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Neil Jonathan UTTING

1947-2006

After leaving Framlingham, Neil obtained a B.Sc. in Zoology from the University of London, followed by a Ph.D. at Imperial College in the field of parasitology. In a major change of specialisation, Neil spent the next two decades working with great success in nuclear health and safety with what was then the CEGB. Neil was a passionate supporter of nuclear power and was greatly dismayed by the hype, half-truths and plain untruths published by the media about 'his nukes', taking all possible opportunities to set the record straight.

Early retirement from the CEGB was followed by a short spell in horticulture, but his wealth of technical experience was too valuable to lose, and he soon set up what was to become a highly successful radiation protection consultancy, with clients ranging from one-man businesses, to Government departments and the Armed Forces.

Neil made his entry into Masonry whilst living in Hampshire, and was a past Master of the OF Lodge, believing strongly that the Masonic tradition is a force for good.

Neil underwent a triple heart bypass in 2002 from which he made a complete recovery; sadly, he suffered a major stroke at the end of June 2006 and died five days later.

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