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Farewell to The Lizard RNLI President

Lifeboats News Release

It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of our President Dr Geoffrey Wood.

RNLI/ The Lizard Archive

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Dr Wood was in general practice in Mullion for a period of around 40 years and during this time took up the role of Honorary Medical Advisor for The Lizard and Cadgwith lifeboat stations. Remaining just as The Lizard Lifeboat medical advisor when the Cadgwith station closed in 1963. Dr Wood was later awarded by the institution the honour of Life President.

With his dedication to The Lizard and Cadgwith lifeboats over the last 70 years and for his contribution in both first aid training and occupational health Dr Wood is to be commended by us all for his incredible commitment to the RNLI and The Lizard RNLI Lifeboat Station over so many years.

During his affiliation with The Lizard Lifeboat Station Dr Wood had been associated with Coxswains Bunny Legge, Peter ‘Pan’ Mitchell, Philip Burgess, Andrew Putt, Russ Craig, Dan Atkinson and most recently Phil Woodcock.

Our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Dr Wood. Our station flag is currently flying at half-mast.

RNLI/Geoff Squibb

Dr Geoffrey Wood
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Lyndsay Bray
Lifeboat Press Officer, The Lizard Lifeboat Station

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