The death of Abingdon resident Fred Wiggins, at the age of 91, has drawn to a close a family's long-standing and continuous residence in Ock Street, an association spanning almost 130 years.
His nephew Brian Wiggins, 76, of Norman Avenue, Abingdon, said his uncle's death brought to an end a family era, because there would no longer be a focal point for the family - No 39 Ock Street.
Born Frederick Walter Wiggins in 1916, he was the second youngest son of Harry and Julia Wiggins and one of 13 children.
His grandparents Harry Wiggins Snr and his wife Bessie, also lived in Ock Street.
Fred's father, Harry, pursued the family carpentry and building business begun by Harry Snr, initially from 179 Ock Street and later from 39 Ock Street, the latter still occupied in part by Fred at the time of his death.
Mr Wiggins was a soldier in the British Expeditionary Force in France during the retreat to Dunkirk in 1940.
After the war, he joined the Ministry of Defence in an administrative role and returned to live in the family home at 39 Ock Street.
He met his future wife Mary Widdows in 1960 and they married in 1965.
His funeral was on Monday at St Helen's Church, followed by interment at Spring Road cemetery.
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