David Pownall
We are saddened to learn of the death on 8 January of David Pownall, a member since 1975
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This page contains notices announcing the recent deaths of Club members, often with details of their involvement with the Alpine Club and, occasionally, with information about their funeral/memorial arrangements.
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Denis Bertholet
We have recently learned of the death in August 2022 of Denis Bertholet, a member since 1968.
Andrew Wilkinson
We are saddened to have recently learned of the untimely death of Andrew ‘Wilkie’ Wilkinson on 11 September. He was admitted to the Club as a member of the ACG in March 2021.
Bill Roberts
We have recently received the sad news of the death on 17 October of Bill Roberts.
Robert Langford
We are saddened to learn from his son of the death on Sunday of Robert Langford who joined the club in 1960 and was a member of the ACG from 1963.