With deep regret we record the following deaths: JUNE 1994 Miss Sheila Barrie, who together with her late sister Moira jointly funded the D class lifeboat Charlie B formerly stationed at Tenby.

Jack Downing, president of Stourbridge branch from 1980, chairman from 1963-1980 and founder member from 1953. He was awarded a statuette in 1973, a Gold badge in 1980, a bar to the Gold badge in 1986 and an honorary life governorship in 1993.

Frank West, founder of Cuffley branch. He was chairman from 1968 to 1973 and from 1973 served as honorary president until his death.

JULY 1994 Maurice Hardy CBE CENG, who funded the prototype Severn class lifeboat Maurice and Joyce Hardy.

Cecil Baxter, honorary secretary of Kilkeel branch from 1957 to 1988 and president until his death. Mr Baxter was made an honorary life governor in 1992 in recognition of his service to the branch.

Mrs Bessie Evans, president of New Quay ladies' guild. She joined the branch in 1976, was its honorary treasurer from 1977 to 1991 when she was appointed president. Mrs Evans was awarded a Silver badge in 1987.

AUGUST 1994 Mrs Rosamund Wade, chairman of Worksop ladies' guild. Mrs Wade was a founder member of the guild and was its first chairman from 1980 to 1982. From 1983 to 1985 she was secretary and served as chairman from 1993 until her death..