The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 269 No 7225 p762-763
23 November 2002

Arnold On 10 October, Ian Arnold, MRPharmS, of Inspectorate Watson Gray UAE, c/o Kanoo Group, PO Box 290, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Mr Arnold registered in 1972.

Bagshaw On 7 October, Dennis Harper Bagshaw, MRPharmS, of 20 Wellmeadow Gardens, Copthorne, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY3 8UP. Mr Bagshaw registered in 1944.

Bennett On 19 October, John Harvey Bennett, MRPharmS, of "Broombank Cottage", Station Terrace, Lindal, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 0AW. Mr Bennett registered in 1962.

Bishop On 14 October, James William Bishop, MRPharmS, of 8 Brigade Avenue, Stittsville, Ontario K2S 1JI, Canada. Mr Bishop registered in 1966.

Briggs On 29 October, Alan Briggs, FRPharmS, of 192 Torbay Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA2 9QL. Dr Briggs registered in 1945 and went on to spend most of his career as a lecturer in the pharmaceutics department of the School of Pharmacy, University of London. In 1955 he was awarded a PhD for a thesis on the effect of soaps on the bactericidal activity of a water-insoluble phenol. Dr Briggs served on the committee of the Pharmaceutical Society's Anglia region for many years. In 1980, after a long involvement with continuing education through the Society's region and the pharmaceutical advisory committees of both the North East Thames and the East Anglian regional health authorities, he took up a newly created post as director of continuing education. The appointment was jointly funded by the school and the North East Thames RHA at senior lecturer/principal pharmacist level. (Tribute)

Dean On 29 September, Alastair Campbell Ross Dean, FRPharmS, of 21 Templar Road, Oxford OX2 8LR. Dr Dean registered in 1941.

Dunlop On 20 October, Warwick Richard Dunlop, MRPharmS, of Flat 1, 9 East Park Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 5QT. Mr Dunlop registered in 2001.

Farrow On 28 October, Harry Peter Hewett Farrow, FRPharmS, of Adelaide Nursing Home, 203–205 New Church Road, Hove, East Sussex BN3 4ED. Mr Farrow registered in 1941. In 1953 he was granted permission to practise pharmacy in Sweden after having to prove his competence in the Swedish language, undertake work experience in a Swedish pharmacy and pass practical examinations and an oral examination in pharmacy law.

Howard On 19 October, William Arthur Howard, MRPharmS, of Flat 1, 17 Bedfordwell Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 2BG. Mr Howard registered in 1940. He served for many years as secretary of the Society's South East Metropolitan branch and also as chairman of the South East London Chemists Association.

Hunter On 11 October, Beryl Sylvia Hunter, née Woodhouse, MRPharmS, of 4 Earlsmead, Witham, Essex CM8 2EH. Mrs Hunter registered in 1955.

King On 13 October, George Anthony King, MRPharmS, of 10 The Cloisters, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE7 7LS. Mr King registered in 1944.

Lawrence On 7 November, Thomas Gordon Lawrence, MRPharmS, of 6 St Andrews Walk, Cobham, Surrey KT11 3EQ. Mr Lawrence registered in 1938.

Mackenzie On 10 October, Ernest Reid Mackenzie, MRPharmS, of Sunnybank Nursing Home, Prospect Terrace, Cruden Bay, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire AB42 0HP. Mr Mackenzie registered in 1938.

Martin On 22 October, Peter Kenneth Martin, MRPharmS, of 12a Elm Court Gardens, Truro, Cornwall TR1 1DS. Mr Martin registered in 1941.

Matthew On 17 October, Elizabeth Ferguson Matthew, née Murdoch, MRPharmS, of 81 Vernon Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B16 9SQ. Mrs Matthew registered in 1934.

Murray On 29 October, James Murray, MRPharmS, of 12 Lower Prestwood Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton WV11 1JP. Mr Murray registered in 1937. He was a community pharmacist in Wood End, Wolverhampton, for over 40 years

Mussani On 12 June, Salim Razakali Mussani, MRPharmS, of "White Oaks", 58 Oakleigh Park North, London N20 9AS. Mr Mussani registered in 1974.

Pyne On 17 August, Olive Pyne, née Noble, of Park Road, Tunbridge Wells, and formerly of Norwich. Mrs Pyne registered in 1935 after qualifying in Brighton. When war broke out in 1939 she was working at Southlands Hospital, Shoreham. After a break to raise her family, she continued in pharmacy in Attleborough, Norfolk. After retirement from full-time work she carried on working for many years as a locum in and around Norwich.

Rillie On 28 October, Ann Minette Rillie, née Roberts, MRPharmS, of 11 Arnprior Place, Alloway, Ayr KA7 4PT. Mrs Rillie registered in 1961.

Roots On 4 October, Dennis Gerald Roots, FRPharmS, of 1 Hereward Close, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex CO7 9SB. Mr Roots registered in 1942.

 Rowlette On 25 October, Gladys Rowlette, née Tinsley, MRPharmS, of 27 Heather Avenue, Bearsden, Glasgow G61 3JD. Mrs Rowlette registered in 1949.

Russell On 28 September, David Arthur George Russell, MRPharmS, of 8 Queen Annes Grove, Bush Hill Park, Enfield, Middlesex EN1 2JP. Mr Russell registered in 1958.

Smith On 28 September, Stuart Wilson Smith, MRPharmS, of Westcroft Nursing Home, 5 Harding Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST1 3BQ. Mr Smith registered in 1933.

Spencer On 27 September, Donald James Spencer, of 1 Elgata Court, Sale, Victoria, 3850 Australia. Mr Spencer registered in 1953 and retired from the register in 1964.

Thomas On 10 October, Norman Thomas, MRPharmS, of 50 Hartford Avenue, Kenton, Harrow, Middlesex HA3 8SY. Mr Thomas registered in 1938.

Walton On 13 October, Thomas Beaver Glynne Walton, MRPharmS, of 3 Great Kendale Cottages, Driffield, North Yorkshire YO25 5UY. Mr Walton registered in 1949.

Williams On 14 October, Roland Williams, of "Poplars", 2 Sherwood Grove, Meols, Wirral, Merseyside CH47 9SL. Mr Williams registered in 1952 and retired from the register in 1999.

Tributes

Briggs In a tribute to the late Alan Briggs, JOAN GREENLEAF, former regional pharmaceutical officer, North East Thames Regional Health Authority, writes:

I knew Alan Briggs for many years as a colleague and friend. I first met Alan when he was course organiser for the Anglian region of the Pharmaceutical Society, running education courses for community pharmacists. Later Alan was appointed director of continuing education for North East Thames RHA, the first joint appointment between the School of Pharmacy, University of London, and the region. In the late 1970s and the 1980s Alan successfully ran, jointly for community and hospital pharmacists, the first large-scale clinical pharmacy education programme in London. That laid the foundation for later developments such as the diploma in clinical pharmacy.

Alan was an exceptionally efficient and hard-working organiser but his outstanding talents lay in his interpersonal skills. His persuasive powers were unrivalled. It is no small measure of Alan's achievement that senior clinicians across the region almost fell over themselves to collaborate with him, give lectures, run workshops and present patients to pharmacists in clinical meetings, at a time when such activities were rare.

Alan was a wonderful ambassador for pharmacy. He was liked and respected by all the senior medical staff with whom he came into contact and he established lasting links that have contributed greatly to the development of clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice.

In retirement Alan had many outside interests and travelled widely with his wife, but he also maintained links with the School of Pharmacy. For those of us who met Alan at a North East Thames pharmacy reunion only a few weeks ago, his appearance and lively personality still the same as ever, the news of his subsequent short illness and death has been a great shock and sorrow.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes to Alan's widow Louise and her family.

Lucas-Smith In a tribute to the late Enid Lucas-Smith (PJ, 9 November, p695), NICHOLAS WOOD, general secretary, Institute of Pharmacy Management International, and member of court, Worshipful Society of Apothecaries, writes:

I was saddened to hear of the death of Enid Lucas-Smith, a past chairman of the Institute of Pharmacy Management International. The institute had been founded for discussion on management issues for the independent proprietor. Enid, one of the earliest members, was a successful proprietor pharmacist at a time when few independent proprietors were women. She made a real contribution to the IPMI and regularly attended IPMI conferences. She also served on the institute's council. It was only in recent years that other commitments curtailed her activities for the institute, but she remained a committed and ardent supporter of the institute's work.

Among those other activities were her membership of the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London. She joined, first, the faculty for the history and the philosophy of medicine and pharmacy, serving on its executive committee for a number of years, and then, in 1993, she became a yeoman and subsequently a full liveryman of the society. As with her other involvements, she played an active role in the society and the faculty, supporting their meetings and functions.

Her interest and enthusiasm in the history of pharmacy was substantial and she was always a most sociable companion. In her passing, the profession has lost something of a pioneer, and few people today are able to be involved in quite so many areas as was Enid. Even fewer have made similar contributions to their chosen profession.

PAT HOARE, a member of the Society's Council, writes:

I am not sure when and where I first met Enid, but I do recall sharing a table with Enid and her son, Anthony, at the last Slough branch dinner several years ago. This was when I learnt that, although she lived on Eel Pie Island, she was still a member of Slough branch, having owned and run a pharmacy singlehandedly for many years in Langley. She was encouraging to newcomers, down-to-earth, always had an opinion (which she was happy to share!) and was good company. She was a familiar face at conferences and Society events at Lambeth, latterly manning a stand for the British Society for the History of Pharmacy. My collection of BSHP mugs bears testament to her success as a saleswoman!

Enid was always happy to represent the National Association of Women Pharmacists at meetings in London even though she was no longer on the executive committee. I was confident when I asked her to go in my place that she would make a good contribution to the proceedings and leave a lasting impression.

I missed seeing her after her fall and am sorry that we lost contact when she moved. However, I was honoured to be asked to represent the Society at her funeral and meet her family, who are a lasting tribute to this hardworking, fascinating and talented lady of a changing profession.

VELA BURDEN, executive committee member and past president, National Association of Women Pharmacists, writes:

We were saddened to learn of the death of Enid Lucas-Smith, whose numerous and varied contributions to pharmacy included active membership of the NAWP for many years.

Enid was elected to the NAWP executive committee in 1971 and served for a period as secretary before becoming president from 1974 to 1976. She was president when I was elected to the executive and my first meetings were held at 19 Great College Street, Westminster, her elegant flat with a most prestigious address. After resigning from the executive in 1982 she continued to serve as secretary of the London branch of NAWP and as our representative at the Fawcett Society and other London meetings. She was always most generous with her time and energy for all the pharmaceutical organisations with which she was involved.

Enid will be much missed by all her pharmacy friends and colleagues.

Shaw In a tribute to the late Graham George Shaw (PJ, 2 November, p661), J. M. MORRIS writes:

Professor Shaw studied for his primary degree in pharmacy at the University of Nottingham and his PhD in pharmacology at Aston University, respectively. He joined the teaching staff in the school of pharmacy at Trinity College Dublin in 1979 as a professor of pharmacology.

He was appointed to the National Drugs Advisory Board in 1985 and continued as a member until the board was disbanded in 1995. The NDAB appointed Professor Shaw to its first veterinary committee, set up in 1986. Subsequently he joined the committee on evaluation and toxicity in 1988 and chaired this committee from 1992 until 1995. Graham was a major contributor to pharmacy education in Ireland and to the work of the school of pharmacy at TCD and played a hugely important role in the work of the NDAB in the regulations of medicines in Ireland.

In his private life he was a devoted husband, father and fisherman, and an enthusiastic rugby fan. Graham will be sadly missed by all who knew him, not least for his sense of humour.

He is survived by his wife Sandra and two sons.