Charles and I first met 34 years ago as newly qualified nurse teachers at the Victoria Infirmary School of Nursing, Glasgow and from first meeting became good friends. His love of nursing, doing the best for his students and injecting some fun into his lessons and work made him a valued colleague, while his love of his family, gardening and thirst for wider general knowledge and innovations ensured we always had lively conversations and plenty to debate. Lots of lovely memories of graduation balls, lunches at McDonalds and sharing an office together at the South College of Nursing and then GCU. Watching with pride as Charles’ career in clinical simulation developed, remembering where it all first started in a four bedded ‘practical room’ at the Victoria Infirmary. You achieved so much Charles and touched so many lives you will not be forgotten. Our plans for walking parts of the West Highland Way and climbing some Munro’s will still go ahead. Know that you will be missed as Raymond and I walk without you physically in our company, we will remember you fondly and with many happy memories as we admire the beautiful Scottish countryside. Rest in peace Charles x
Charles and I first met 34 years ago as newly qualified nurse teachers at the Victoria Infirmary School of Nursing, Glasgow and from first meeting became good friends. His love of nursing, doing the best for his students and injecting some fun into his lessons and work made him a valued colleague, while his love of his family, gardening and thirst for wider general knowledge and innovations ensured we always had lively conversations and plenty to debate. Lots of lovely memories of graduation balls, lunches at McDonalds and sharing an office together at the South College of Nursing and then GCU. Watching with pride as Charles’ career in clinical simulation developed, remembering where it all first started in a four bedded ‘practical room’ at the Victoria Infirmary. You achieved so much Charles and touched so many lives you will not be forgotten. Our plans for walking parts of the West Highland Way and climbing some Munro’s will still go ahead. Know that you will be missed as Raymond and I walk without you physically in our company, we will remember you fondly and with many happy memories as we admire the beautiful Scottish countryside. Rest in peace Charles x
