With deep regret we record the following deaths: JANUARY 1995 Les Abbot, chairman of Long Eaton branch from 1980 until his death. He was awarded a Silver badge in 1991.

FEBRUARY 1995 David Calvin-Thomas MBE, chairman of Wallingford branch from 1979. He was awarded a Silver badge in 1990.

Mrs G. Gordon Mowat, president of Turton ladies' guild from 1979 until her death. She was a founder member in 1957, vice president from 1957 to 1964 and honorary secretary from 1957 to 1976.

Mrs Betsy Willcocks, chairman of Horley & District ladies' guild. She first joined the committee in 1959 holding various offices until her election as chairman in 1973 and was awarded a Gold badge at a special ceremony in February 1995.

MARCH 1995 Trevor England BEM, coxswain of Padstow lifeboat from 1978 to 1993. Trevor first joined the crew in 1957, served as second coxswain from 1969 to 1970 and was second coxswain/ assistant mechanic from 1970 until his appointment as coxswain. He was awarded a Silver medal in 1977 and a Silver second service clasp in 1979. His long and distinguished lifeboat service was recognised nationally by the award of the British Empire Medal in 1992.

Francis Verrill, coxswain of Staithes & Runswick lifeboat from 1952 to 1966. He joined the crew in 1947 serving as bowman until 1952 when he became second coxswain, being appointed coxswain later that same year.

William Pirie, coxswain of Whitehills lifeboat from 1957 to 1969. He joined the crew as bowman in 1949 and was second coxswain from 1952 until his appointment as coxswain.

Geoffrey Mears, coxswain of Exmouth lifeboat from 1982 to 1984, having joined the crew in 1971 and serving as second coxswain from 1975 until 1982.

Colonel R.F. Pratt, honorary treasurer of Penwortham branch from 1979 to 1994. He was awarded a Silver badge in 1992.

D.J. (Bill) Owen, honorary secretary at Aldeburgh lifeboat station from 1959 to 1974, also serving as honorary treasurer from 1953 to 1973. He was awarded binoculars in 1969.

James W. Heney MA MRCVS, founder chairman of Amlwch branch from 1979 to 1994. He was awarded a Silver badge in 1991.

Mrs Margaret Thomson, president of Barrow- in-Furness ladies' guild from 1987 until her death and chairman from 1980 until 1987.

She was awarded a Silver badge in 1994.

Eric Thomson, honorary secretary of Whitby lifeboat station from 1953 to 1974. He was also curator of the Whitby Museum from 1958 to 1985. Mr Thomson was appointed an honorary life governor in 1985 in recognition of his service to the station.

APRIL 1995 Mrs Eva Hanson, founder member of Staithes & Runswick ladies' guild. She was awarded a Silver badge in 1967.

Mrs D. Kirsop, founder member and chairman of Cullercoats & Whitley Bay ladies' guild from 1961 until her death. She was awarded a Silver badge in 1977 and a Gold badge in 1988.

Mrs Pauline Shewell, founder member and chairman of Sheringham ladies' guild from 1976 to 1979 and honorary secretary from 1981 to 1989. She was awarded a Silver badge in 1989.

F. Carl Seager MBE, appointed an honorary life governor in 1988 in recognition of his service to the Reigate and Redhill branch in various capacities.

MAY 1995 Mrs Nancy Harvey, honorary treasurer of Llandudno ladies' guild from 1973 to 1990 and vice president from 1990 to 1995.

Lt Cmdr Edward (Ted) Yates VRD RNR, honorary secretary of Llandudno lifeboat station from 1978 to 1994. He was appointed assistant honorary secretary in 1963, deputy launching authority from 1970 to 1977 and honorary secretary designate from 1977 to 1978. Commander Yates was awarded binoculars in 1985 and a Gold badge in 1992.

Brian Fell, chairman of Hinckley branch from 1980 to 1995 and honorary secretary from 1975 to 1980. A founder member of the branch he was awarded a Silver badge in 1991.

Mrs Babs Haxby, president of Filey ladies' guild. She served as vice chairman from 1982 to 1987 when she took the office of president. She had served on the committee prior to 1982 for over 30 years..