Brian Ormand Moore (49-55) was born in Willoughton, Lincolnshire, on 21 February 1938 to Aileen and Ormand Moore, owners of the village shop and post office. He attended Pocklington School as a boarder in School House. Academically, he was written off as a non-achiever by one teacher who told him he would never do well in life. Brian proved them wrong with his O level results. The teacher later apologised saying “you did listen after all”!  Whilst at school, Brian enjoyed life outside the classroom, taking part in sport, in particular rugby and cricket. 

After Pocklington, Brian did his national service before qualifying as a mechanic. A highlight in his career was working for Aston Martin for a period – something he was very proud of.

In 1971, Brian married Sue, and in 1973 the couple moved to Willoughton and took over the family shop and post office which they ran for 48 years until 2020 when it closed due to COVID. Brian and Sue decided to retire, and when the business was sold in 2021, they moved to Kirton Lindsey near Gainsborough.

Brian’s passion for cars remained throughout his life. He loved rallying and competed in numerous rallies including the Lombard RAC and the Gulf rally, winning hundreds of trophies over the years.

Brian was a loyal OP and enjoyed visits back to school for the Summer Reunion and the Dinosaur Club Luncheon in Wetherby.

Brian was a loving father to Karen, Julie, and Alastair.  He passed away peacefully at home with wife Sue and daughter Julie by his side. 

(Julie Borthwick)