thoughts with his family  and friends. 

Ian

[vanessan]

Met him last year and enjoyed a good chat and cup of tea with him. Sad to hear the news.