Obituary for Michael Rushforth

News of the death of Michael Rushforth has been greeted with sadness by his many friends who include the members of Lyme Gig Club. Michael worked resolutely to establish the Lyme Regis Club and forged close links with HMS Conway and its Association, whose seafaring traditions the Club works to uphold. To the last Michael lived life to the full and will be remembered for his energy,intelligence,experience and his lasting love of the sea.
Michael was born in 1938,educated at Bentham Grammar School and HMS Conway. After a spell in the Merchant Navy with the Blue Funnel Line he left the sea to help care for his parents who were suffering from poor health. Michael's career thereafter was in agriculture,specialising in animal nutrition sales and advice. On retirement he was living in St Mawes,Cornwall and moved to Lyme Regis in January ,2007.
Michael leaves his wife Angela, children Sue and Tom , and grandchildren Gemma and Jake who miss him greatly.
A family service for Michael will be held at the Parish church of St Michael the Archangel in Lyme Regis on October at 2.30 pm. followed by a gathering for family and friends at the Pilot Boat inn.
Marcus Dixon Chairman Lyme Regis Gig Club.Tel 01297445021 e-mail:marcus@lrdt.co.uk

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