Penryn organ donor posthumously honoured for saving lives

FALMOUTH PACKET | Helen Dale

Wendy Cobb with daughters Christine Mitchell and Donna Cobb

The widow of Penryn man Christopher Cobb whose kidneys were used to help save the lives of others following his death earlier this year, has been presented with an award on his behalf.

Wendy Cobb, of West Street, was accompanied by two of her daughters, Christine Mitchell and Donna Cobb, when she collected the Order of St John Award for Organ Donation. The award, which is run in conjunction with NHS Blood and Transplant, was presented by the Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall, Col Edward Bolitho.

Mr Cobb was 69 when he died quite unexpectedly in March, but had left strict instructions that his organs should be donated. "It is something we both wanted to do," said Mrs Cobb. "I personally think that it is something that should be made law. Continue reading

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