Hugh James Sandison (Sandy) 1930 – 2012

October 25th, 2012 by JCB
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Hugh Sandison was born in Elgin, Scotland. His Father was a Shetlander and a Minister of the Church of Scotland. 

Hugh went to sea at 16 as an apprentice with Donaldsons of Glasgow. After 2nd Mates he sailed with various shipping companies, his last being with Stephenson Clarkes as Master.

In 1970 Hugh became a Trinity House Pilot at Great Yarmouth, serving until 1990 when back trouble caused him to take early retirement.

All sports were a great interest to Hugh. He was an excellent golfer and he also enjoyed bowls, snooker etc. He was also noted for his talent as a ballroom dancer-learned at various Missions to Seamen and consequently he was always in great demand at charity Balls.

He was a member of the local Masonic Lodge, and was very involved with their charitable interests.

At the very well attended funeral Hugh was seen off in a grand manner-a Piper playing Scottish laments.

Hugh married Ann in 1961 and they had a long and happy marriage of 50 years. He will be sorely missed by Ann and his three children Ian, Andrew and Joanne—and his grandchildren Damon, Daniel and Harry.

Alan Osgood (Great Yarmouth, Retd.)