War veteran and businessman;

Born: July 29, 1920; Died: May 18, 2012.

Tom Neill, who has died aged 91, commanded motor torpedo boats during the Second World War when he earned the respect of naval colleagues for his courage and quick thinking under pressure and for his consideration and concern for others. Following the conflict he went on to join the well-established family jam-making firm.

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