Terence James Chalcraft JP

Terry Chalcraft died on 4 April after a long illness.

He had been a Liveryman of our Company since 1981. From 1999 - 2006 he had been a member of the Court of Assistants and he was Chairman of the First Charitable Trust from 2000 - 2002 and for the first six months of 2003.

His early training as a civil engineer was interrupted by two years’ national service in the Royal Air Force. After qualifying he became involved with major projects in many parts of the world, notably in Romania where he oversaw a very major project for the oil industry which was completed on time and within budget,

In his retirement he had many interests, including arbitration. He became a magistrate, a Wandsman (Steward) of St Paul’s Cathedral and a Liveryman of the Painter Stainers' Company. He was devoted to his family and his garden.

He is survived by his wife Audrey and his two sons, who will miss him greatly. He bore his final illness with great courage and a very positive attitude. He will be sorely missed by many friends within our Company and from the many activities in which he was involved.

His funeral was held at Amersham on 17 April, The Company was represented by the Master, Wardens, Clerk, Almoner and Liveryman Barry Rose.