Roger began collecting records in 1962 whilst still at school; the following year saw him attend his first Prom concert. A move from London to Kent shortly afterwards made London concerts less easy to attend, and it was not long before he joined the Maidstone RMS (as it was then known). His delight in that organisation led him to form a society in Tenterden.

Back in London in the 1980s Roger was able to enjoy the concert scene and to expand his love and appreciation of music. His interests were very wide, taking in music from Scandinavian countries as well as from the Czech lands (he was a member of the Dvorák Society) and Hungary.

In recent years he lived in the West Country, becoming a member of Bath RMS and of Bradford on Avon RMS. Sadly the Bath society closed recently but not before Roger had played a major part in arranging for it to host the FRMS AGM. He was also one of the driving forces in the formation of the FRMS West Region; the regional group's future is uncertain but at least one more event is planned - as a tribute to Roger.

As a member of the FRMS Committee Roger was very keen to promote the Federation and succeeded in establishing links with a number of other organisations such as "composer societies". He was also Vice-Chairman, standing in ably for the late Colin Dancer on a number of occasions.

Outside of music he had a great interest in railways, an interest shared with one of our Vice-Presidents and our acting Chairman.

His death is a great loss to the FRMS, particularly so soon after the loss of Colin Dancer and Lyndon Jenkins.

We extend our sympathy to his wife, June, and members of his family.