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It is with deep regret that we report the following deaths: February: Daniel Roach, coxswain of St Ives lifeboat from 1956 to 1967, having previously served as assistant mechanic from 1940 to 1946 and motor mechanic from 1946 to 1956. Mr Roach was awarded the bronze medal in 1958.

March: Denis O'Driscoll, bowman of Courtmacsherry lifeboat from 1929 to 1947 and coxswain from 1947 to 1952, when he retired because of ill health.

April: Miss E. Nora Bentley, vicepresident of Moelfre, Amlwch and Amlwch Port lifeboat guild. Miss Bentley had previously served for many years on the committee and as honorary treasurer. Donations in lieu of flowers were for the RNLI..