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Dennis
Recently, James Harry Dennis, MRPharmS, of 7 Curzon Avenue, Horsham, West
Sussex RH12 2LA, aged 83 years. Mr Dennis registered in 1943.
MAGGIE FRANKLIN (secretary of the Royal Pharmaceutical
Society’s Crawley, Horsham and Reigate branch) writes:
J. H. Dennis of Horsham was a well respected member of the Society’s
local branch and regularly attended branch meetings until recently, when
ill health interrupted his attendance. He had been a pharmacist for 64
years and was a fount of knowledge and experience of pharmacy, which he
would recount when asked.
Born in Desborough, Northamptonshire, where his
mother had been evacuated from London in 1917, he attended Sheen Grammar
School, making his name there as a writer and story teller. He then did
an apprenticeship in his father’s small chain of pharmacies. He married
Leonora while still an apprentice and went on to obtain a degree and qualify
for the register in 1943. He joined the Royal Air Force for the remainder
of the war, working as a pharmacist at Halton.
After the war, he and his wife settled in Horsham,
where he managed a small community pharmacy for many years. He took early
retirement in the 1970s to nurse his wife through her last illness. He
then did locum work for many local community pharmacists before moving
to the pharmacy department of Crawley Hospital in the late 1970s. He soon
became an influential member of the department and was a much loved and
respected ward pharmacist for the paediatric, geriatric and surgical wards.
After retiring from the National Health Service
in 1982, he found time to listen to his music and observe the birds in
his garden, which he loved. He will be sadly missed by his friends and
family and the monthly lunchtime trips for a pub meal with his former
hospital colleagues will not be the same now he is no longer here.
I will always remember Mr Dennis for his kindness
to me when I started at the hospital and for his support and help in a
job new to me on my arrival in England. He introduced me to local branch
meetings, which I have continued to support. The nursing and medical staff
at the hospital always inquired after his welfare and his support for
other colleagues and nursing staff is legendary. His death will leave
a gap in our lives, but he will be remembered as the immaculately dressed
gentleman who had time to listen to everyone.
Dodds On May 17, Lee
Christopher Dodds, of 253 Talbot Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY3 7AS.
Mr Dodds registered in 1984.
Horne In a tribute to
the late Freda Horne (PJ, March 10, 2001, p333), JOSEPHINE CHAPMAN
writes: I wish to pay tribute to the late Freda Horne and say what a very
special person she was. On at least two occasions, I was very grateful
for her services — these being during a period when it was even harder
for a pharmacist to have time off than it is now.
Kingsley Recently,
Frederick Stewart Kingsley, of 13 Maltese Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM1
2PB. Mr Kingsley registered in 1938 and retired from the register in 1996.
Marden Recently, George
Arthur Cyril Marden, MRPharmS, of 1 Eleanor Cottages, How Hill, Bath BA2
1DL. Mr Marden registered in 1953.
Newman Recently, Robert
James Newman, MRPharmS, of “Martindale”, The Green, Redmarley, Gloucester.
Mr Newman registered in 1958.
Poisson Recently, Georges
Victor Willy Poisson, MRPharmS, of 10 Antelme Avenue, Quatre Bornes, Mauritius.
Mr Poisson registered in 1950.
Rix On May 16, Maurice
Nelson Rix, MRPharmS, of “Manor House”, 26–30 Golders Green Crescent,
London NW11 8LE. Mr Rix registered in 1929.
Schneiderman On
May 23, Sadie Schneiderman, MRPharmS, of 18 Lyndhurst Court, Churchfields,
London E18 2QY. Miss Schneiderman registered in 1940.
Whittle On May 31,
Stephen John Whittle, MRPharmS, of 205a Wigan Road, Leigh, Lancashire
WN7 5DF, aged 39 years. Mr Whittle registered in 2000.
Dr KAY MARSHALL, Dr DAVID WRIGHT and Dr DIANA WOOD
write:
Steve Whittle joined the pharmacy course at the University of Bradford
in September, 1996. As a mature student, he did it the hard way, having
had a varied and interesting career history. Steve was enthusiastic about
his studies and would willingly contribute to discussions and frequently
express his commonsense opinions. His friendly nature and good sense of
humour made him exceptionally popular with both peers and academics. Steve
could always find the time to listen to his fellow students and help them
with their problems. As he progressed through the course he became a convert
to all things electronic and became a reliable provider of website information
for staff and students alike.
Steve’s love of learning did not stop when he graduated
last July, as he was in the process of registering for a part -time PhD
in order to continue the work he had started on drug addiction during
his final year project. Steve’s sudden and untimely death, so early in
his career, has been a great shock to all at the school of pharmacy. As
a student he was a pleasure to teach, and he made a good pharmacist. As
could be said of all aspects of his life, he had so much to give.
PETER BUCKLEY writes: Stephen Whittle joined my
company as a mature student to undertake his preregistration training
and subsequently became one of our pharmacists. He was enthusiastic about
his new profession and had great concern for patients who were being treated
for drug misuse. In a short time he made a great impression on all who
came into contact with him. He will be sadly missed by his work colleagues.
ALEX HADDY writes: When Steve Whittle qualified
last year it was a remarkable achievement and just reward for years of
hard work and sacrifice on the part of himself and his wife Jackie. Steve
was an extraordinary character, larger than life, full of mischief, and
with the resilience and steely determination of a man who in his younger
days had led Leigh Miners Rugby League Football Club into battle.
Life never got Steve down no matter what it threw
at him. Following the closure of the engineering firm for which he completed
his apprenticeship, Steve turned his hand to anything — plumbing, running
a pub, delivering skips, even rabbit farming — to make a living. It was
the theft of his rickety skip wagon that finally persuaded Steve, then
32 years old and with two young sons, to sign up at Leigh College and
restart his formal education. Although he was ridiculed by some, Jackie
and the family never doubted him.
For many of us who studied with him at Bradford,
Steve was the heart and soul of university life. His broad Lancashire
accent became instantly recognised all around the university and he could
raise a smile from anybody and everybody. He was great fun but also an
inspiration. If this guy could cope with travelling from Leigh every day,
with a wife and family, no money, the birth of a third son in the middle
of his finals — and still find time to give the rest of us a hand — then
we could have no excuse.
Throughout Steve’s studies it was Jackie who somehow
managed the realities of raising three kids without a proper wage coming
in. Their teamwork produced the happiest of households.
Steve made a huge impact during his time at Bradford
and all the many friends he made there offer Jackie, Alan, Robert and
Michael their very best wishes and support.
Appeal fund — A Steve Whittle Appeal Fund
has been set up by the University of Bradford School of Pharmacy for the
benefit of Steve Whittle’s widow and three small sons. Cheques, payable
to “University of Bradford”, should be sent to Mrs C. Mills, Pharmacy
Office, University of Bradford, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD7 1DP.
Williams On May 25,
Henry Williams, MRPharmS, of 2 Cotswold Gardens, James Park, Kilgetty,
Dyfed SA68 0YQ. Mr Williams registered in 1946.
Wood On June 22, Haldane
Shackleton Wood, MRPharmS, of 32 Leslie Road, Chobham, Woking, Surrey
GU24 8LB, aged 80 years. Mr Wood registered in 1941. He spent 41 years
with E. Moss Ltd (Moss Chemists), graduating from branch manager to director,
company secretary, managing director and finally chairman. He retired
from the company in 1990 after six years as chairman.
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