Former general practitioner Nairn (b 1933; q Aberdeen 1956; FRCGP), died from prostate cancer on 8 January 2005.
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Following house jobs in Aberdeen national service with the Royal Army Medical Corps took him to Cyprus during a time of great conflict. He returned to his home town of Nairn to join his father in general practice. In 1966 he joined a pioneering group practice in modern purpose-built premises, becoming senior partner from 1980 until his retirement in 1993. He served as a trainer for many years and was a dynamic member of the North of Scotland faculty of the Royal College of General Practitioners, serving as its first honorary secretary, later as chairman, then provost. He leaves a wife, Joy; three children; and six grandchildren.
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