RNLI Troon Lifeboat has paid tribute to a long-serving crew member following his sad passing.
Tom Brown, who died on Monday, October 21, served in operational, shore-based, and fundraising roles over several decades.
He joined the lifeboat crew in the 1970s and went on to serve as first aider, radio and radar operator, navigator, and deputy second coxswain.
Jim Redmond, lifeboat operations manager at Troon RNLI, said: "Everyone connected with Troon RNLI lifeboat station was extremely sad to learn that a stalwart of the station had passed away.
"Tom was a proud crew member, fundraiser and supporter of the RNLI for several decades.
"Whenever he was able, he continued to attend station open days to catch up with the current crew.
"His knowledge of the charity was unsurpassed and his passion boundless.
"We will miss Tom, and our thoughts are with Jenny, his family and his friends at this sad time."
Tom was involved in numerous life-saving missions, including rescues in hurricane-force winds that kept crews at sea for 12 hours.
He also served as deputy launching authority and honorary secretary, and played a key role in securing the Arun-class lifeboat City of Glasgow III for Troon.
As area organiser for south-west Scotland, he led fundraising efforts and organised branches across Glasgow and surrounding areas.
Tom received the Troon Civic Award in 2012 for his dedication to the RNLI and the wider community.
He retired from the lifeboat station in 2017.
His funeral will be held at 12.30pm on Friday, October 30, at St Meddan’s Church in Troon, and the committal will take place at Masonhill Crematorium at 2pm.
Refreshments will be served afterwards in the Portland Suite at the Marine Hotel.
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