With deep regret we record the following deaths: May 1996 Lord Margadale, president of the Isle of Islay station branch since 1934. He was awarded the council record of thanks in 1955 and gold badge in 1994.

Cyril Sidney Williams, former coxswain/mechanic of the Walmer lifeboat. Cyril was appointed assistant mechanic of the Walmer lifeboat in 1970 and became second coxswain/mechanic in 1974. He was appointed coxswain/mechanic in 1982, a position he held for some six years.

Mrs Sarah Hamley, honorary treasurer of the Back of The Wight branch since 1991. Sarah has been a member of the branch since 1989.

Colin Stewart, chairman of the Harlow and District branch. He was a member of the committee since 1971 and had been chairman since 1978.

Freddie Bell-Scott MBE, president of the Birmingham branch. Freddie joined the branch in 1957 and was involved with the appeal for the lifeboat, City of Birmingham which was launched in 1970. He was chairman from 1974 to 1978, president 1978to 1988 and was awarded a gold badge in 1980.

June 1996 Mrs Georgina Keen, a vicepresident of the committee of management. Mrs Keen was elected to the committee of management in 1975 and was appointed a vicepresident in 1987. Mrs Keen was a member of the fundraising committee from 1971 to 1992 and the establishment committee from 1979to 1988.

Mrs Barbara Favell, president of the Sennen lifeboat guild since 1976.

George Treasure, founder treasurer of the Loughborough and district branch since 1976. George remained treasurer for 20 years and was awarded the silver badge in 1994.

Cdr John C Mansell RN RTD, life president of Newbury branch until his death. He joined the branch in 1969 and served as box secretary, souvenir secretary, vice chairman and chairman and was awarded the silver badge 1983..