Jean P Dixon - Obituary 2009

Chester lost a long standing Member when Jean Dixon passed away in late November 2008.

Jean was by profession a Research Chemist with Shell at Thornton Research Centre, Specialising in Micro Analytical Chemistry. She was a authority on the subject, and had a book published on Micro Analysis.

Jean joined Chester P.S. in about 1975, in 1980 she became Secretary and served in that capacity until 1984, when she became President. Between 1986 and 1990 she was Competition Secretary and followed this as Treasurer 1991 - 1993, a total of thirteen years on the club committee. In recognition of this service Jean was made a Honorary Vice President of the Society in 1997.

Jean's main interests in photography were Still Life and Natural History she also enjoyed Travel Photography, and went on a number of Safari Holidays to Kenya, she also enjoyed a few cruises with her close friend the late Isobel Morton, FRPS.

Mike Reed, ARPS. Hon.Vice President. Chester P.S.