1936-2021

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Malcolm was born in South Shields, where he attended secondary school. He began his university life at Newcastle in 1954 and qualified BDS Dunelm in 1959. He then embarked on two years of National Service, mostly spent in Kenya. On his return to England in 1961, he worked for a few years in general practice in Newcastle upon Tyne. In 1965, he bought a practice in Stockton-on-Tees at which he worked successfully until he retired in 1996.

Malcolm was a highly respected member of the dental profession. He was a long-standing member of Cleveland LDC and an active member of the North of England Odontological Society and Newcastle Dental Graduates Association. He was also a regional referee for the Sick Dentist Scheme.

Malcolm was a long-standing member of the BDA. He was a past President of the North Yorkshire, South Durham and Cleveland BDA section and also a past President of the Northern Counties Branch. He was delighted to be awarded Honorary Life membership of the BDA in 1999.

Malcolm led a very active life, being involved in many organisations where he was renowned for his legendary quick wit and wisdom, and was held in high esteem. He was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary Club recognition, having served as Secretary, President and active fundraiser over many years.

Malcolm was married to Meg for 57 years. They have two daughters, Karen (BDS Newcastle, 1987) and Jane (BDS Newcastle, 1991), both of whom worked alongside him in Stockton. He had four grandchildren that he absolutely adored; he was never happier than when he spent time with them all.

He suffered a major stroke in 2018, and after some months in hospital and a nursing home, he was able to be nursed at home and enjoy the garden he loved. He died peacefully in his sleep on 20 February 2021.

He will be long remembered for his wit and totally endearing personality. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Meg Simpson