Colin became a household name to countless members of the dental profession in his role as part-time chairman of the Dental Practice Board for England and Wales, a post he held with distinction for nearly nine years and for which he was recognised with the award of the OBE in 2001. Despite receiving many accolades Colin remained a true gentleman, always courteous, full of boundless energy and enthusiasm, but always retaining an impish sense of humour and fun.

Colin, who died on 7 October 2011 after a short illness, was born in Teignmouth, Devon in 1940 and went to school in Uppingham which was to become his home town for most of his life. A couple of years after qualifying from Guy's Hospital Dental School he joined his father in the well established family practice in Kettering where for the next 30 years he witnessed and embraced fundamental changes in dental practice before retiring from dentistry in 2009.

His sense of vocation was strong and in 1988 he became visiting dentist to HM Prison Gartree and later consultant to the HM Prison Service. Colin's analytical mind and vast experience of life also equipped him to be an invaluable member of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Appeal Panel from 2000.

Politics flowed in his veins and he held various posts in the General Dental Services Committee and the South Mercia Branch of the BDA. He also branched out into local politics and was chairman of Rutland District Council and a member of Rutland County Council, posts to which he brought wise counsel and sound judgement.

Colin was a devoted husband to his wife of 45 years, Sarah, whose appointment as High Sheriff of Rutland brought him great pride as did his children Hamish and Charlotte and his five grandchildren.

Colin will be greatly missed but fondly remembered by all.