Denise Evans
Members will be saddened to learn that Denise Evans died on 25 November, peacefully with her family. Denise was President of the Alpine Club in 1986, the only female President in the Club’s history.
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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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Dave Parsons
We have received the sad news that Dave Parsons died on 16 November. He was elected to the club in 1980.
Jonathan Lee
We have recently learned of the death on 8 September of Jonathan Lee. He had been a member of the club since 1988
Audrey Salkeld
The club has received the sad news that Audrey Salkeld died on 11 October. Audrey had been a member since 1978 and was made an Honorary Member in 2022 in recognition of her enormous contribution to mountaineering journalism, literature and film.
David Baldock
We are sad to announce the death on 30 September of David Baldock, a member for almost 50 years who contributed a great deal to the club.