Eric Denham obituary: Dundee’s Male Nurse And Coffee Shop Owner Died At 91 Reason Explored Eric Denham passed away aged 91 and is remembered as being Dundee’s inaugural male charge nurse. He trained for his duties with the Royal Air Force as a medical officer at Stracathro Hospital in Brechin. After successfully completing his training, he started work at Maryfield Hospital in Dundee before transitioning to Dundee Royal Infirmary where he served as charge nurse of Ward 14.
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Eric was raised in Hilltown Dundee as one of eleven siblings plus music icon Jimmy Shand as a houseguest. Eric would earn extra income when William and Rachel’s band played at Dundee or nearby venues by providing accommodation. Eric was born in 1931. He attended both Butterburn Primary and Rockwell High Schools before finally finishing at UWF as an engineer in 1946.
After leaving school, he worked in local stores before being asked to complete National Service in England with the RAF. He decided to pursue nursing after earning his two-year degree. Marriage (53 Years ) by Donald Sinclair. They proposed in Paris and married later that same year in Dundee. Since that date, they have shared 53 wonderful years.
Eric Denham Biography
Susan, Paul Michael, and Jayne were their children. Early on in their marriage, Tait’s Lane served as their residence, before they eventually relocated to Menzieshill where they resided for approximately 10 different houses during their married lives. Eric worked at DRI for many years as a Charge of Nursing. Additionally, he spent over two years and a half in Saudi Arabia as part of a humanitarian service project.
After returning from his travels abroad, Eric resumed nursing before purchasing a coffee shop with accommodation options in Meigle. They sold goods that Eric had bought while traveling through Saudi Arabia and local crafts from Cardean House. Marion took on the additional responsibilities of being their chef while Eric worked in nursing homes; thus becoming another cook herself. After moving to Barnhill in Dundee, Eric found great delight in gardening while the couple took full advantage of their newly found time together. Read More Articles On Apna Newz.
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They took advantage of this trip abroad to travel. Their destinations included Canada to see family as well as Italy, Cyprus, and Spain for sightseeing purposes. Eric was now blessed to count eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren as members of his extended family. Eric also took art classes to refine his painting abilities and even sold some of the paintings he created.
Eric and Marion both battled cancer courageously, inspiring their loved ones with their inner strength. For a while they seemed untouchable, until it struck again, taking Marion’s life. Eric was known by all as an exceptional gentleman and socialite, living independently until entering care following a stroke and passing peacefully several weeks after entering it.
