ILLAWARRA pharmacist David Coates has died after a long and distinguished career in community pharmacy and the scouting movement.
Coates became a pharmacist after first training at a seminary to become a Catholic priest, training which those who knew him say formed the basis of his strong principles throughout life.
He was made a life member of the Illawarra Pharmacists' Association in recognition of his work, which included maintaining a detailed register for the association of all pharmacists and dispensary technicians in the region, a voluntary position but one which was invaluable to any pharmacists when looking for new staff.
National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia Trent Twomey said: "David ran his pharmacy at Fairy Meadow as a very personal and independent operation and took pains to speak to his patients and learn about them, and to be their reliable source of help and advice.
"He epitomised the community in community pharmacy, and this was highlighted by his scouting work for which he got an OAM."
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