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Cullen On 31 July, George Bernard Cullen, MRPharmS, of 9 Crichton Avenue,
Chester-Le-Street, County Durham DH3 3ND. Mr Cullen registered in 1933.
Gaan On 4 June, Ephraim Gaan, MRPharmS, of 36 Snaresbrook Drive, Stanmore, Middlesex
HA7 4QU. Mr Gaan registered in 1959.
Gaskin On 22 June, William Desmond Gaskin, MRPharmS, of 3 Ellora, Old St Johns
Road, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3LG. Mr Gaskin registered in 1965.
Kirk In May, Ernest William Kirk, MRPharmS, of 8 Spallander Road, Troon, Ayrshire
KA10 6UN. Mr Kirk registered in 1959.
Platt On 25 June, Geoffrey Platt, MRPharmS, of 7 Sunningdale Court, Beanclerk
Road, St Annes, Lytham St Anne’s, Lancashire FY8 3UP. Mr Platt registered
in 1946.
Shah On 9 August, Nilesh Khetshi Shah, 13
Milford Garden, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 6EY. Mr Shah registered in 1980. He practised
from his pharmacy, Bell Chemists,
in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, and also worked for the Wycombe Primary
Care Test (see Tribute).
Watson On 9 July, Harold Neil Watson, MRPharmS, of Bracken Hill, Inverneil, Ardrishaig,
Lochgilphead, Argyll PA30 8ES. Mr Watson registered in 1958.
Wilkes On 28 April, Alice Gwendoline Wilkes, MRPharmS, of 54 Seaward Tower, Trinity
Green, Gosport, Hampshire PO12 1HG. Mrs Wilkes registered in 1933.
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Tributes
Court In a tribute to the late William
Edward Court (PJ, 7 August, p205),
Bill Jackson writes:
Bill Court, the eldest of four brothers, was born
in Somerset. At the age of 12 he developed an interest in campanology
that was to persist throughout his life and he frequently travelled to
churches in order to take part in ringing. Earlier this year at a History
of Pharmacy Conference in Cambridge he said that now he had reached the
age of 82 he thought it was time he gave up the practice. The remark
was prophetic for he rang his final quarter peal this year, commemorating
the 60th anniversary of D-Day, having taken part in the D-Day landings
in Normandy when he was in the Royal Navy.
He graduated with a BPharm from Nottingham and went to Liverpool where
he taught pharmacognosy and the history of pharmacy, both of which remained
lifelong interests.
It was here that he met his future wife Mai, a nursing sister, and they were
married in 1952. Having obtained his MSc and PhD he moved to Bradford in 1969
and lectured on pharmacognosy until he retired in 1984.
A prolific writer, he frequently lectured on his favourite subjects both in this
country and abroad. He was a former president of the British Society for the
History of Pharmacy where both he and Mai were popular figures. He will be missed
by many members of this society as well as by his wife and his sons David and
Mark.
Mustafa Salman Habib writes: I heard about the passing away on the 26 July of
my supervisor and friend, Dr W. E. Court, with sadness.
We all have people that affect our lives; Dr Court changed mine by setting himself
as an example of how to conduct scientific research and how to think laterally.
Dr Court was a devoted and a generous man who supported numerous community projects
throughout the period of my association with him. That association started in
1968 when he was appointed reader in pharmacognosy at the University of Bradford
replacing my former supervisor and consequently changing the subject of my research
to phytochemistry.
Dr Court’s prime achievement was in the research field of Rauwolfia alkaloid.
He played a significant role in the identification and structural elucidation
of these alkaloids. His numerous publications in that field made him an unrivaled
authority on the subject. His interest in the history of pharmacy made him an
expert on the subject. He created a positive climate in which each culture was
viewed with greater understanding. A large part of his later life was spent lecturing
to students.
The legacy that Dr Court left me is the urgency to reconnect with those important
people of my past, and make sure they know how grateful I am for their influences
on my life.
Dr Court was loved by many, and will be missed by all. Our condolences go to
Mary and his two sons.
Jenkins In a tribute to the late Peter
Jenkins, (PJ, 31 July, p171),
GERRY GREEN, writes:
May I add to the tributes to the late Peter Jenkins
by commenting on the work he did as both a member of council of the Institute
of Pharmacy Management International and as editor for a time of IPMI
News.
Peter joined the IPMI council at a time when it was going through a difficult
period. Some of the long standing council members were retiring and the institute
was keen to recruit “new blood”. Peter, who had long been a regular
at the institute conferences, helped to fill that role admirably and with enthusiasm
when he agreed to join the council in 1984.
At the start of his second term he took on the editorship and revitalised IPMI
News. He encouraged fresh contributors and widened the readership, always adding
his own comments as appropriate with a touch of humour.
We had hoped he might take a higher office in the institute but his election
to the National Pharmaceutical Association board of management in 1990 meant
he could not be persuaded to take on additional work.
In the end he left the IPMI council in 1993 but we in the institute were all
delighted to see his qualities were recognised when he was made chairman of
the NPA in 1996.
I know many IPMI colleagues will join with me in sending our condolences to
Mary and her family at this time.
Parker In a tribute to the late Joyce
Parker (PJ, 31 July, p171), BARBARA
HITCHINS writes:
Joyce, who died on 17 July, was a contemporary of mine
at “the Square” from 1944 to 1946. We both had a happy and
rewarding time there in the friendly and relaxed atmosphere, much of
this due to the influence of Professor Harry Berry, the dean, and his
staff. Joyce worked hard but found time to join with great enthusiasm
the many and varied social activities of the Students’ Union. These
included spells of night fire-watching duties as London was being bombed
again.
Joyce was born in the Liverpool area where her father, also a pharmacist,
had a retail business. However, after qualifying she found London life
suited her,
living in Hampstead for many years with her long-term partner, Jack Morcom,
whom she had met at BDH.
Apart from work, Joyce’s main interests were travelling, theatre, opera,
and architecture. She worked in research and development for several other
companies including Allen & Hanburys and May & Baker, before settling
at Sandoz until she retired.
The funeral was at Golders Green Crematorium on 29 July and Jack suggests that
any donations in her memory should be sent directly to the Royal Pharmaceutical
Society, at 1 Lambeth High Street, for the Benevolent Fund or the Birdsgrove
House Fund.
Shah In a tribute to the late Nilesh Khetshi Shah (see Column 2, p273),
Kalpesh Patel and Angela Alexander (chairman and secretary, respectively,
Buckinghamshire Local Pharmaceutical Committee) write:
We were deeply
saddened to hear of the untimely death of Nilesh Shah. Those of us
who were fortunate to have known Nilesh will miss his friendship. He
was
an outstanding pharmacist and a great champion for the profession.
In recognition of his work in smoking cessation, Nilesh was awarded the
Supporter of the Year by Quit in 2003, the first pharmacist to receive
the award.
Nilesh represented the LPC on numerous committees, bringing to them
pragmatism and a genuine desire to improve services. He was instrumental
in forging close
links between the LPC and the priamry care trust. He went out of his way
for his patients, the local surgery and everyone who knew him.
In May 2003, Nilesh and his wife Kerikna (Kiru), also a pharmacist, were
awarded the Roll of Civic Honour in recognition of exemplary service to the
community
of Princes Risborough. Nilesh was justifiably proud of this achievement.
Nilesh was a gentleman, in all senses of the word; we will miss him. Our
heartfelt sympathy goes to his wife Kiru, his son Vikesh and daughter Sajni.
Westlake In a tribute to the late Herbert
Westlake (PJ, 31 July, p171),
ROBERT PIERCE writes:
His death after a long struggle with cancer came
as a shock, ending a friendship of 72 years.
We met as apprentices at Brighton Technical College in 1932, taking the
preliminary scientific examination. Later we were on the two-year final
course, he taking
BPharm, I the PhC. He stayed on to take a BSc honours degree in special chemistry,
and later the examination for the fellowship of the Institute of Chemistry.
After a period with John Bell & Croyden, I joined May & Baker on pharmaceutical
manufacture in April 1940 and was surprised to find Bert joining in August
as an assistant works chemist. He became assistant chemical production manager
at the early age of 27. In 1948, when manufacturing activities in India were
transferred to Worli, he spent a year there as production manager.
In 1967 his increased connection with overseas units was recognised, as he
became overseas production and planning controller, playing a major part in
establishing or expanding overseas production units, using his joint chemical
and pharmaceutical qualifications.
Finally, he became pharmaceutical production controller, responsible for all
home and overseas units, retiring in 1979.
Apart from his long and distinguished record he still found time to act as
a pilot instructor on gliding for the Air Training Corps. A keen sportsman,
he was chairman of the M&B social club, taking a great interest in all
the sporting activities.
In retirement, he was an active Probus member, a regular bowls player and a
keen gardener. A dedicated professional, he will long be remembered for his
helpful and friendly manner. It was a privilege to have known him.
My sincerest condolences to his wife Paddy, his daughters Sue and Brenda and
their families.
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