Honour for Penlee lifeboat stalwart

The ceremony to honour Roy Pasco was held at Trengwainton on Thursday, March 19 in the presence of family and friends.

Roy Pascoe’s outstanding personal dedication to the Penlee RNLI crew and station was described as standing out as "particularly compassionate and selfless".

He has served the lifeboat station for the last 33 years in many capacities, not least as a crewman for 23 years. Through his "gentle, determined and utterly selfless manner, Roy has been for many years a pillar of strength within the small Penlee community" this was especially vital following the tragic Penlee Lifeboat disaster.

Mrs Ruth Simpson was also awarded an MBE for services to the communities in Newlyn and Penzance,  and Alan Lemin was awarded a BEM for services to Further and Higher Education and to the community in Cornwall 

A former Mayor of Penzance, Ruth Simpson has faithfully served the communities of Newlyn and Penzance for over 54 years being a stalwart of her community. The length and breadth of her involvement in local organisations is tremendous and through her work she has helped to raise pride and awareness of her local area.

As Head of Student recruitment at Plymouth College of Art, Alan Lewin has forged partnerships with schools, colleges and universities to actively promote equality and diversity, widen participation, and encourage individuals that their dreams can come true. His contribution to arts education and dedication to fairness and equality has helped innumerable students achieve much more than they ever thought possible.

Colonel Edward Bolitho, the Lord Lieutenant said: “Honours are not easily won but awarded to those who have, by their selfless dedication, made a significant impact on their communities. I was delighted to present Ruth, Alan and Roy with their medals, not least to recognise their extraordinarily dedicated work on behalf of others.”