Bolt On October 5, Albert John Bolt, MRPharmS, of 16 Venn Way, Plymouth,
PL3 5PN. Mr Bolt registered in 1943.
Mr E. C. BURROW writes: John Bolt was one of the many pharmacists who were apprenticed
to Balkwill & Co, 106 Old Town Street, Plymouth, the premises of which were
destroyed by enemy action on March 21, 1941. He joined the navy during the 1939-45
war and served on troop ships. After owning a business in Devonport, John moved
to Honicknowle, Plymouth. A lifelong Methodist, John leaves a widow Mary, a
daughter Janet and a son Philip.
Doyle On October 3, Peter Doyle, MRPharmS, of 10 Sharples Hall Fold, Blackburn Road, Sharples, Bolton, Lancashire. Mr Doyle registered in 1931.
Gear On October 7, Sheila Gear (née McEwan), MRPharmsS, of 43 Comer Road, St John’s, Worcester WR2 5HU. Mrs Gear registered in 1936.
Hand On September 15, John Hand, MRPharmS, of 9 The Crescent, Kenton Bank Foot, Newcastle upon Tyne NE13 8AE. Mr Hand registered in 1940.
Jones On October 8, Iorwerth Jones, MRPharmS, of 20 Garwood Close, Westbrook, Warrington, Cheshire WA5 5TE. Mr Jones registered in 1946.
Welsby On September 6, John Christopher Welsby, MRPharmS, of “Four
Winds”, 28 Bluebell Lane, Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside. Mr Welsby registered
in 1963.
Mr Welsby spent his working life as a community pharmacist in Huyton, at first
as a partner in T. Chilton (Chemist) Ltd. In 1976, following a compulsory purchase
order, he opened under his own name in the centre of the village. In 1988 he
sold his business to Houghton & Lappin Ltd and retired. He served for 15
years as a magistrate.
Mr JACK TWEED writes: John Welsby and I met when he was a Saturday boy in the
local pharmacy in Huyton. Liverpool Football Club offered him the chance to
become an apprentice, but he was persuaded to continue with education and qualified
as a pharmacist, being one of the first pupils to attend the Byrom Street school
of pharmacy (now the John Moores university) in Liverpool. He went on to become
a successful community pharmacist in Huyton Village. During his pharmaceutical
career he was active in local health service committees.
He was a founder member of the Huyton Round Table. He was always involved with
the club and became its president. He was also a member of the Rotary Club of
Huyton and served in many positions, including that of president.
Cricket was a passion, and he played regularly for the local club until he felt
he was too old. He attended St Michael’s church in Huyton and was a valued
member. Over the years we kept in touch and visited each other regularly.
He retired early and enjoyed holidaying in Goa with his wife Ruth. Another interest
was his narrow boat, and he spent much time touring Britain’s canals and
rivers. It was on this boat that he met his tragic death.
He was a great friend and could be relied upon to help others whenever he could.
We had a good relationship and enjoyed each other’s company. Many people
will miss him badly; he was a gentle man and a gentleman.
Our thoughts and sympathy are with his wife Ruth and his sons Michael (a pharmacist)
and Paul.