Patsy hired me as a rookie researcher back in 1982 and took me on a world-wind tour of planning theory and practice as our team examined the nuances of planning intervention in the depths of the West Midlands and Greater Manchester. Paul McNamara and myself dubbed her ‘Hurricane Healey’ to pay tribute to the …

Sandy was one of the first people I met when I joined Worley in 2021. I remember his friendly smile, his warmth and his sincerity. Always positive and with a can-do attitude that had a similarly galvanising effect on those who worked with him. I’ll remember that gentle Scottish tone in his voice and …

My deepest condolences to Emma, Isla, Archie and the wider family.  I have had the great fortune of knowing Duncan since i joined SCOR 15 years ago.  His positive character, smiles and laughter were contagious which were a great boost to those around him.  I could not have asked for a more supportive, collobrative, …

Dear Ed, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences, and know you and your family are in my thoughts. Sending you strength and love. Sebastian …

Dunc, you are an absolute Legend. You were the first person I met on joining SCOR, sitting opposite you in 2012. You were kind, helpful, fun, caring and very much welcomed me into SCOR, even though we were on different teams. I loved your fun at the social events. Falling out of a white-water …

I find words hard to find for moments like this.  I have sadly lost a dear friend. Simon was my friend, my colleague, and my mentor in our shared world of bycatch. More to, science has lost an outstanding brain. You would never say so but we in your bycatch family have a huge …

My sincerest condolences to Emma, Isla and Archie, and the wider family on the loss of Duncan. Duncan was, I’m pretty sure, unique in the history of the SCOR UK team, excelling in leading roles in both client management and corporate actuarial. This speaks volumes for his wide actuarial knowledge, adaptability and willingness to …

What a great academic colleague Simon was- someone who was welcoming and encouraging. I enjoyed our chats. He struck me as a thinker who understood issues fundamentally and in their broadest context, which was why he was an engaging conversation partner to someone such as myself with an interest in marine policy. I am …

Dear Ed, my deepest condolences for you and your family. I can’t imagine the pain you are feeling. Please know that you are not alone. My thoughts are with you all. Sincerely. …

What dreadfully sad news. It says something that I haven’t worked with Duncan for nearly 25 years, but am still affected. Back then he was the same as the more recent recollections indicate. Good fun, kind, capable and modest. I still recall the time I was supposed to pick Duncan up one morning, just …

My deepest condolences to the whole family. Duncan was a great colleague, but most importantly he was such a friendly and warm person at work and outside work. Duncan often chatted to me and my husband about growing up in Sevenoaks (where we now live), about his Scottish origins (that he shares with my …

Simon was always a great person to talk with on science and bigger things in life. He was the internal advisor on my PhD at SMRU and as an introduction to him, I enjoyed how straight forward and pragmatic he was. His approach helped guide me in my career towards more applied and practical …