Former Whitby RNLI crew member Ronnie Frampton has passed away aged 91.

“Frammy” as he was known by his friends celebrated his 90th birthday last year. He was on the Lifeboat crew at Whitby from 1951-1975 saving over 84 lives. He has stayed in touch with the present day crew members often reminiscing about his time on the lifeboat.

Station mechanic Richard Dowson said: ‘Frammy will be greatly missed not only by his friends at the station but by the whole community, he was a great character and always a pleasure to be sat with in the Black Horse on a Friday tea time. RIP ord lad.’

The funeral will be held on Thursday 26th September, 12.30, St Hilda’s Church, Whitby.

Key facts about the RNLI

The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives.

Learn more about the RNLI

For more information please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, X, TikTok and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the News Centre.

Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries

Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.