A FAMILY GP who served the community for almost five decades has died aged 87.
Dr. John Hector Scotson, MB ChB, MRCS, was a prominent figure in Timperley, having worked as a family doctor from 1956-2001.
He died at St. Ann's Hospice on December 1, aged 87 years.
Dr Hector worked as House Surgeon, House Physician and a General Practitioner at the Park Road Practice in Timperley for 35 years.
His interests were reading, fell walking, photography, presentations on the Shroud, and ethics in relation to medicine.
He served as chairman on the Charles O'Neill Medical Club and Probus.
He was well known and respected amongst the local community, and has been described as a “kind, caring family doctor”.
He was the beloved husband of the late Sheila, and will be greatly missed by his four children, Anne, Peter, Jane and Richard, 11 grandchildren, four great grandchildren, family and friends.
The funeral service will be held at St.Vincent's Catholic Church, Altrincham, on Friday December 9 at 12.15pm. No flowers, donations if desired to be split between St. Vincent's Church, Altrincham and Aid To The Church In Need.
To be sent to Albert Slack Funeral Directors, 84 S Oak Ln, Wilmslow SK9 6AT or call 01625 525063.
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