Paul Drummie – 1962 – 2024
Paul Drummie, was an experienced marine engineer covering the south & London. Popular with colleagues and customers, and nothing was too much trouble for him. He worked for many companies during his long career within the industry and at one time he owned his own marine engineering business.
RCR managing director, Stephanie Horton, comments: “We are devastated; his cancer diagnosis came as a shock and his short battle quickly resulted in palliative care at the Douglas Macmillan Hospice, in Stoke-on-Trent, where he sadly passed away, a few months later.
“Paul was an integral part of the southern engineering team – he was well-liked, very easy to get along with and a true professional, looking after our customers as well as having a great talent for engineering. He will be sorely missed by all the team and not easily replaceable.”
Well-known and fondly remembered by many, former colleague and friend Cris Bennett said: “I was shocked and saddened to hear of Paul’s passing. We worked together at Pyford Marina; I worked in sales and Paul was a fantastic engineer with a particular talent in finding what was wrong very quickly and working out the most economical and effective solution to fix the problem.
“Paul made a lot of good friends within the industry as a mobile engineer. I’m very sad that you have passed away mate and I will always remember ‘lefty loosey, righty tighty’ and ‘If it falls off, pick it up and somebody else can use it!’. Rest in peace.”
Steve Hughes from Tingdene Marinas Ltd, who own and run Pyford Marina, also has memories of Paul: “He was with Pyford Marina for quite a few years and worked very well with the team. He will be sadly missed and our condolences go to his friends and family.”
Customer testimonials include:
“We would like to thank Paul D on his excellent work carried out on our boat. He has done an amazing job both times he has worked on it. Very professional and very knowledgeable!! Thank you very much.” Mr & Mrs P, via email.
“Just want to say thank you very much to Paul for getting us out of the Slough Arm. Very calm, reassuring, knowledgeable and professional. Both my wife and I have learned a lot (plus being reassured that we weren’t being wusses in calling on your services!). I know we said thanks at the time, but it deserves saying again. Many thanks.” Mr C via email.
“Paul D was such a huge help with our alternator belt issue – really went above and beyond to outline what was needed to resolve the issue and discuss options. Even went out of his way to make sure the issue was resolved. Really appreciate your support Paul – if I ever need RCR again (which I’m sure I will) I hope you’re on the other end of the call.” Mr & Mrs J, via email.
Engineering & office team comments:
“Paul was an absolute pleasure to work with. He made every task more enjoyable. He had a great personality and will never be forgotten.”
“Paul was always around to help and advise, I will miss him.”
“He was such a laugh and a fountain of knowledge.”
“Lovely guy and great to work with, he will be sadly missed.”
“He made the job so easy, never raising his voice and always calm and capable. A pleasure to work with.”
“He was always happy and smiling, a pleasure to work with.”
“He always went above and beyond, anytime the office called him. He never made you feel like it was a chore, always happy to help. I’ll really miss him.”
Donations to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice can be made at: https://dougiemac.org.uk/donate/
