Below are a collection of member’s obituaries.
Liveryman Peter Frederick Waters 26.02.1946-30.06.2026
We are sad to announce the death of Liveryman Peter Waters aged 80 years. Peter became a Liveryman in 2006. His daughter Vera informed the Livery that it was very sudden, and he passed away peacefully at East Surrey Hospital…Read More Liveryman Peter Frederick Waters 26.02.1946-30.06.2026
David Townsley-Hughes Funeral Service
We are sorry to announce the death of Past Master David Townsley-Hughes on 5 January 2026. He was Master in 1992-3 and was also known by his patronymic heraldic name, Dafydd ap Maredudd. His gift to the Livery was the…
Past Master Ken Sanders RIP
It is with the greatest sadness that we learned of the death of Past Master Ken Sanders BSc, DSc, CCMI following his valiant battle with Motor Neurone Disease.
Death of Honorary Liveryman Prof David Rhind
We regret to announce the death of Honorary Liveryman Prof David Rhind. David became an Honorary member in 2007 shortly before retiring from City University where he served as Vice-Chancellor for nine years, from 1998. A pioneer in the field…
Obituary – Liveryman Barrie Lloyd Reece 25/5/1938 to 6/7/2024
Barrie was born in 1938, at Cardiff General Hospital, where he was the first child, ever born there, by Caesarean.
Liveryman Michael Stanley Rocky C.Eng MIEE Obituary
Mike as he liked to be known, joined the Livery in 1970 after a career in the UK Atomic Energy Authority. He later joined the Central Electricity Generation Board and Nuclear Energy plc retiring in 1992. He joined the Livery…
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Past Master Prof Ray Hills obituary
Professor Raymond (Ray) Hills passed away peacefully in his sleep on the 17th May 2023 following a short illness. He was a Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers.
Patrick Graham Lowe Obituary
The Company is saddened to hear of the death of Liveryman Patrick Graham Lowe, who passed away aged 90 following a short illness. Patrick was a well-known, active member of the charitable community and served the ECA both locally and…
Past Master David Anthony Wallis 1932-2022 Obituary
David was Master in 1995 having become a Liveryman in 1977. He died on 7 August 2022.
Funeral Notice for Liveryman Stuart Pollitt
The Company regrets to announce the death of Liveryman and Steward Stuart Pollitt on 5 October 2021. For funeral details and the chance to share memories please go here.