Pete Macauley. Filey
It is with immense sadness that we announce that:
Pete Macauley, our all-weather lifeboat 2nd Mechanic and Navigator, passed away yesterday (Saturday 25th January) following an aggressive illness.
Pete joined the crew in February 1994 serving on both our all-weather and our inshore lifeboats. He took part in quite a number of rescues off the Filey coast. He was a true gentleman and an excellent teacher for the younger crew.
He spent some time coble fishing from Filey before joining HM Coastguard.
Our heartfelt condolences go to his wife Jacqui, Luke, Rachel and Bryony and their families.
"Fair winds and following seas", Pete. We shall really miss you.
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