The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 268 No 7190 p414
23 March 2002

Collinson On 21 February, Susan Elizabeth Collinson, née Handley, MRPharmS, of 12 Elmwood Avenue, Hoole, Chester CH2 3RQ. Mrs Collinson registered in 1979.

Davis On 8 March, Reginald John Davis, MRPharmS, of "The Coombs", Polperro, Looe, Cornwall PL13 2RG. Mr Davis registered in 1928. (See Society News.)

Dudley On 17 February, Robert Douglas Dudley, MRPharmS, of 20 Lloyd Drive, Greasby, Wirral, Merseyside CH49 1RG. Mr Dudley registered in 1964.

Graham On 4 March, Gordon Martin Graham, MRPharmS, of Staffin House, The Street, Ashen, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 8JN. Mr Graham registered in 1968.

Hampson On 20 February, Christine Mary Hampson, née Roberts, of 7 Hereford Drive, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 1JP. Mrs Hampson registered in 1961 and retired from the register in 1991.

McHenery On 16 February, Benedict McHenery, MRPharmS, of 30 Arundel Drive East, Saltdean, Brighton BN2 8SL. Mr McHenery registered in 1955.

Morrell On 26 February, Ronald Morrell, MRPharmS, of 14 Langham Close, North Baddesley, Southampton SO5 9NT. Mr Morrell registered in 1940.

Skillen On 17 February, Mary Margaret Skillen, MRPharmS, of 21 Vikings Court, Brompton, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL6 2RP. Dr Skillen registered in 1959 and graduated as MB BS in 1966. She retired as medical officer to the Duchess of Kent Hospital in Catterick in 1999 but continued to act as locum to the Royal Army Medical Corps pharmacist in Catterick until October 2001.

Tribute

Mcintosh In a tribute to the late Angus Fraser Mcintosh (PJ, 23 February, p267), PETER YOUNG writes:

When he quietly introduced himself to me as a pharmacist looking for some locum work, the charm and sincerity that Fraser exuded was instantly obvious. Over the next two decades, his unfailing humour, kindness and generosity of spirit ensured he became a mentor, confidant, helper and friend to all our staff, and to so many patients and physicians.

It is not given to many to excel in two quite different careers, but Fraser was an exception. Having qualified in Perth in 1938, he spent short spells in London working as a pharmacist (in morning dress and tails!) and for ICI in West Africa. However, his first career, where he spent nearly 30 years, was in the pest control business, becoming a director of Rentokil Ltd, and a senior figure in both national and international trade associations. In the meantime he was awarded the Territorial Decoration in the Territorial Army, and the OBE by the Queen. There was never any sign of his having suffered for four years in a prisoner of war camp.

He was so proud to be a pharmacist, being on the register for over 60 years. On retiring from Rentokil he turned to pharmacy locum work with his typical dedication and ability, first in Tunbridge Wells, then in Chester and Northwich. For more than 20-odd years his professionalism and knowledge of current trends in pharmacy and medicine were an inspiration to many young pharmacists.

A devoted family man, his keen pride in his sons, one a consultant urologist, the other a senior accountant, was only matched by his adoration of his beloved Ruth. Until recently his time was filled with such sociable activities as Rotary and Probus, the affairs of his church, golf and discussing the abilities of the Scottish rugby football team, and correspondence (or preferably a few drams) with his many life-long friends. Above all, he was a superb ambassador for all that is good about Scotland. (I particularly remember one Burns' Night!)

"Mr Mac" will always be remembered fondly by all who met him.