John Porcher
| John Porcher | |
|---|---|
| Education | Boston Grammar School (1939-1946) |
| Occupation | Marine engineer |
| Employer | RAF; own company |
| Spouse | Janet |
| Children | Clare, Louise, Edward |
John Porcher was educated at Boston Grammar School (1939-46). After leaving school he started work in Stamford with a firm of engineering merchants. As things turned out, this gave a clear indication of the type of career that he would develop.
He served two years with the RAF, starting his basic training in Bridgnorth and ending up in Henlow, Bedfordshire. On discharge he went back to his job in Stamford, where he stayed for 18 months, before leaving to set up his own engineering business.
He started on Boston Dock, as a marine engineer and the business grew. Much of his time was taken up on board ships.
The business developed and moved from marine to general engineering, manufacturing equipment especially for the food industry. Most items were made to meet specific requirements of individual customers.
John sold the business as a going concern in 1989. And so went into a busy retirement.