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Open-access content Wednesday 8th May 2019 — updated 5.50pm, Wednesday 29th April 2020

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

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Ms Ronalyn Pritchard. Based in the UK, gained Fellowship in 1993. Died aged 53.

Mr A V Kesavan. Based in India, became an Associate in 1958. Died aged 94.

Mr George Bannerman. Based in the UK, gained Fellowship in 1959. Died aged 87.

Mr John F Buchanan. Based in Scotland, gained Fellowship in 1975. Died aged 69.

This article appeared in our May 2019 issue of The Actuary .
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