OBITUARIES IT is with deep regret that we record the following deaths: February, 1986 Denis Hapgood, who was chairman of Wadebridge branch from 1977 to 1985.

Sidney Banister, honorary treasurer of Wadebridge branch since 1976.

April, 1986 Sir Philip Hay KCVO TD, an honorary life governor of the RNLI. Sir Philip Hay was private secretary to HRH Pricess Marina, Duchess of Kent when she was president of the Institution.

Rhys David Jones, coxswain of Barmouth lifeboat from 1960 to 1966. Mr Jones joined the crew in 1925, was bowman from 1955 to 1956 and second coxswain from 1956 to 1959.

May, 1986 Bryan Gerrard, who served the RNLI first as a boat mechanic then as fleet staff coxswain/mechanic. Mr Gerrard worked for the Institution for 27 years.

Miss B. Burrows, honorary box secretary of Maghull branch from 1972, having joined the branch when it was formed in 1966..