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Births and Deaths - October 2018

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BIRTH

Claire Ardan (Willis Towers Watson) and Greg Ardan (Hymans Robertson) are delighted to announce the birth of their son Luke Alexander Ardan. Born weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce on 8 August 2018 - 8/8/18, a very pleasing set of figures for a couple of actuaries!


DEATHS

It is with great regret that we announce the death of the following members.  We offer our condolences to their families and colleagues.

Mr John Ian Button. Based in the UK, gained fellowship in 1977. Died aged 72.

Dr Colin Joseph O'Hare. Based in Australia, gained fellowship in 2012. Died aged 43.

Lord Stewart Ross Sutherland of Houndwood. Received honorary fellowship in 2004. Died aged 76.

Mr Anthony John van Ryneveld. Based in South Africa, gained fellowship in 1956. Died aged 92.

Mr Yashpal Suri. Based in the UK, gained fellowship in 1989. Died aged 75.

This article appeared in our October 2018 issue of The Actuary .
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