Obituary: Bill Humphries

Stephen Somerville, chairman of The Reuter Society, recalled Humphries as “a fine journalist and a great colleague. He represented our profession, and Reuters, with distinction wherever he worked.”

Maurice Quaintance, former staff manager, remembered Humphries’ staff role “during a critical period in Reuters’ development.

“His gift for advising and helping editorial staff was beyond question,” Quaintance said. “I have nothing but the fondest memories of my association with him and was impressed always by his ability to go quietly about the business of solving problems without fuss. In short, he made a difference.” ■