It is with great sadness that we report the death of Pamela Weston on September 9th 2009 at the age of 88. Clarinet performer, researcher and historian, her books have become standard works for both young players, clarinet teachers and academics. Over the past 18 years she has been suffering from M.E. and she finally took her own life at the Dignitas Clinic in Switzerland. Her final thoughts can be read on http://www.timesonline.co.uk:80/tol/news/uk/article6841291.ece