The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 271 No 7267 p389
20 September 2003

Society summary

Button On 28 August, Evelyn Plummer Button, MRPharmS, of Hillbrook Grange, Ack Lane East, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire SK7 2BY. Miss Button registered in 1930. She was a former president of the Guild of Public Pharmacists (now the Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists). She was only the second first woman in the history of the guild to become president, and served from 1956 to 1958. She began her career at Eccles and Patricroft hospital, Manchester, where she remained for five years before moving to Ancoats Hospital, Manchester, where she later became chief pharmacist. She remained there until her retirement in 1966.

Chambers On 28 August, Arthur Medley Chambers, MRPharmS, of 37 Greenways, Highcliffe-on-Sea, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 5BB. Mr Chambers registered in 1939.

Chapman On 9 August, Helen Mary Chapman, of Rowan House, 4 Lower Port View, Saltash, Cornwall. Mrs Chapman registered in 1943 and retired from the register in 1984.

Cummins On 24 August, Frank Cummins, MRPharmS, of 9 Mainway, Alkrington, Middleton, Manchester M24 1LE. Mr Cummins registered in 1949.

Dale On 5 August, Theo Dale, of 5 Queens Drive, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 4PX. Mr Dale registered in 1942 and retired from the register in 2001.

Dearden On 17 July, Edith Margaret Dearden, née Rowan, MRPharmS, of 82 Miles Sharp Street, Rynfield, Benoni 1501, Transvaal, South Africa. Mrs Dearden registered in 1970.

Durning On 21 May, Francis Durning, of 86 Rydal Avenue, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3RY. Mr Durning registered in 1957 and retired from the register in 1997.

Hardwick On 14 August, James Edward Hardwick, of 2 Burton Road, Amble, Northumberland. Mr Hardwick registered in 1957 and retired from the register in 1975.

Jarrett On 25 July, Wilfred Davis Jarrett, of 13 The Headlands, Cliff Road, Livermead, Torquay, Devon. Mr Jarrett registered in 1939 and retired from the register in 2001. He was a former area director for Boots The Chemists in the West and South-West territories.

Lindley On 1 August, Peter Lawrence Lindley, of 26 Palace Road, Llandaff, Cardiff CF5 2AF. Dr Lindley registered in 1940 and retired from the register in 1999 (see Tribute).

Magee On 6 August, Philip James Magee, MRPharmS, of 85 Sparth Gardens, Clayton le Moors, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 5QA. Mr Magee registered in 1957.

Mapstone On 29 June, Thomas John Mapstone, of 2 Millfield Close, Seaford, East Sussex BN25 3PW. Mr Mapstone registered in 1935 and retired from the register in 1999. Mr Mapstone was chief pharmacist at Harefield Hospital, Middlesex, from 1939 to 1973. He served on the Middlesex executive council of the National Health Service and its committees for 24 years.

Newell On 9 August, Susan Newell, MRPharmS, of 2 Woodkirk Grove, Wyke, Bradford BD12 9JY. Mrs Newell registered in 1977.

Noble On 20 August, Alexander Noble, MRPharmS, of 14 Redfield Road, Montrose, Angus DD10 8TW. Mr Noble registered in 1958.

Ogden On 13 July, John Bradley Ogden, of 21 Torentum Court, Lawsons Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire FY5 4BE. Mr Ogden registered in 1946 and retired from the register in 2001.

Richardson On 12 July, Rene James Richardson, MRPharmS, of Buses Mill, Kilkhampton, Bude, Cornwall EX23 9RW. Mr Richardson registered in 1956 (see Tribute).

Rodwell On 28 August, Joseph Rodwell, MRPharmS, of 34 Starlight Farm Close, Verwood, Dorset BH31 7BS. Mr Rodwell registered in 1944.

Rook On 18 August, Norman Charles Rook, MRPharmS, of “Hillside”, 3 Maes Tyddyn To, Menai Bridge, Gwynedd LL59 5BF. Mr Rook registered in 1943.

Scragg On 3 September, Pamela Mary Scragg, née Cooper, MRPharmS, of 30 Rumsam Gardens, Barnstaple, Devon EX32 9EY. Mrs Scragg registered in 1950.

Shepherd On 18 August, Bridget Mary Shepherd, MRPharmS, of 12 Goulton Close, Yarm, Stockton-on-Tees TS15 9RY. Mrs Shepherd registered in 1966.

Stead On 21 August, Brian Carter Stead, MRPharmS, of “Birch Cottage”, 14 The Banks, Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 4NS. Mr Stead registered in 1950.

Thorne On 22 July, Kenneth Edwin Thorne, of 9 Clevedon Road, Nailsea, Bristol BS19 1EH. Mr Thorne registered in 1942 and retired from the register in 1999.

Varley On 4 August, John William Varley, MRPharmS, of “The Heugh”, 17 Hillcrest Grove, Elwick, Hartlepool, Cleveland TS27 3EH. Mr Varley registered in 1931.

Whittaker On 10 August, Raymond Whittaker, FRPharmS, of 40 Noel Gate, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire L39 5EG. Mr Whittaker registered in 1950.

Tribute

Flint In a tribute to the late Charles Leslie Flint (PJ, 19 July, p99), Sultan Dajani writes:

I was lucky enough to work with Les as chairman of the Society’s North Hampshire branch when he was secretary. His enthusiasm was infectious, as was his dry humour and commitment. He was a man of great passion for his profession, and his boundless energy and strongly voiced beliefs made him well-known wherever he went. He was tireless and proactive in his many duties on behalf of the branch and he befriended many by his charm, personality and wit. His vociferous, inimitable cheeky nature also helped turn many opponents into quivering, dribbling messes!

I know the branch is missing his character and quick-fire banter and I will miss the bonhomie. One thing is for sure: he has left an impression that will never be forgotten.

Lindley In a tribute to the late Peter Lawrence Lindley, Stanley Owen writes:

Peter and I were contemporaneous as apprentices and students, played rugby together and stayed in touch throughout our lives.

After qualifying in 1940 he served six years in the Royal Army Medical Corps, latterly in India where he was commissioned, ending his service in the rank of captain. After the war he opened a pharmacy in Cardiff, but in 1960 followed a long held ambition and became a medical student. After qualifying as a medical practitioner, he set up in practice as a family doctor and continued successfully until retiring in 1982. He then returned to pharmacy, first as a proprietor and then as a locum.

He will be remembered by all who knew him for his commitment and caring attitude to patients, both as a pharmacist and as a doctor.

I offer sympathy and condolences to his extended family, and to his wife Joanne, who supported him actively in both professions.

Richardson In a tribute to the late Rene James Richardson, David Carr writes:

Rene Richardson studied at Chelsea where he also acquired a diploma in biochemical analysis before joining St George’s Hospital (then still at Hyde Park Corner, London). After a few years as a medical representative for May & Baker, he opened the Belsyre Court Pharmacy in Oxford. In the mid-1960s he moved to Cornwall and became a full-time farmer, but the call of pharmacy was not dormant and he started doing the occasional locum in North Devon and Cornwall. This culminated in his running the pharmaceutical services for Stratton Medical Surgery and hospital.

He made many friends in the area, often delivering medicines after work to rural homes. When he eventually retired, the practice called him back for another couple of years before declining health forced him to call it a day. He died suddenly, and not unexpectedly, in his sleep on 12 July.

My thoughts are with Jo his wife, his children and grandchildren at this sad time.