Tributes to doctor who delivered 7,000 babies

Families across Bristol have plenty of reasons to remember Dr Alan Otlet MBE with gratitude.

For during 40 years at Southmead Health Centre, the popular GP -  who died on August 15 - broke local records by delivering 7,000 babies.

His funeral takes place after the Bank Holiday weekend on September 1 at Westbury Parish Church.

Dr Otlet, 80, from Westbury, was awarded a number of medals for his services to medicine, including the Jubilee medal in 1977 and an MBE in 1991.

Dr Otlet had five children, 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was involved in a number of medical committees, even after his retirement, and was president of the Bristol branch of the British Medical Association between 1990 and 1991. He was awarded a fellowship by the BMA in 1993.

Outside of work the doctor was a committed Christian and was warden of Westbury Parish.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge from 1975 until his death and was a keen gardener and fisherman.

His son David said: "He was a kind, thoughtful and modest man, a doctor who always considered his patients.

"He dedicated his life to serving the community and will be greatly missed by family, friends and colleagues."

If you have memories of Dr Otlet, please visit his Lasting Tribute page and leave your thoughts.