Derek John Benham, who had more than 40 years of experience in the metals industry - mostly in cobalt and nickel - died earlier this month at the age of 65.
Born in Enfield, UK, in 1952, Benham passed away on January 7 after bravely and discreetly fighting prostate cancer for many years. His wife Joan survives him."Derek was a true gentleman and it is a big loss to the metals industry," colleague and friend Colin Strang said.As a child he was a radio ham - he had a large aerial at the bottom of the family...