It is with great sadness that I report the recent death of Tony Logan, a long-serving past Chairman of the London Branch. Tony worked for Winn and Coales (Denso Ltd) for 41 years in various technical positions, before retiring in 1995 as their Quality Assurance Manager.

He enjoyed much encouragement from his company to contribute time and effort in supporting our Institute and the London Branch in particular. This was demonstrated by the attendance at the Technical Evening Meetings by many of his work colleagues, including David Winn OBE. David also agreed to be a guest speaker at one of the Christmas Luncheons.

Tony took over as Branch Chairman from Fred Palmer and served for nine years before handing on to Mike Allen. There were many major and worthwhile developments during this time, including moving the evening meeting venue from a hotel room in
Holborn to the Naval Club, which has proved an ideal home base for many of our activities. The very successful Annual Christmas Luncheon was also launched and now attracts over 150 guests.

In his private life, Tony was very much in tune with nature, enjoying nature walks and was a recognised authority on bird-watching and organic gardening. His personal motto following a visit to Japan was “Moderation in everything” which he would add with a smile that this also including “moderation in moderation” and thus occasional extremes were to be encouraged.

Tony was fully committed to our Institute and will be fondly remembered by all those who knew him. His funeral at the Beckenham Crematorium was well attended.

John T O’Shea,
Past President

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