Kenneth Eager

Kenneth Eager (2 January 1929 - 22 September 2013) was an English stone sculptor, and wood carver, who was part of the guild established by Eric Gill in Ditchling, Sussex.[1] From 1945 Eager was an assistant to Joseph Cribb at the guild, and remained at the Guild after Cribbs death in 1967, finally leaving at the guilds closure in 1989.[1]

Eager commuted daily to Ditchling from his home in Brighton.[1] Notable work by Eager included the headstone at Clayton, West Sussex, for Sir Norman Hartnell, dressmaker to Queen Elizabeth II, the Pelham Memorial in Falmer's parish church, and he carved a baptismal font for Telscombe Catholic church.[1]

Eager married Audrey Sumner in 1954, they had a son. Sumner survived him at his death.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Obituary: Kenneth Eager". The Daily Telegraph. 13 December 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
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