John Dewing BSc PhD CChem FRSC

John Dewing was a chemist who worked for ICI first, with a catalyst specialty, then in his mid 50's moved to USA to work and set up contacts for further work. He often worked for UMIST, researching and grading theses for doctorates.

He was also a hands on dad, handy with woodwork and probably taught by his father. He passed his skills onto his youngest son as well.  He was a lover of sailing, passing this onto his eldest son.

To his daughter, he passed on kindness, organisational skills, patience and tolerance, which she has used in school, scouts and with guide dog puppies as a puppy raiser.

Karin Snape BEM, eldest daughter