Barclay On December 18, 1999, William Barclay, MRPharmS, of "The Lythe", Lintmill, Cullen, Buckie, Banffshire. Mr Barclay registered in 1935.
Downing In a tribute to the late Evan James Downing (PJ, January 8, p50), Mr DAVID REISSNER writes: I was sorry to learn of Jim Downing's passing. He made a sterling contribution to the Chemists' Defence Association, now celebrating its centenary. His motto was always: "Stand by the pharmacist."
May I share the memory of a letter Jim sent to me many years after one of my partners took Jim, Tim Astill and me to lunch - accompanied by some fine wine. "Tim and I would like to thank you for lunch yesterday," he wrote. "We can't remember a thing about it, but we're sure we must have enjoyed it!"
Gilbert On December 12, 1999, Robert Bernard Gilbert, MRPharmS, of "Kia-Ora", 7 Forester Grove, Carlton, Nottingham. Mr Gilbert registered in 1943.
Giles On December 11, 1999, Francis Walter Lee Giles, FRPharmS, of 3 Parham Court, Grand Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 5AH. Mr Giles registered in 1953.
Harley On December 31, 1999, William Leonard Harley, MRPharmS, of 28 Berrow Park Road, Peverell, Plymouth, Devon PL3 5QA. Mr Harley registered in 1931.
Henen On October 3, 1999, Samuel Bernard Henen, MRPharmS, of 3 Everleigh Road, Finchley, London N3 1HY. Mr Henen registered in 1993.
Hind Recently, George Wilson Hind, MRPharmS, of 38 Shepherds Lea, Lincoln Way, Beverley, North Humberside HU17 8UU. Mr Hind registered in 1935.
Maltman On December 15, 1999, Anne Drummond Maltman (née Grieg), MRPharmS, of "Chad Cottage", 174 Craigcrook Road, Edinburgh EH4 3PP. Mrs Maltman registered in 1934.
Mansell On December 28, 1999, Frederick John Mansell, MRPharmS, of 57 Geryllan, Penrhyncoch, Aberystwyth, Dyfed SY23 3HQ. Mr Mansell registered in 1938.
Mr JAMES A. STEVENTON writes: It was with the greatest sadness that I was informed of the death of my former partner Fred Mansell.
Fred qualified in Edinburgh after studying at Birmingham, working first for Hodges Chemist in Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton, before moving to Timothy Whites Chemist in Queen Street, Wolverhampton, which he managed until December, 1960. In January, 1961, he joined the partnership of F. G. Hopkins Bros, managing the premises in Jeffcock Road, Wolverhampton, with his usual quiet, professional dedication for a further 17 years. During that time, as senior partner, he was to see F. G. Hopkins grow by a further five units.
Shortly after his retirement, Fred and his wife Mary moved to Aberystwyth, where he was able to spend more time at his favourite hobby of painting, becoming sufficiently proficient to show his works locally and still assist with the local operatic society, as he and Mary had done with the South Staffs operatic society here in Wolverhampton.
Fred was a thoroughly good man who touched many lives during his 83 years and he will be sadly missed by his many friends and colleagues, whose thoughts go out to his wife Mary, his son David and daughter-in-law Elisabeth.
Noble On December 8, 1999, Margaret Noble (née Burgin), MRPharmS, of "Little Aston", Aston Bank, Newnham Bridge, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire. Mrs Noble registered in 1946.
Rego On October 28, 1999, Eileen Mary Rego (née Curran), MRPharmS, of 15 Burlington Gardens, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex BN41 2DS. Mrs Rego registered in 1959.
Richards On December 25, 1999, John Paul Richards, MRPharmS, of 31 Offington Lane, Worthing, West Sussex BN14 9RG. Dr Richards registered in 1952.