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Colangelo On 18 December 2006, Emma Colangelo, RegPharmTech, aged 31,
of 24 Fortyfoot, Bridlington, North Humberside YO16 7RY. Mrs Colangelo
registered in 2006.
Lewis On 7 March, Robert Lewis, age 77, of 36 Cross Road, Deal, Kent CT14 9LB.
Mr Lewis registered in 1950 and retired from the Register in 2005. He began his
career as a representative for Pfizer before moving into the company’s
laboratories. In the 1970s he bought a pharmacy in Folkestone.
Marinan On 6 January, Gerard Francis Marinan, MRPharmS, aged 65, of 24 Mitchell
Street, Durham DH1 4DP. Mr Marinan registered in 1966.
Tombs On 13 January, John Derek Tombs, MRPharmS, aged 73, of Calle Hostalets
6, 07181 Portals Nous, Mallorca, Spain. Mr Tombs registered in 1955.
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Tribute
Brenton In a tribute to the late Caroline
Nickels Brenton (PJ,
17 March, p327), NIKKI DAVEY writes:
Caroline Brenton was killed in a
tragic accident
on 20 March in Paris. Caroline was registered in 1984 after graduating
from Nottingham University ,where her quick and intelligent wit swiftly
found its mark. She soon formed special friendships with many people,
including two friends who died with her in Paris.
At university Caroline continued to pursue her love of sailing, playing
an active
and successful part in team dinghy racing. It was in her last year at university that
she also met her partner Pete Long.
On graduating, Caroline completed her preregistration training at “Tommy’s” before
joining the London Hospital in 1984. Always one to shine, Caroline was promoted,
via a stint in drug information, to dispensary manager for inpatients at the
Royal London Hospital (as it had then become). It was during her years at the
London that Caroline developed an interest and expertise in renal medicine that
was to continue throughout her career.
Social life at the London matched the excitement of work and local hostelries
provided ample liquid refreshment and the occasional jazz night (not to mention
the fabulous East End curries).
In 1990 Caroline moved to a procurement job at Oldchurch. In 1993 she was promoted
to be deputy chief pharmacist in a successful and long running job share at King’s.
Caroline’s legendary organisational skills enabled her to cope magnificently
with her demanding job and be an active mother — first for Hannah, now
14, and then Jack, now 11.
In 2000, having experienced a decade in the east end of London, Caroline and
Pete took the decision to leave London and, seeking a more rural setting, moved
to Winchester. After a short stint at Southampton Community Health Services Trust
she joined a primary care practice as she began a second career working with
GPs. Working first for Southampton City PCT and Eastleigh PCT, Caroline took
to medicines management as if she had been doing it for years. Her ability to
communicate with a wide range of GPs and work happily in several practices was
a testament to her confidence, credibility and humour. In 2007 Caroline agreed
to take on additional responsibilities in the Winchester area. Her energy and
down-to-earth approach provided inspiration and leadership to members of medicines
management teams throughout Hampshire and the GP practices who had the privilege
to work with her.
People warmed to Caroline’s outgoing personality and her sometimes wicked
sense of humour and so in Winchester she quickly established a wide circle of
friends with whom she and her family enjoyed, among other things, parties, concerts
and walks to St Catherine’s Hill and beyond.
At the time she left us so prematurely, Caroline was in her element: her children
happy in school, Pete no longer doing his London commute and updating his book;
she was revelling in the challenges and rewards of working in primary care, and
had time to enjoy life, especially with all her many friends.
Our hearts go out to all the families and friends of those who we lost. At this
time of tragedy we should endeavour to remember that once we have grieved, Caroline
would want us to keep living our lives to the full and to savour every minute.
Hemensley In a tribute to the late John
Albert Hemensley (PJ, 17 March,
p327), CHARLES FLYNN writes:
Pharmacist colleagues are deeply saddened
by the sudden death of our friend and senior colleague John Hemensley,
MRPharmS. John was a gentleman. He was well respected, professional,
full of integrity and with his quiet unassuming manner an extremely busy
person both inside and outside the profession.
John was born on 4 August 1926. He studied pharmacy at Liverpool Polytechnic.Many
years ago he took over the family business of Frowde’s from his uncle
and father and has now handed it to his son Ian, who runs a
modern-day pharmacy practice. John combined old-fashioned courtesy with current
developments in the science of pharmacy.
He had learnt his profession by working under the late Tommy Oates, chief pharmacist,
at Noble’s Hospital dispensary and in the family pharmacy on Windsor
Road, Douglas. He continued till his death at the age of 80 with his regular
attendance at pharmacy lectures and workshops.
Many will recollect his lifetime interest in pharmaceutical antiquities — not
only through his talks to local groups but also by the frequent displays in
his pharmacy window of shop rounds, coloured carboys, suppository moulds, pill
machines, prescription books going back to the early 1900s, ointment slabs
and pestles and mortars.
John served on Manx pharmaceutical and NHS committees. He was a member of the
Manx Chemists Association, a past chairman of the Isle of Man branch of the
Royal Pharmaceutical Society and latterly its public relations officer. He
also served as a member of several NHS committees, namely, the Pharmaceutical
List Committee, the Prescribing and Therapeutic Forum and the Drug and Alcohol
Prescribing Liaison Group, working with the police on alcohol and drug problems.
He was also a member of the Isle of Man Medicines Commission, giving many hours
of voluntary service to the community.
Beyond pharmacy, John was a leading sportsman with his interest in badminton,
cricket and football — supporting Everton. He was a member of the Sports
Council and was the current president of the Isle of Man Badminton Association.
He served as a timekeeper during the Tourist Trophy motorcycle races.
He was also a devout churchgoer, embracing his faith in all aspects of his
life.
Pharmacists and the people of the island have lost a unique and special person — a
gem of a man, one of their foremost sons.
Our sympathies go out to his devoted wife Margaret, whom he married in 1961,
to his son Ian and to all his family and friends.
Samways In a tribute to the late David
Frank Samways (PJ, 24 February,
p231), PETER SHAROTT and HOWARD STOKOE write:
David Samways entered the
national purchasing
arena as specialist procurement pharmacist for the South West in 2002. This
was a post he had been influential in creating to bring the “region” into
line with most of the rest of England. Bringing with him the broader management
experience of having been a chief pharmacist, his impact was immediate and
recognisable. For those outside the South West, the “region” became
more cohesive and its national standing rose, as did its performance.
At a time of significant change within the NHS he became a major player in
providing advice to both the Department of Health and the NHS Purchasing
and Supply Agency. In particular, he was the key pharmacist who contributed
to
laying down the foundations for a nationally consistent approach to contracting
for pharmaceuticals in England — a legacy that lives on. He was
an active member of the national Pharmaceutical Market Support Group and commanded
great respect and affection from colleagues within both the NHS and the pharmaceutical
industry.
A great socialiser and a good friend to boot, he was the person we all consulted
because of his rational, clear thinking and level-headed approach to dealing
with issues and problems. He was in every way the ideal colleague — the
best we could ever hope to work with.
We should like to extend are deepest sympathy to his wife Sarah and family. |
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