Launch a Memory Anstruther

Douglas Lyall Owen (Grandpa)☆

We lost our dear Grandpa, Douglas Owen, on 15th June 2022 aged 101. He was an absolutely incredible gentleman & an avid fisherman. He was chairman of 2 fishing clubs in Plymouth & often visited Scotland to fish on the River Tay. Grandpa loved the sea & even made his own speedboat, Venus. I have been looking for something meaningful to remember Grandpa by & was delighted to discover I could help fund a new lifeboat & have his name etched on it. He'd be so proud helping to save lives each day. Xxx

Richard Woolley

My gorgeous husband went missing at Stoer Lighthouse near Ullapool 5/9/20, police, search and rescue RNLI searched in vain, he has never been found. Richie, I am broken-hearted without you, I miss you every day, nothing has meaning anymore. Wherever you are my heart is with you. I love you sweetie. Lizzie x

Arthur Tipping

Arthur was in the navy and had great regard for the RNLI . He was a funny, caring, strong till the end, husband, dad and grandad. He tried so hard to stay with us but will be in our hearts forever. ❤️

Allan Murdoch (Dad)

Anstruther was a very special place for my dad, it was almost like second home to him. I have so many amazing happy memories spending time there with my dad. He also always supported the lifeboat. My dad sadly passed away in 2013. I know he will be looking down smiling that he is getting his name on the side of the Anstruther Lifeboat. I cant wait to come up with the family and see the boat launch. R.I.P. Dad... miss you so much <3 xx

Thomas David Jones

Dave was a wonderful husband, dad & Grandad. One of his favourite things was walking the Dorset coast with his beautiful dog Bella. The RNLI meant a lot to Dave so this is a perfect way to remember Him. We miss you every day X

Colin Parry

Colin was the love of my life. He was a wonderful husband, father & grandfather & is sorely missed every single day.

Dr Wilson Robertson

Wilson was a much loved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who passed away on the 21st June 2022. He always gave regularly to RNLI and at his funeral the collection was in aid of the new boat at Anstruther RNLI. He was a very caring local GP and Occupational Physician.

Sybil Anne Vaughan

In memory of our mother. The best moments of her last years were sitting by the beach looking out at the sea. RIP

Colin j Gisby

This is my hero, my Dad who we sadly lost in 2019. Dad was an avid sailor and had sailed around the world since finding his passion whilst we lived in Zambia and Dad began sailing on the lake. Back in UK he had a Fireball racing yacht then worked his way up to owning Quokka and lastly AmbitionII. The RNLI was always very important to my Dad and he supported them up until his death, when I started supporting the RNLI in his stead. Dad I miss you every day ⛵️

David Lawrence Miller

In Memory of My Dad who died at end of 2021, who was a great supporter of Lifeboats over many years, maybe because he liked doing water stuff during the years as a Scout leader, but Couldn't Swim.

Eleanor Adlington

My mum Eleanor never passed a Lifeboat shop without buying something- she admired the women and men who go out in all weathers to save lives so much. We miss her so much but remember her by visiting and buying in the shops ourselves.

Col Moon

Col grew up by the sea in Hartlepool & sadly the sea took his 8 year old son 19 years ago. He was grateful to the lifeboat for bringing his son home so he at least had closure

Eleanor & Donnie Thomson

Donnie came from a seafaring family, but he did not go to sea. He was in the local Coastguard unit in Nairn. Mum collected for the RNLI over her long life. At her funeral the collection, in lieu of flowers, went to the RNLI. They visited the east neuk of Fife with their family, as we have friends and relatives in Anstruther and Pittenweem. They loved the area and would be pleased to know what we have done in their memory. We couldn't afford a whole lifeboat, but this is an ideal way to remember.

Joyce Tomlinson

Mum volunteered for the RNLI for over 40 years. She helped in the shop at Hoylake, took her turn with Dad in Sainsbury’s holding collection boxes and held coffee mornings. She was so proud to receive her Gold Award, as we all were.

Doctor Ewart Murdoch

In memory of a loving husband ,father, grandfather and great grandfather who was also a dedicated Elie GP. He loved fishing , the sea and was awarded certificates with his wife Maureen for many years fundraising for the RNLI.

Our Joan "The Brightest Star in the Sky" our Special Angel

To Our Joan the Brightest Star in the Sky Our Special Angel. Shine your light bright to guide people on the seas home safe to their families. Our hearts will never be whole again a shining star lost its sparkle 20 years ago and the world became a darker place when you fell asleep on the 24th August 2002. You left a legacy of love behind, the love bonds that tie us together can never be broken and will last eternity. Your memory will live on forever in our hearts. Love and miss you everyday xxx

Andrea Mayu Houser-McLean

Beloved wife of Keith and mother of Mimi. Lover of the sea and explorer of life’s depths.

Peter Atherton

My Dad was the best Dad in the whole world. He loved to laugh and enjoy life. He loved walking in the mountains and being by the sea. Many hours of our holidays were spent watching the lifeboats. To know his name will now be on one is so special.

Louisa Ferguson Kirkwood Thorburn

An angel touched our hearts with her love. We miss you so much Mum and not a day passes without our hearts being filled with sorrow. A great Mum, Gran and Great Gran. Forever in our thoughts,

Stan Butcher

Stan came from a familie of Lighthouse keepers and lifeboat men. His Uncle was coxswain of the lifeboat in Sennen Cove. He was very connected to Sennen Cove and we spent many a happy hour there and he always had to see the lifeboat and lave a little something in the donation tin.

Marie Gerry

Mum came from a family of coastguards-her grandfather and great grandfather served in both the Cork and North Berwick areas. Her grandfather, Patrick Hartnett, won a RHS Bravery award in 1876, for rescuing a boy from drowning at Leven. Mum and Dad both loved the sea and lived their final years at Broughty Ferry, overlooking the beach. Dad's name, William Gerry, is on the new Invergordon lifeboat because of his family's connections, for many generations, with the sea too. Both are dearly missed!

Jack Saunders

Jacks name is on 4 memory Lifeboats, so he continues to save others even though he couldn’t save himself. Jack is loved and missed so much, he will always be in our hearts xxx

JOHN EDMUND MERCER

John served with the Royal Navy - loved to travel the world. Missed and loved so much.

Len Perry/ Win Perry

Dad was on Russian convoys during WW11. He died at 96 , shortly after Win his wife of 62 years. Both still missed.

David Giles

Dave enjoyed sailing with his brother on their friend’s motor boat over to France and the Channel Islands and loved swimming in the sea. He donated to the RNLI for many years and left money in his Will to Calshot Life Boat, Hampshire. His ashes were scattered from there and we continue to visit the Station and help with fundraising for them.

Michael Rushbrooke

Michael much loved (Husband) (dad) (Grandad) out of pain but not out of our memory. Not a day goes by you’re not in our thoughts. Can’t wait until we meet again. xxx

James Brian Pierce

Brian was in the Royal Navy (Fleet Air Arm). He loved the British coast and visited many RNLI stations including Anstruther. He would have been celebrating his Diamond wedding anniversary with his wife Ruby this year. It will be nice to think of him going out to sea again.

Philip Richardson

My husband, Philip, loved Scotland and we were planning to go there on holiday this year. He sadly and unexpectedly passed away in February so putting his name on a lifeboat is my way of honouring his memory. He will get to sail the waters of Scotland and help rescue people, something he did in his life by being a foster carer. One day I will hopefully travel to see his name on the Anstruther.

Marilyn Jordan

My wife Marilyn and I started our married life in Crail, where we lived from 1974 to 1976, and where our son was born. We were together for the next forty seven years until her sad and sudden death in 2021. Although we subsequently lived in many places throughout the UK, because of my service in the Royal Navy, we always held a deep affection for the East Neuk and visited whenever we could. It is fitting, therefore, that Marilyn should be remembered in connection with the Anstruther lifeboat.

Patrick Joseph Friel

Dad, In honour of the lives you helped save during WW2 in The Royal Navy, I know you will take great pride in being alongside the Crew with every person they rescue & every life they save. Help keep them all safe Dad. A wonderful memorial for a wonderful Father, Father-in-law and Grandpa. You are missed so very much x x x

Margaret E Bell

Gran always loved to dontate to the RNLI and to have her name on a boat is a perfect way to continue her legacy. Love and miss you always.x.

Kate Eagan

Kate Eagan left us too early, but loved the sea, and horses, her two girls and her bereft Henry. With much love, JB and Sal

Wee Wullie (William) Kirkwood

In memory of my Mothers wee brother who died of pneumonia when he was 3. Lived in The Valley rows in Lumphannins. His grave unmarked because of poverty. My Grandmother kept his doll all her life. This is my way to remember his short life nearly 100 years later

Bob Kirkwood

Uncle Bob was the best uncle ever, he was really good to me, every Christmas bought me the Broons or Our Wullie annual with a ten shillings note inside. Died in his 90’s and I really miss him

My father George Stewart

On my fireplace stands a 4inch lead statue of a lifeboatman which was presented to my father by the RNLI for his fundraising efforts in Portobello as a child in the 1920s.he spent the rest of his life supporting these causes . encouraging his family to follow his example.

John Patrick Slaven

In loving memory of our dear Son, Brother, Uncle John Patrick Slaven. Travelled the world in the Royal Navy passed suddenly aged 60. Gone too soon and sadly missed by all who knew and loved him

Melvyn Henderson

Mel was happiest when gazing out to life on the River Tyne. A joiner at Swan Hunters Shipyards and worked aboard many of England’s most significant ships. 20/5/1938- 15/6/2022

Max ilabaca

Max served in the Chilean navy and later the merchant navy, then he met me and settled on the Wirral Merseyside where we got married in 1981. We raised 4 fine sons but sadly Max passed away in 2017 from mesolthelioma an industrial disease he got from working in the navy. We miss him so much and want to add his name to this vessel to encourage our own hearts that he can be remembered on a boat that will save lives and carry his name on its every journey. We love you Max

Ian Greatbanks

For my brother who always supported the RNLI before he was taken too soon.

Sarah Goode

My Father died when I was only 10, my mother brought me up single handed , she always put me before herself ,I now know how hard it was for her. She had a great love of Scotland she was always reading books about Scotland , and she had a great love of the sea, she never got to see her beloved Scotland so this is the nearest I can do for you Mum . Love and miss you so much Morag Ann Xx

Mary Kirkwood

My Mother was born in Cowdenbeath and was called up during WW2 to work at Lucas in Birmingham where she met my father and they were married just short of 70 years

Robert Scarratt

This boat will carry your name with pride as we do. You are forever in our hearts and missed so much. Aslong as we are alive we will ensure your memory lives on.

My husband

I lost my precious husband 4 years ago , we've always big supporters of the r n l I . I have his name on the invergorden lifeboat as this is so near to where he was from , anstruther is also a place were we visited regular he'd be so proud to be on a shout with the people he really admired , I love and miss him every day xx

Maureen Knott

Mum you loved the RNLI , always supported them tea towels Christmas cards we always paid a visit , St Anne’s was our most visited, be a honour to put your name on you would love it , and you love Scotland xxxx

George L B Burgon

Dad's family had long connection with Berwick on Tweed lifeboats...............at on time in late 1800's crewed entirely by Burgon brothers, cousins etc

Michael ‘Hawkeye’ Morris

My Dad joined the Royal Navy when he was 15. He joined for a Boys' Own Adventure on the high seas It wasn't quite like that (a lot more routine maintenance involved!) but he was a button boy at HMS Ganges, fought at Suez and saw the world. He claimed he could spot ships before the RADAR. We knew this wasn't true but he wasn't called Hawkeye for nothing! My mum gets sick on the Norfolk Broads but he never lost his love for and awe of the sea nor his admiration for the brave RNLI volunteers.

Patrick George Bedingfield

Loved the sea & to travel, gone from our sight but forever in our memories.

Jim Taylor

Jim was a lifelong supporter of the RNLI, he loved being close to the sea. Jim grew up in Fife before making a life in Berkshire and this seems a very fitting tribute to a wonderful father, grandfather & husband. Family trips to Fife always included a fish supper in Anstruther.

Ray Leggetter

Ray died in 2015, aged 69, after battling stage 4 bowel cancer for 9 years. He worked for ICI Paints for 42 years. The kindest, most generous man, who always thought of others before himself. Visiting the Scottish Isles was on our bucket list but we didn’t quite make it and our 2 grandchildren have a Scottish mother, so this is a fitting tribute.

John Flockhart

My father first took me to sell lifeboat flags when I was 2 years old. I am now nearly 70. We would visit any lifeboat station we could and I got my love of the sea and my respect for those who live and work by it, from him. We would visit places like Robin Hoods Bay; Whitby and Staithes and then on the Fylde coast places like Fleetwood. As a geography teacher he would take school field trips to the seaside and visit docks and lifeboat crews. Those were his happiest moments.

Joyce "Joy" Collins

Joy (Mum) was a lifelong supporter of the RNLI, so when we lost her last year, aged 94, all donations from her funeral, on her instructions, went to the RNLI. She wanted her ashes scattered off Southend pier, where she grew up, but she also loved Scotland, where she and Dad regularly holidayed, and indeed went on honeymoon in 1949, so she would've loved to have her name on a lifeboat, helping "Those in peril on the sea".

Colin Mackay

Forever in our thoughts & deeply missed

Betty Hopkins

Mum you were are great supporter of the RNLI and did many years standing out collecting for them. Hope you look after them every time you go out to see. Miss you x

Ian Robert McIntosh

Always remembered x he was a CPO in Royal Navy .

Ivor Charles "Captain"

Dad worked like a captain, played like a pirate. A popular "Face of Dorset". When not out at sea, he would be seen harbour side, doing charity collections for Weymouth RNLI. The amazing work of the RNLI was close to dad's heart. He would be proud that by being part of this new rescue boat, he can continue to support them on each rescue launch. Love and miss you Dad xx.

Joan Muir McLaren

Born in 34 Shore Street, A proud daughter of Cellardyke and keen supporter of the Anster Lifeboat. 1940-2020. Loved and missed every day x

Patricia A Smith

My wife and soul mate. I will cherish our memories forever. Pat Born 19/11/47 We married 26/09/01 Pat Died 03/09/16

Raymond Cheng

Remembering Raymond for his love of the sea and of helping others. Raymond died in a kite surfing accident in 2019 and received assistance from the RNLI. He was a firefighter with a specific water rescue role. Having Raymond's name on the new lifeboat is a very meaningful way to honour his memory and celebrate his strength, resilience, bravery and unflinching readiness to help others. Our children, Rosie and Theo, are proud to have their Dad's name on the new lifeboat.

David Gill

Dave always supported the RNLI and when he passed away suddenly at the age of 46 we scattered his ashes at sea

Derek ‘Del Boy’ Smith

Dad, your love of the sea saw you as Commodore of the boat club for 20yrs. As a life long supporter of the RNLI what more of a fitting tribute can we honour you with, than being out there in name keeping the crew and those at peril safe. Forever in our hearts. Marie, Chris, Natasha and everyone at the boat club.

Malcolm Grant Robinson

I never got to scatter your ashes in Scapa Flow like you asked Dad, hopefully having your name go out to help others from an organisation that was close to your heart compensates.

Rosemarie Joan dring

29/06/2022 In loving memory of a beautiful wife ,loving mum and amazing nanna , we love and miss you every second of everyday , your wings were ready but our hearts was not❤️‍🩹❤💕

Rosemarkie Joan dring

In loving memory of a beautiful wife ,loving mum and amazing nanna , we love and miss you every second of everyday , your wings were ready but our hearts was not❤️‍🩹❤💕

Clifford Broughton

Dad, we miss you every single day. We were so blessed to have the most wonderful dad and grandad walk by our side all these years. This feels such a fitting memorial to you, a lover of nature and the sea and a supporter of our fantastic Forces and emergency services. I know you’d approve and you’d delight in being at sea and helping others. We love you always and forever xxx

Ronald Sumner

In memory of a wonderful father and keen deep sea fisherman. He loved the sea and respected it's power. When I see the boats going out I think of him.

Dorothy Hall

You relived your younger years as soon as you became a Great Grandma! Nothing made you more youthful again than Austin & Freya! You did anything to make them laugh. You were everything to us all. You kept us entertained with your endless energy and funny story's. You’re memory never failed you and you recalled every event better than most! We miss you very much. You have a wonderful life thank you for everything.

Keith Delaney

The most kindest & caring grandad our children could have ever asked for. The best sense of humour, the best smile, nothing was too much when it came to entertaining Austin & Freya who miss you every day. Taken from us so suddenly, your memory will live on in our hearts. We love you Dad. Wish you were still here

Our Nephew Simon Taylorson

Simon loved being aboard his boat sailing around parts of The UK, He was well known at Amble Marina and also moored at Hartlepool and had a short spell down in the Portsmouth area. He had enjoyed cruising around the Isle of Wight very much. We sadly lost Simon to Covid at The young age of 45. We all miss his Happy Go Lucky Attitude and zest for life.

Tom Davies

At just 26 you left this world, you didn't mean to, we all know that. You will forever young and in our hearts 💕

Ron and olive Horn

To my beloved parents who i love dearly always in my thoughts, gone but never forgotten ❤️ xxx

My Dad, Peter Kenneth Sargent

My Dad was happiest on water. He supported the RNLI all his life.

Lady Jean Baldwin

For all the love that you always gave freely.

J0hn Pollock {Pudgie}

For my Dad RN in WW2 always remembered with love Irene xx

Alan Kent

Alan loved sailing and boating in general and had great respect for the RNLI. He would be thrilled to know that his name is on this memory lifeboat.

Peter Brand

In memory of our dear Dad on what would have been his 73rd birthday. Dad was a RNLI crew member in Harwich for over 30 years and we feel it’s so fitting, and have great pride that we can honour him in this way.

Dean Goulding

The kindest, biggest hearted man I have ever had the privilege to know. I miss your beautiful gentle soul every day and I love you for always.

John McCartney

Our Dad, Grampa & Great Grampa (1928-2022) was a life long supporter of RNLI and we wanted to do this to honour this wonderful Man.

Andrew Coy

Andy was 24 when he died of a brain tumour . We went on holiday and visited Anstruther.His last holiday which is now a special memory. Andy loved Scotland and the coast

Alan Steen

This is in memory of my husband. We went to Anstruther on holiday a few times and I have very happy memories of these times, plus Alan loved to be by the sea. This year was Golden Wedding Anniversary and this is my present to him. His name is also on the Invergordon lifeboat.

Brian Robert Shearer

Dad loved the sea and taught me to love and respect it too. He was a life long supporter of the RNLI and would be proud to continue to support the RNLI even after his death and to have his name on one of your rescue boats.

alan fearnley

Miss you dad .Know how you loved your boat at hollingworth lake forever sailing now ❤️

Anne Kathleen Mills

Anne Mills (1907-1999) was a long-term supporter of RNLI, especially the Hastings boat when she lived in that town. We feel sure that she would have been pleased to know that support would be continued in memory of her, and that her name will appear on one of the boats.

Our dad

We miss you so much dad. You would be so proud to have your name on the Anstruther lifeboat.

Jean Fulton

Miss you Mum with every beat of my heart 💔

Michael Batten

My Dad is a cove fisherman from Penberth, Cornwall. Next yr he will be 85 and fishing for over 55 yrs. His 1st boat was clinker built, Caroline. His 2nd boat Carol and David is a 43 yr old Treeve Marine. When I was growing up I went at every opportunity, as I loved fishing too. He absolutely loves fishing, my brother James has been going alongside Dad for a few years learning the ropes. Both Dad/James have been on tv too. I hope you enjoy many more years of fishing. Love you always, Carol xxx

George S. Leishman

Dad loved the sea his whole life. From the royal Navy to the Merchant Navy to the Canadian Auxiliary Coast Guard Search and Rescue, he loved being around boats. He always visited the Lifeboat Station when we were in Anstruther. Miss you Dad.

Bob Blewitt

We visited Anstruther on many occasions and Bob always had to check out the Lifeboat Station. He also was an avid watcher of "Saving Lives at Sea" and had tremendous admiration for RNLI.

Barry Luck

My dad was a lifelong supporter of the RNLI - starting out his sea life working in Margate on lobster pots to the navy and throughout his life a keen sea fisherman.

Dr Donald McL F Drew

Dad was a single handed GP in Bangor Co Down all his working life and due to his love of fishing and the sea, he was asked to go out in the lifeboat if medical help was needed. He will be with you in spirit when you are called out. Keep safe.

Barbara Helen Drew

Barbara had a difficult life fighting illness but had found happiness teaching singing. Unfortunately she could not fight bowel cancer and died shortly after her 60th birthday, on 28th June 2020. Much missed, XO

Dr Leslie Morrish

My dad was the skipper of The Irene, a West Country Trading ketch built in 1907. He owned and sailed her for nearly 60 years. He taught me everything I know about sailing. I miss him.

Stephen (Steve) Nicholas Pugsley

Steve loved the sea it was his life having served for many years in the Merchant Navy. Steve's name on this lifeboat means so much to me as we were married in Scotland and both really loved the beautiful countryside and visited many times. Rest in peace my darling XX

Joaquim Pereira Sacramento Rola

My Dad loved the sea. His ideal holidays were spent swimming, walking on the beach and playing beach football (he loved football !). He was also a man that loved life and that always kept a positive outlook in the face of difficulties. He raised 3 daugthers with my Mum (who also sadly passed away) and worked hard to provide financially for the family. Despite his good spirits and strenght to continue living, he passed away unexpectedly from Covid. We will miss you Dad ! Rest in peace !

William Ross

My Dad was born in Nigg, Rosshire, Scotland right by the sea. The sea was his friend and playmate as a small child but he knew too well of the power of the sea and totally admired the work of RNLI. He brought us up to respect the charity, we buy Christmas cards from the charity and honoroured his memory with dedications. The sea is our friend but we need our amazing RNLI friends to be there when needed.

Billy McAtee

Dad had been thrown into a canal as a child and he had a fear of water after that. Despite this he taught myself and my sister to swim and also helped teach my daughter, his granddaughter. As a mature adult he took swimming lessons in secret. In his later life he suffered a stroke and on our daily visits we would often watch Saving Lives at Sea and although he couldn’t speak, his appreciation of all you do was evident as he still had a great respect of keeping safe near water.

Anthony Andrew Smout

We never got the chance to say our goodbyes when you left this world in March 2022 age 60.you are now at rest. Heaven needed another Angel. It was you that was chosen. I remember the day you were born Mum let me choose your name. The day you left for Australia is a day I’ll never forget, you were 9 my baby brother, I never got the chance to see you grow up. Mum loved all her children and worked hard to make sure we were all ok. You were a cheeky, loveable, and a bright little boy.

Francis Howard Smout

We think of you everyday. You were laid to rest with our mum. You went through a lot when you were a child with your health, but each time you pulled through. You left us at the age of 59. You emigrated to Australia in 1971. You were always there for Mum. When you were little I always tried to protect you.. It was a sad day when we said goodbye to you and the family on your departure to Australia. We never got to say goodbye when heaven gained another Angel. Love you to the moon and back

F.A.B Frank Arthur Blackmore

You loved sea fishing dad, and you wanted your ashes to go in the sea....but it didn't happen....this way dad your all ways be In the sea saving people with them big open arm and that very big heart.

Charlotte Ida Capel Smout

Mum you were 1 in a million. Never got to say our good byes. You went to Australia to have a better life for your children. I stayed behind with Phil, our other 4 siblings went with you. You never got to meet any of your grandchildren. They’re done you proud. You were so young to leave this world (49) We miss you every day. Your great grandchildren know all about you and how you always thought of your children first, how hard you worked to make sure we were all ok. Love you always xx

Robert 'Jigger' Proom

For my Dad, who spent many happy times as a lad in Anstruther with his sister and her husband, Coxswain Jim Jack.