Obituary: John Clenton

Optometrist John Clenton, who had practices in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, has died at the age of 81.

Born in Walsall, his career in optics spanned over 60 years, beginning in a glazing factory while he studied optometry at Aston University in the evenings. Clenton built up several practices after taking a partnership in Mansfield in the 1950s. He was described as a pioneer of contact lenses – often trying out new designs and materials himself.

Earlier this year he lost his wife of 58 years. He leaves behind his practitioner daughter Karen Wheatley, granddaughters and great-grandchildren.