Jim Townsley obituary

My father, Jim Townsley, who has died aged 85, was a gentle, generous and thoughtful man who spent his working life as an industrial chemist. In retirement, his aptitude for listening, understanding and supporting the emotional needs of others found expression through voluntary work as a trained counsellor.Born in Ilford, east London, to Jim Sr, a post office worker, and Gertrude (nee Knight), a housewife, Jim had a younger sister, Gill; she died in 2016. His earliest memories were of sheltering under the stairs, which were supposed to be the safest part of the house, whilst the Luftwaffe tried to hit the nearby Plessey electronics factory.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - October 3, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Ruth Townsley Tags: Chemistry Photography Technology Mental health Volunteering Society People in science Source Type: news