Major W. Bertram Bell, who has died at his home in County Cork, was in his 91st year and joined the Committee of Management in 1954, retiring in 1969.

Both he and Mrs. Bell were for many years prominent supporters of the Cork branch of the R.N.L.I. Their beautiful home on Fota island was the scene of several garden fetes in aid of the Institution's funds and on the annual flag day and on the occasion of any event got up locally in aid of the branch.

It was Major Bell's wish that no flowers should be sent to his funeral and that, instead, donations might be made to the Institution's Cork branch..