Doctor who launched vital Buckingham charity and assisted patients for decades dies aged 92
A long-serving doctor, who worked and lived in Aylesbury Vale, has died aged 92.
Dr Christopher Brown passed away peacefully on February 28 after serving the Buckingham community for three decades as a doctor.
Christopher moved to Buckingham in 1962, alongside his wife Margaret who he had recently married. He worked as a GP in the town until 1994 but also played a wider role in protecting healthcare services within the Buckingham community.
He was the founder and first chair of the League of Friends of Buckingham Hospital which was launched in 1967. Upon retiring in 1994, Christopher told local media he was ‘horrified’ at the prospect of the community hospital closing and launched the service to campaign for its future.
It continues to provide equipment and support to the community hospital for items that cannot be covered within the NHS’s budget. Christopher was also integral in strengthening its bond with the local community. “One of my early memories and part of our Christmas tradition was going to the hospital on Christmas day to sing carols and to watch daddy carving their turkey,” his daughter Alex said.
Christopher also mentioned when retiring how he was proud of his status as ‘medical grandfather’ of many Buckingham families. This was in reference to the number of births he delivered within the community during his early days as a doctor.
Christopher also worked as the doctor for Stowe School and continued with locum work in the 90s, after retiring from what is now known as the Swan Practice in Buckingham. Christopher served as a medical officer in the Royal Buckinghamshire Yeomanry and for years completed the wreath-laying service on behalf of the squadron until recent years.
He was born in Southsea and completed his medical training after his mandatory national service period. Christopher graduated from St Thomas Medical School in 1958. He worked in hospitals in London, Stoke Mandeville, and Hereford, as well as GP practices during his 32-year career.
Outside of his medical work Christopher enjoyed playing golf and was a longstanding member of Buckingham Golf Club. He was also a lifelong supporter of Southampton Football Club.
He is survived by Margaret and his three daughters: Cathy, Lizzie, and Alex.