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OBITUARIES WILLIAM MERCER MICHAEL HILSON
GRADE: Fellow GRADE: Fellow
SIMON TROLLOPE AGE: 89 AGE: 78
SECTION: South West
SECTION: Midlands
JAMES HOGG
DAVID PEARCE
GRADE: Chartered
SECTION: Scottish GRADE: Chartered
SECTION: Midlands
19 September 1960 – 18 October 2021 AGE: 86 AGE: 73
JAMES SCRAGG DAVID HIDER
GRADE: Chartered GRADE: Companion
SECTION: Midlands SECTION: South West
AGE: 62 AGE: 86
FREDERICK
GILBERT
GRADE: Chartered
SECTION: Midlands
AGE: 83

news. Simon has been a great supporter
of IGEM’s partnership with Solutions
for the Planet over the years. I will miss
him. Our deepest condolences go to
Simon’s family, friends and all at IGEM.
A true gent.”
IGEM WISHES TO extend its heartfelt many described as “a true gentleman”. Adrian McConnell, Head of CO
and deepest condolences to the family David McLeod, Head of Business Research Trust, said: “I was lucky
and friends of our much loved and Development at ULC Technologies, enough to work with Simon on a
admired colleague, Simon Trollope. said: “On behalf of myself and everyone number of events and conferences
Simon passed away peacefully on at ULC Technologies (past and present) and always enjoyed his company and
Monday 18 October following a battle who knew Simon, our heartfelt sense of humour. My condolences to his
with cancer. We know Simon had many condolences to his family during this family and his colleagues at IGEM.”
friends within the IGEM family and difficult time. Simon will be sadly Cliff Harris, Market Development
the wider industry and that we will all missed and well-remembered by us all.” Manager at Inficon: “On behalf of
mourn his loss. Steve Critchlow, Principal Gas myself and everyone at Inficon we are
Simon joined IGEM in 2013 and Engineer at Health & Safety Executive, extremely saddened to hear this news;
quickly become known for his said: “Simon was a gentleman and a such a wonderful gentleman, a real
sharp intellect, warm presence and great ambassador for IGEM. Deepest honour and pleasure to have known
supportive ear amongst his colleagues. sympathy to his family at this time.” him. Our heartfelt condolences to his
He worked diligently to help grow the Andy Cummings, Senior Principal family at this hugely difficult time.”
institution into the organisation it is Consultant at DNV and IGEM Past Chris Train OBE, Executive and Senior
today, developing its strategy, delivering President, said: “So sad to hear this. Adviser at CT Energy, said: “Saddened
knowledge to its members and creating Simon was a true gent. My thoughts to hear this news. He was lovely to work
a programme of events to be proud of. are with his family and friends and with. My sincerest condolences to all his
Oliver Lancaster, IGEM CEO, said: colleagues at IGEM.” family and friends.”
“Simon was a much loved and respected Kevin Ransom, IGEM Industrial Chris Murray MBE, Chairman at
figure in the energy sector, having forged Affiliate Engagement Manager, said: “A Water Resources South East and IGEM
strong relationships with so many colleague and friend, any who knew him Past President, said: “I am desperately
stakeholders across the gas industry, will know that he was a good man to saddened to hear this news. Simon was
consultants, supply chains, government, have on your team, he is sorely missed.” such fun to work with and helped to
advisors and regulators to name a few. Antony Green, Hydrogen Director at make my year as President so incredibly
“He was always on hand to help National Grid and IGEM Past President, enjoyable. He will be sadly missed.”
his colleagues and share his years of said: “Simon was a stalwart of IGEM and Simon leaves behind a wife Juliette
experience in the industry and his will always be fondly remembered.” and sons James and Jacob. We’re sure
contributions will not be forgotten. The Kristina Parkin, CFO at Royal Air that you would like to join us in offering
IGEM family and his colleagues from Forces Association and former IGEM our deepest condolences to Simon’s
across the wider energy system will all Head of Finance, said: “Such sad news. family and loved ones at this very
miss him dearly.” It was a pleasure to work with Simon. difficult and sad time. Donations in
Following the news of his passing, IGEM’s My thoughts are with his family.” memory of Simon for Myton Hospices
social media accounts were flooded Jen Baughan, CEO of Solutions for the may be sent to: MG Evans & Sons, Long
with heartfelt tributes to Simon, who Planet, said: “I’m so saddened by this Street, Atherstone, CV9 1AX.

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