Former general practitioner Heacham, Norfolk (b 1929; q The London Hospital 1951; CVO, DObst RCOG, FRCGP), died from a ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm on 23 February 2004.
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After serving as a naval officer Hugh joined a rural Norfolk practice, where he was senior partner for most of his 33 years in practice. He was appointed apothecary to the royal household at Sandringham, a post he held for 23 years. He was deeply involved in medical education and helped start the local vocational training scheme. An early member of the Royal College of General Practitioners, he became provost of the East Anglian faculty. His interest in palliative care culminated in his founding the local hospice in 1984. He served as church warden and became a bishop's selector, helping to select candidates to enter the ministry. He leaves his second wife, Valerie; four children; and six grandchildren.
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