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Shock as Lifeboat stalwart Roy dies - LEAVE YOUR OWN TRIBUTE HERE

ONE of Whitby lifeboat's most popular and longest serving crewmen has died at the age of 60.

Roy Weatherill was the station's operations manager and had been with the Whitby crew for more than 20 years.

His son Mark also followed him into service with the crew.

Roy passed away in Scarborough Hospital on Sunday.

His funeral will be held at St Hilda's Church in Whitby on Thursday.

If you want to leave a message of condolence for Roy, follow the instructions to register as a user, if you are not already registered, then leave your message at the bottom of the story.


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