Courier Obituaries

Dundee Scouting leader Syd Galbraith

Mon, 07 May 2012 14:50:00 +0100

Syd Galbraith, a leading figure in the Scout movement in Dundee, has died at the age of 87.

Piping champion Donald MacPherson

Wed, 02 May 2012 15:48:00 +0100

A piper dubbed ''a living legend'' during his remarkable career has died at the age of 89.

Former architect and Howe of Fife Rugby Club president Ian Webster Stewart

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:29:00 +0100

The former president of Howe of Fife Rugby Club and Fife architect Ian Webster Stewart has died. He was 84.

Former Dundee publican Jimmy Brownlee

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:58:00 +0100

Jimmy Brownlee, former owner of The Planet bar in Lochee, Dundee, has died. He was 51.

Cupar businesswoman Margaret Smith

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:24:00 +0100

Businesswoman Margaret Smith — the mother of Singing Kettle star Artie Trezise — has died at the age of 89.

Former sports journalist Brian Wann

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:51:00 +0100

Former DC Thomson sports journalist Brian Wann has died at the age of 78, just six weeks after being diagnosed with cancer.

Former Arbroath fisherman Alex Spink

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:27:00 +0100

Alex Spink, the well-known Arbroath fisherman, has died suddenly after a stroke. He was 80.

Horse breeder and journalist Dorothy Dawson

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:45:00 +0100

One of the best known figures in Scottish equestrian circles has died at the age of 76.

Wartime intelligence officer Robert Saunders

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:22:00 +0100

One of the victims of the flu outbreak at Orchar Nursing Home in Broughty Ferry was a former British wartime intelligence officer who dealt with Hitler's deputy Rudolph Hess in Spandau Prison.

Former Scout leader and keen photographer John Stewart

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 09:20:00 +0100

Former Dundee High School maths teacher Isobel Anderson

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:02:00 +0100

Miss Isobel Anderson, a long-serving mathematics teacher at Dundee High School, has died at the age of 87.

Former Dundee United winger Willie McDonald

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:02:00 +0100

Former Dundee United footballer William (Willie) McDonald, who also spent more than 35 years in junior football in Dundee, has died.

Former Newport provost Randolph Webster

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Former Newport provost Randolph Webster has died, aged 87.

Sir James Cayzer, fifth Baronet of Gartmore

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:45:00 +0000

Sir James Cayzer, the fifth Baronet of Gartmore and a generous supporter of many charitable causes, has died at his home in Kinpurnie Castle north of Dundee. He was 81.

Monifieth golf professional Ian McLeod

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:39:00 +0000

Monifieth golf professional Ian McLeod, a figure respected in the game throughout Scotland, has died at the age of 66.

'The only one for me' — death of David Davidson ends Scotland's longest marriage

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:52:00 +0000

A Dundee man who was one half of what is thought to have been Scotland's longest marriage has died at the age of 96.

Former Dundee junior football player and coach Harry Logan

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:35:00 +0000

Former Tayside footballer Harry Logan, who played for several junior and senior teams across the region, has died.

Former Arbroath fish merchant Morris Scott

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:56:00 +0000

Retired fish merchant Morris Scott died peacefully in Little Cairnie Hospital, Arbroath, on Friday. He was 77.

Former Angus minister the Rev Pauline Thomson

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:06:00 +0000

A former Angus minister has died at the age of 51.

Scottish actor Nicol Williamson

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:39:00 +0000

Dundee Rep has paid tribute to distinguished actor Nicol Williamson, whose death at the age of 75 was announced this week.

Former parliamentary candidate Kathleen Smith

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:52:00 +0000

A former parliamentary candidate for West Perthshire has died at the age of 89.

Perthshire farmer Richmond McWilliam Haig Haddow

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:20:00 +0000

Well-known Perthshire farmer Richmond McWilliam Haig Haddow has died, aged 85.

Dundee Sikh temple general secretary Gurbachan Singh

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:46:00 +0000

The general secretary of the Sikh temple in Dundee, Gurbachan Singh, has died at the age of 73.

Perthshire businessman Jim Adamson

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:05:00 +0000

One of Perth's foremost businessmen has died after suffering a heart attack while on holiday in Spain.

Dundee social work pioneer Jean Winchester

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:32:00 +0000

A pioneering Dundee social worker has died at the age of 87.

Former Lochee Community Council chairman Jim McLean

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:57:00 +0000

Jim McLean, a former Lochee Community Council chairman and a well-known figure in the area, has died after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Forfar businessman Allan Sturrock

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:37:00 +0000

Forfar businessman Allan Sturrock has died aged 59, after a short illness.

Former Angus hotelier Elizabeth Yeaman

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:23:00 +0000

A former Angus hotelier and community figure has died peacefully at the age of 87.

Chess club founder Jim Chalmers

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:53:00 +0000

Jim Chalmers, a prominent figure in chess circles across Tayside and Fife and founder member of Dundee & Victoria Chess Club, has died at the age of 78.

Cancer research supporter Jean Stefani

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:29:00 +0000

Prominent Tayside health charity benefactor Jean Stefani has died, aged 85.

Master mariner Captain Hamish Robertson

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:37:00 +0000

Captain Hamish Robertson, former development manager of the Frigate Unicorn, has died at the age of 78.

Former DC Thomson magazines chief Gordon Small

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:40:00 +0000

Gordon Small, former managing editor of women's and teenage magazines with DC Thomson, has died at the age of 78.

Former primary school teacher Margaret Devine

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:56:00 +0000

Margaret Laing Devine, a former primary school teacher in Dundee and Angus, has died suddenly at her home in Broughty Ferry.

Coachbuilder and charity supporter Derek Keillor

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:40:00 +0000

Prominent Dundee and Angus coachbuilder Derek Keillor, whose mobile libraries served communities throughout Britain and Ireland, and whose Dundee Mercy Bus brought aid to thousands of tsunami victims in Sri Lanka, has died suddenly at home at the age of 63.

Arbroath community stalwart David Nicoll

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:41:00 +0000

David Nicoll, a Bevin Boy who was a leading figure in the Arbroath community, has died at the age of 86 following a short illness.

Former consultant physician Dr Matthew Wilkinson

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:13:00 +0000

Dr Matthew Wilkinson, a prominent physician, has died at home after a long illness, aged 85.

Broughty Ferry lifeboat supporter Calum Begg

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:33:00 +0000

One of the driving forces behind the Broughty Ferry Lifeboat 2000 Appeal that raised £1.5 million has died.

D-Day veteran and Normandy Bar recipient Captain Tony Turnbull

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:16:00 +0000

An Angus veteran who was the last surviving officer of the 76th (Highland) Field Regiment that took part in the D-Day landings has died aged 93.

'He ate like a king!' — fond memories of Queen's postman Ralph Lindsay

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:15:00 +0000

As one of the Royal Mail's top postmen, Ralph Lindsay spent 16 years hand-delivering mail to the monarch.

Wig Bank founder Agnes Lennox

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:53:00 +0000

The driving force behind Scotland's first wig bank for cancer sufferers has died after losing her own battle with the disease.

Businessman and keen golfer Doug Tully

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:55:00 +0000

Douglas (Doug) Tully, the deputy chairman of the club committee at the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, has died suddenly after a heart attack at his home in Broughty Ferry.

Former Arbroath publican Colin Macnab

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:39:00 +0000

An Angus publican whose family ran a local bar for around half a century has died aged 72.

Dundee centenarian Ruby Anderson

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:13:00 +0100

A former Dundee woman who attributed her long life to a love of milk has died at the age of 103.

Former schools inspector Robert Johnston

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:23:00 +0100

A former chief inspector of schools the North of Scotland, Robert Stark Johnston, has died aged 87.

Dundee cartographer James Roy Mitchell

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:12:00 +0100

The creator of Dundee's first coloured street map has died at the age of 72 years.

Former Fife architect Bill McAra

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:52:00 +0100

Retired architect Bill McAra has died after a short illness.

White Heather Club musician Ian Powrie

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:58:00 +0100

Musician Ian Powrie has died at the age of 88.

Former head of traffic policing Chief Inspector William Brown

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:28:00 +0100

The former head of traffic policing in Tayside Police central division, Chief Inspector William Brown, has died aged 77 after a long illness.

Former Morgan Academy teacher John Vigrow

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:06:00 +0100

Former Morgan Academy teacher John Vigrow has died during a holiday in Kent.

Former art teacher and organist George Mottashaw

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:15:00 +0100

Former Dundee art teacher George Mottashaw has died aged 83.

Canon Ian Mullen

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:31:00 +0100

Canon Ian Mullen, a retired priest of the Diocese of Dunkeld, has died at his home in Dundee at the age of 57.

Lochee GP Dr Kenneth Hogg

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:15:00 +0100

Long-serving Lochee GP Dr Kenneth Hogg has died at the age of 80.

Canon John (Jock) Connolly

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 07:46:00 +0100

Canon John Connolly, who was a priest in the Diocese of Dunkeld for almost 60 years, has died at the age of 87.

Motoring enthusiast George Topp

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:27:00 +0100

The last surviving founding member of Stonehaven & District Motor Club, George Topp, has died aged 89.

Sports shop chain owner David Low

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:07:00 +0100

David Low, who ran the chain of sports shops that bore his name, has died at the age of 88.

Ronald Jackson — the driving instructor who inspired a storyline in The Broons

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:09:00 +0100

A Dundee man who spent decades teaching thousands of residents how to drive has died at the age of 84.

Former Michelin chief executive and director Thomas Ferguson

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:18:00 +0100

A former Michelin chief executive and director — the first manager of its Dundee site — has died, aged 86.

Teacher, music tutor and community stalwart Anna Murdoch

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:23:00 +0100

A dedicated teacher who brought education to deprived communities across the world has died aged 87.

Dundee man tells of loss and pride after cancer claims wife

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:52:00 +0100

A heartbroken Dundee man has spoken of his devastation after losing his wife to breast cancer.

Animal charity founder Isabel Arthur

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:57:00 +0100

One of the founders of a Dundee and Angus animal charity has died following a long illness.

Charity worker Margaret Dick BEM

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:47:00 +0100

Dedicated charity worker Margaret Dick, who was awarded the British Empire Medal, has died aged 91.

Norwegian submariner Herman Eilertsen

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:30:00 +0100

A Norwegian submariner who was based in Dundee during the Second World War has died.

Ninewells Hospital manager Brian MacGowan

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:46:00 +0100

Brian MacGowan, the clinical records manager at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, has died at the age of 57.

Commando writer Norman Adams

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:06:00 +0100

Journalist Norman Adams has died, aged 74.

Former Dundee United and Wolverhampton Wanderers player Frank Munro

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:47:00 +0100

Former Dundee United and Scotland footballer Frank "Frannie" Munro has died at the age of 63.

Major Roddy Young

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 16:42:00 +0100

Major Roddy Young, a well-respected member of the Perth community, has died aged 72.

Terrorism expert Professor Paul Wilkinson

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 09:40:00 +0100

A Fife lecturer widely known as a world authority in international relations and a leading expert in terrorism and political violence has died.

Former head teacher Norman Macleod

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:10:00 +0100

Former Dundee head teacher Norman Macleod has passed away at the age of 91.

Former police inspector, Norman Joss

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:02:00 +0100

Former Tayside police crime prevention officer Inspector Norman Joss has died at the age of 63.

'Kirkcaldy man through and through' Brian Lindsay

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:31:00 +0100

The funeral takes place on July 26 of well-loved Kirkcaldy man and long-serving employee of DC Thomson Brian Lindsay, who has died suddenly at the age of 47.

Ninewells Hospital pharmacist Linda Milne

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:20:00 +0100

The family are mourning the death of a 29-year-old woman from cancer less than a year after she was married.

Dundee artist James Howie

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:49:00 +0100

James Howie, a Dundee artist with an international reputation, has died at the age of 79.

Master baker David Goodfellow — an appreciation

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:32:00 +0100

David Goodfellow, who died at home in Broughty Ferry on July 15, was a man whose passion for food and for history, sense of duty and easy, unassuming way with people helped nurture the family bakery business of Goodfellow and Steven and the many causes and charities he supported throughout his long life.

Pioneering plastic surgeon John Kirk

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:49:00 +0100

Tributes have been paid to retired consultant plastic surgeon John Kirk, who played a pivotal role in the development of plastic surgery services in Tayside.

Sportswoman and Forfar activist Pat Bell

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 16:48:00 +0100

A Forfar woman who contributed in many ways to the town through her love of sport, music and charitable work has died peacefully at Ninewells Hospital, aged 85.

Angus centenarian Minnie Leslie

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:12:00 +0100

A woman who was at the centre of a small Angus farming community for decades has died, aged 101.

'The poppy man' of Dunfermline, Alan Tyson

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:04:00 +0100

Tributes have been paid to "a true gentleman" and much loved member of the British Legion family in Dunfermline.

Lifelong golfer and former Shell director Bill Wood

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:53:00 +0100

An East Neuk man who collapsed on the golf course died doing what he loved, his wife has said.

Former housing director George Smith

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:56:00 +0100

George Smith, who was director of housing in Dundee between 1973 and 1986, has died at the age of 88.

Dundee centenarian Mary Ann (Nan) Hannah

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:12:00 +0100

One of Dundee's oldest residents has died at the age of 104.

North Sea oil and gas chaplain the Rev Andrew Wylie

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:12:00 +0100

A memorial service for the churchman who steered the North Sea oil and gas industry through its darkest times will be held in St Andrews on Thursday.

Shock at sudden death of Broughty Ferry doctor and musician Mary Veitch

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:33:00 +0100

A respected Angus GP and musician has died just hours after performing on stage.

Care for the disabled campaigner Linda Milne

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:50:00 +0100

An Angus woman whose case prompted her family to lobby the Scottish Parliament for better care for young physically disabled people has died at the age of 41.

Jute businessman James Merry

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 13:49:00 +0100

A prominent figure in the Dundee jute industry has died after a short illness.

'Mr Union Street' Michael Barile

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 12:02:00 +0100

A Dundee restaurateur who became known as "Mr Union Street" because of his involvement in a host of businesses in the city centre thoroughfare has died at the age of 81.

RAF warrant officer Alexander (Alec) Maule

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:32:00 +0100

A Cupar man honoured by the Queen for his work with the RAF's Lightning aircraft has died at the age of 80.

Retired Angus police inspector Harry Donald

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:39:00 +0100

Retired Angus police inspector Harry Donald has died at his Forfar home, aged 85.

Mabel Johnston, granddaughter of Churchill's election agent

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:23:00 +0100

One of the last living links with a significant era in the political history of Dundee has died at the age of 96.

Former doctor and director Harry Leadbitter

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:55:00 +0100

Former Dundee doctor, football club director and community figurehead Dr Harry Leadbitter has died.

Former merchant navy captain and Montrose RNLI secretary Niall McNab

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:48:00 +0100

A former honorary secretary of Montrose RNLI has died at the age of 81.

Golf historian, scientist and teacher Dr David Malcolm

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:27:00 +0100

Tribute has been paid to an eminent golf historian, scientist and teacher from St Andrews who has passed away at the age of 71.

St Valery veteran and Dundee expat John (Jack) Hardie

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:18:00 +0100

A former Dundee man whose experience as a prisoner of war led to him being a witness at a war crimes trial has died in Canada at the age of 92.

Documentary maker Neil John McLauchlan

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 18:34:00 +0100

A well-respected documentary maker, who grew up in Angus, has died aged 46.

A tribute to Jacqui Wood — by Professor Peter Howie

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 11:47:00 +0100

Professor Peter Howie, retired obstetrician and former Dean of Dundee University Medical School, pays a personal tribute to Jacqui Wood, who was buried this week.

Mr Accordion — Musician Bill Findlay dies aged 78

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:57:00 +0100

Fife Musician Bill Findlay, known to many as "Mr Accordion," has died at the age of 78.

Education director Gerhard Kuhn

Tue, 31 May 2011 21:04:00 +0100

Gerhard Kuhn, former senior depute director of education for Tayside Regional Council, has died, aged 82.

Lieutenant Colonel Sir Blair Stewart-Wilson KCVO

Thu, 26 May 2011 18:59:00 +0100

The commanding officer of the only remaining private army in Europe, Lieutenant Colonel Sir Blair Stewart-Wilson KCVO, has died at the age of 81.

Stockmaster and Fife farmer Willie McGowan MBE

Mon, 23 May 2011 17:34:00 +0100

Stockmaster and Fife farmer Willie McGowan MBE has died aged 93.

Ninewells Cancer Campaign's Dr Jacqui Wood

Mon, 23 May 2011 09:03:00 +0100

Dr Jacqui Wood, the "beautiful, feisty" woman who spearheaded the Ninewells Cancer Campaign for 20 years, died peacefully at home in Broughty Ferry on Sunday at the age of 65, herself a victim of the disease she fought so hard to combat.

Coaltown of Wemyss 'stalwart' Mr Jim Bisset

Fri, 20 May 2011 18:52:00 +0100

Ccoaltown of Wemyss resident Jim Bisset, who has been described as a "stalwart of the village," has died at the age of 72.

Paralympian and disabled rights campaigner Joyce Carle

Thu, 19 May 2011 20:57:00 +0100

An Angus woman who was a world and Scottish champion and won a silver medal at the Paralympics has died at the age of 38.

Former Arbroath publican Maurice Maitland

Thu, 19 May 2011 15:56:00 +0100

Former Arbroath publican Maurice Maitland has died while on holiday abroad.

Angus licensed trade stalwart Vera Murray

Wed, 18 May 2011 16:34:00 +0100

Elvira (Vera) Murray, a much-respected figure in the Angus licensed trade, has died at the age of 77.

Auchterhouse dairy farmer John Wallace

Wed, 18 May 2011 13:55:00 +0100

Auchterhouse dairy farmer and well known curler John Wallace has died at the age of 55, following a short illness.

Perth conductor and musician John Napier

Tue, 17 May 2011 17:51:00 +0100

Co-founder of the Perth Strathspey and Reel Society John Napier has died aged 74.

Former Arbroath publican Harry McCann

Sat, 14 May 2011 14:53:00 +0100

The funeral of former Arbroath publican Harry McCann took place on Friday.

Former Sunnyside Royal Hospital doctor Blair Grubb

Fri, 13 May 2011 19:49:00 +0100

Amazing life of woman of faith Stefania Rulinska

Sat, 07 May 2011 17:00:00 +0100

A prominent member of Dundee's Polish community, who endured the horrors of the Nazi occupation of her native land as a young woman, has died at the age of 88.

Former Alliance Trust chairman Bruce Johnston

Sat, 07 May 2011 13:12:00 +0100

The former chairman of Dundee firm Alliance Trust, Bruce Johnston, has died following a short illness. He was 72.

Family mourn Tealing man Andrew Brown's death aged 46

Fri, 06 May 2011 16:19:00 +0100

The family of an Angus dad who died following a long battle with cancer and a series of heart attacks has paid tribute to his "loving and caring" spirit.

Angus' first female police sergeant Jean Pellow

Mon, 02 May 2011 17:55:00 +0100

The woman who made history by being appointed the first female police sergeant in Angus has died at the age of 80.

Former firefighter Alasdair McLeay

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:12:00 +0100

A former Dundee firefighter, who fought valiantly against a disease that took so much but could not take the twinkle from his eyes, has died.

Studio School of Ballet founder and teacher Marlyn Parrott

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:58:00 +0100

Dundee ballet teacher Marlyn Parrott has died following a short illness.

Second World War veteran Ernest McLaren

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:15:00 +0100

Ernest McLaren, a master painter and decorator from Monifieth and veteran of the battle of Arnhem in the Second World War, has died. He was 89.

Former lecturer Dr Ian Jeffrey

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:48:00 +0100

Dr Ian Jeffrey, a former senior lecturer at Dundee Dental School, has died aged 80 years old.

Syd Mather, a 'great fighter' for Black Watch

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:11:00 +0100

A respected member of the Angus Black Watch Association, who fought to save the regiment's identity and red hackle, has died aged 76.

Former Dundee United player and businessman John McBain

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:55:00 +0100

Former Dundee United player John McBain has died after a long battle with dementia.

Former Dundee United player Jimmy Briggs

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:23:00 +0100

Former Dundee United defender Jimmy Briggs, who played for the club for 15 years, has died at Ninewells Hospital. He was 74.

Former Dundee University lecturer Dr Albert William Harding

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:09:00 +0100

Former Dundee University lecturer Dr Albert William (Bill) Harding, who enjoyed a long academic career in research, writing and local history, has died aged 81.

Pioneering Dundee publican Michael Halford

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:25:00 +0100

One of Dundee's best-known publicans over the past 25 years, Michael (Mike) Halford (62), has died after a lengthy illness.

Chiropodist and inventor Ross Fraser

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:59:00 +0100

Dundee businessman Ross Fraser, who invented many things during his career in chiropody, has died at the age of 82 in Antiquary House, Arbroath.

Former member of pipe bands Bill Sharpe

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:03:00 +0100

A former member of pipe bands in Dundee, Bill Sharpe, has died at his home in Australia where he emigrated 47 years ago.

Former consultant radiologist Dr William Gibson

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:26:00 +0100

Dr William J. A. Gibson, former consultant radiologist at the hospitals in Angus, has died at the age of 74.

1st Independent Polish Parachute Brigade veteran Jan Kirstein

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:41:00 +0000

Jan Kirstein, who served with Fife's 1st Independent Polish Parachute Brigade, has died at the age of 89.

Angus businessman Ron Patterson

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 21:44:00 +0000

Much-loved Angus businessman Ron Patterson, who owned the famous Five Gables Guest House next to Arbroath Golf Course, has died at the age of 72 following a short illness.

Former Dundee insurance broker Harry Small

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 22:37:00 +0000

Dundee insurance broker Harry Small has died after a short illness. He was 80.

Death of former Arbroath town councillor Ed Kear

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:22:00 +0000

Former Arboath town councillor Ed Kear, has died at the age of 85.

SS Peter and Paul Football Club stalwart Terry Mitchell

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:52:00 +0000

A Dundee man who devoted much of his life to a city amateur football team has died suddenly at the age of 64.

Hilda Walker dies aged 103

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:28:00 +0000

One of the oldest residents of Angus has died, aged 103.

Former Morgan Academy assistant rector Douglas Forrest

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:17:00 +0000

Douglas Forrest, a former assistant rector of Morgan Academy, has died aged 91.

Agricultural machinery industry pioneer Gavin Reekie

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:30:00 +0000

Gavin Reekie, one of the pioneers of the post-war Scottish agricultural machinery industry, has died at the age of 95.

Newtyle butcher Jim Pirie

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:45:00 +0000

Newtyle man Jim Pirie, who until only a few years ago was Britain's oldest working butcher, has died at the age of 91.

Perthshire shepherd Patrick MacNab

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 21:13:00 +0000

Perthshire shepherd Patrick MacNab has died, aged 98.

Former Newport, Tayport and Wormit councillor Edith McFee

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 16:26:00 +0000

Tributes were this week paid to a former Fife councillor who passed away on Monday, aged 85.

War hero Captain Hamish Pelham-Burn

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:41:00 +0000

A Scots soldier who played a key role in Britain's secret war to defeat Nazi Germany has died in Perthshire aged 92.

Pensioners' champion Jack Stewart

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 13:33:00 +0000

The voice and champion of pensioners throughout Tayside, Jack Stewart, has died at the age of 80.

Scouting 'Silver Wolf' Robert Duff

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 10:01:00 +0000

A Dundee man who earned the top award in Scouting has died at the age of 79.

Oldest Scot Catherine Masters dies at age of 111

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:57:00 +0000

A great-grandmother from Dundee who was the oldest living Scot has died aged 111.

Angus centenarian Amy Christie

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:34:00 +0000

An Angus woman who had seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren has died aged 101.

Former Longforgan shopkeeper June Franchi

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 15:11:00 +0000

The last member of the Forbes family that ran the village shop in Longforgan for more than a century has died at the age of 80.

Farmer and musician Angus Cruickshanks

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 07:59:00 +0000

A well-known Angus farmer and musician, whose sporting interests took him into competition against triple Formula One world champion Sir Jackie Stewart, has died at the age of 84.

Former SSPCA area chief inspector Harry Nicholson

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:04:00 +0000

Harry Nicholson, a retired area chief inspector for the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, has died aged 78.

Dundee University law lecturer Jim 'JJ' Robertson

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 13:13:00 +0000

A retired Dundee University lecturer who trained many of the city's lawyers has died at the age of 78.

Former Perthshire woman golfer Liz Miskimmin

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 06:09:00 +0000

Liz Miskimmin, a stalwart of Perth and Kinross women's county golf for many years, has died after a long illness.

Former Arbroath FC player Jim Clyne

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 18:39:00 +0000

A minute's silence at Arbroath's Gayfield ground marked the recent death of former player James (Jim) Clyne at the age of 83.

Former St Andrews teacher Jean Bott

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 19:23:00 +0000

Former St Andrews girls' school teacher Jean Bott has died, aged 86. Mrs Bott, who taught at St Leonards School before it became co-educational, died at her home in the town on January 25.

Former Fife farmer Thomas 'Binks' Forster

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 16:19:00 +0000

Retired Fife farmer Thomas Douglas "Binks" Forster has died at St Andrews Memorial Hospital at the age of 93.

Broughty Ferry centenarian Davina Heggie

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 14:01:00 +0000

Davina Heggie has died at Ferry House Residential Home in Broughty Ferry at the age of 103.

Former Tayside deputy chief constable Ronald Arthur

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 11:31:00 +0000

Ronald Arthur, a former deputy chief constable of Tayside, has died at the age of 79.

Retired Dundee Port Authority engineer Ronald Farquharson

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 08:56:00 +0000

Ronald Farquharson, a retired engineer with Dundee Port Authority and a trustee of Dundee Heritage Trust, has died aged 90.

Former Inverbervie GP Dr William Diack

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:53:00 +0000

A family doctor who cared for the Inverbervie community for almost 30 years has died after a long illness.

Former educational psychologist Alastair Milne OBE

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:52:00 +0000

Alastair Milne, who was a leading Scottish educational psychologist with a particular interest in special needs, has died aged 81 after a brief illness.

Former Ritz Cinema manager Robert Pennycook

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 12:16:00 +0000

Robert Pennycook, the last manager of the Ritz Cinema in Dundee, has died at the age of 88.

Former Dundee teacher Fred McGinty

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:17:00 +0000

Former Dundee teacher Frederick "Fred" McGinty has died aged 84.

Dundee charity worker Evelyn Kelly

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:59:00 +0000

The funeral of veteran Dundee charity worker Evelyn Kelly was held on Friday — on what would have been her 90th birthday.

MBE recipient Lieutenant Colonel Jerrold Harrison

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 14:28:00 +0000

Lieutenant Colonel Jerrold Alexander Harrison, who received the MBE for his services to the Ministry of Defence, has died. He was 87.

Dundee teacher Patricia McLeod

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 11:15:00 +0000

Former Dundee teacher Patricia McLeod has died, aged 82.

Publican Steve Barbieri

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 16:07:00 +0000

Dundee ice-cream maker and publican Steve Barbieri has died after a short illness.

NHS Tayside worker James Crosby

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 14:37:00 +0000

James Crosby, one of NHS Tayside's longest-ever serving members of staff, has died aged 69.

Blairgowrie High School teacher Hugh McGregor Richardson

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 12:48:00 +0000

A teacher known to generations of Blairgowrie High School pupils, Hugh 'Mac' McGregor Richardson, has died aged 72.

Sudden death of university principal's son Alasdair Downes

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:06:00 +0000

Alasdair Downes, son of the principal of Dundee University, has died suddenly at the age of 20.

Dundee bowler James Simpson

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:01:00 +0000

Former Craigie Bowling Club president James (Jim) Simpson has died at the age of 77.

Dundee civil servant David Holmes

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 20:39:00 +0000

Dundee man David Holmes has died at Ninewells Hospital after a long illness.

Trader and charity activist Wilma McPherson

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 16:07:00 +0000

Broughty Ferry trader Wilma McPherson, known for her work for numerous charities, died suddenly while on a visit to London. She was 72.

Engineer, lecturer and college governor Charlie Donaldson

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 12:58:00 +0000

Charlie Donaldson — the Dundee shipyard engineer who became a teacher, lecturer and ultimately college governor — has died at the age of 84.

Flamboyant supporter of community and charitable causes Henny King

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:21:00 +0000

Henny King, one of Dundee's most recognisable figures, died on Wednesday at a nursing home near Manchester at the age of 75.

Former Dundee United director Denys Carnegie

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:55:00 +0000

Dundee United's oldest surviving former director, Denys Carnegie, has died at the age of 84 after a long illness.

OBE recipient Margaret Hewitt

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:38:00 +0000

A respected member of the Highland Perthshire community, Margaret Hewitt, has died aged 97.

SNP activist Ivy Barker

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:11:00 +0000

One of the SNP's best-known Angus activists has died at the age of 89.

Dundee doctor Peter Grant

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:42:00 +0000

Former Dundee doctor Peter Grant has died, aged 84.

Brechin hotelier Margaret Balharry

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 11:11:00 +0000

Margaret Balharry, who ran the Brown Horse Hotel in Brechin for over 40 years with her husband William, has died aged 86.

Stonehaven man Isles John Burness

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 09:50:00 +0000

The last in the line of the Burness jute mill family from Inverbervie has died, aged 83.

Dundee bowler Len Allen

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 17:31:00 +0000

A 93-year-old Dundee man, prominent in local bowling for years, has died in Ninewells Hospital.

Former racing driver Jim Dryden

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:20:00 +0000

Tributes have been paid to former Dundee racing driver Jim Dryden, who has died at the age of 76.

Former fishmonger Les Greenhill

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 16:32:00 +0000

Former Barnhill fishmonger Les Greenhill has died. He was 71.

MBE recipient Vera Gairns

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 15:51:00 +0000

A Broughty Ferry woman who received an MBE for her work as an energy firm customer services advisor has died, aged 67.

Centenarian Jeanie Gay

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 07:07:00 +0000

Jeanie Gay of Broughty Ferry, who celebrated her 100th birthday in September, has died.

Record-breaking marathon runner Jenny Wood Allen

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 06:56:00 +0000

Jenny Wood Allen, the former Dundee councillor who became a figure of inspiration for older people all over the UK through taking part in London Marathons in her 80s and 90s, passed away on Thursday at the age of 99.

Dundee councillor George Fettes

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:59:00 +0000

George W. Fettes, a former Labour councillor and justice of the peace in Dundee, has died at the age of 89.

Former RCAF airman George Ives

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:45:00 +0000

George Ives, a Canadian who was well known in Dundee sporting and musical circles, has died aged 87 in Tweed, Ontario.

Former Boys' Brigade captain Walter Gorrie

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 17:34:00 +0000

Former Boys' Brigade captain Walter Gorrie has died at the age of 88.

Former Grove Academy rector Gilbert Ritchie

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 13:13:00 +0000

Gilbert Ritchie, a former rector of Grove Academy in Broughty Ferry, has died at the age of 90.

RAF squadron leader Charles Crocker

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:15:00 +0000

A former RAF squadron leader who lived in Ceres has died at the age of 87.

Kirriemuir businessman Jim Farquharson

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:54:00 +0000

Kirriemuir businessman Jim Farquharson has been laid to rest following his death in Ninewells Hospital, aged 79.

Centenarian and former engineer Jim Ramsay

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 19:49:00 +0000

Arbroath man Jim Ramsay has died aged 104.

102-year-old Gertrude 'Gertie' Paton

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 11:31:00 +0000

A Tayport woman has died almost three years after celebrating her 100th birthday.

Dr Norman Piercy

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 09:17:00 +0000

Retired Montrose GP Norman Piercy has died in the town's Fordmill Nursing Home. He was 88.

St John's High School teacher Francis Anthony Devlin

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 19:33:00 +0000

Francis (Frank) Anthony Devlin, a former principal guidance teacher at St John's High School, has died aged 79.

Ex-sea captain William Sawers

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:31:00 +0000

A memorial service is to be held in Southport, North Carolina, on Saturday for a former Dundee merchant sea captain William Barclay Foreman Sawers, who died peacefully at his home aged 96.

Bishop of Brechin, the Rt Rev Dr John Mantle

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 17:46:00 +0000

Tributes have been paid to the courage and vision of the Bishop of Brechin, who has died aged 64.

Distinguished Flying Cross holder Dr John Cook

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 16:51:00 +0000

A former Dundee man who won the Distinguished Flying Cross after flying 39 missions in the Second World War has died, aged 88.

Auchtermuchty centenarian Harry Forgan

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 14:17:00 +0000

Auchtermuchty man Harry Forgan has died at the grand old age of 102.

Former boutique owner Margaret Urquhart

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 12:07:00 +0000

The former owner of a ladies' fashion boutique in Cupar has died at the age of 84.

Former student adviser Campbell Boyle

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 10:31:00 +0000

A former general manager of St Andrews University Students' Association has died.

Former businessman William Drysdale

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 18:47:00 +0000

Tribute has been paid to a Blairgowrie man who passed away following a short illness.

Dundee woodcarver Colin Scott

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:04:00 +0000

A well-known woodcarver whose work can be seen all over the city and beyond has died at the age of 71.

Former Sea Cadets commanding officer Brian Bell

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:26:00 +0000

Brian Bell, a former commanding officer of Cardenden Sea Cadets, has passed away after a short illness at the age of 52.

Funeral of Baroness Carnegy of Lour

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 08:28:00 +0000

Baroness Carnegy of Lour devoted her life to many aspects of public life in Scotland.

Karam Singh Bhachu

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:17:00 +0000

The president of Dundee Sikh Gurdwara, Mr Karam Singh Bhachu, has died peacefully, aged 82.

Dundee barber Thomas 'Tom the Trim' Morgan

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:50:00 +0000

One of Dundee's best-known barbers has lost his battle with mouth cancer at the age of 59.

Earlsferry Thistle Golf Club secretary John Peters

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:14:00 +0000

A Leven man has died on a walking holiday in north England.

RAF Leuchars pays tribute to 'King Brat' Richard Martin

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:39:00 +0000

RAF Leuchars has paid tribute to one of the air force's first-ever apprentices who was laid to rest on Monday.

French submarine veteran Andre Vallois

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 21:21:00 +0000

A French submarine veteran who was decorated for his part in mine-laying operations while based in Dundee during the second world war has died in Stirling at the age of 91.

Former Dundee teacher Jane (Sheena) Gates

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 18:13:00 +0000

Former teacher Jane Gates — known as Sheena — has died. She was 67.

Businessman John Allardyce

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 15:29:00 +0000

Dundee businessman John Allardyce has died in Ninewells Hospital following a short illness.

Former chest specialist Dr Robert Johnston

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 19:03:00 +0000

Dr Robert Johnston, a former Dundee chest specialist who worked for almost 30 years at King's Cross and Ashludie hospitals, has died aged 89.

Former golf pro and club maker Syd Garland

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 11:48:00 +0000

A Broughty Ferry man who taught golf to movie stars and made clubs for a United States president has died aged 75.

Former livestock enthusiast Alan Fotheringham

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 06:04:00 +0000

Perthshire farmer and livestock enthusiast Alan Fotheringham, of Craighall Forgandenny, has died at the age of 70 after a long illness.

Race driver and animal lover Alan Beaufort Fraser

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 12:26:00 +0000

Alan Beaufort Fraser, founder and chairman of Mountains Animal Sanctuary in Angus, has died peacefully, aged 80, at his Milton of Ogil home near Forfar.

Former Blairgowrie High School assistant rector Donald Saunders

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 10:19:00 +0000

Donald Saunders, a former assistant rector of Blairgowrie High School, has died aged 84.

Former Broughty Ferry minister Tom Robertson

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 19:59:00 +0100

The Rev Tom Robertson, a former minister of St James' Church in Broughty Ferry, has died after a long illness. He was 77.

Lieutenant Colonel David Rose, of The Black Watch

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 13:48:00 +0100

Lieutenant Colonel David Rose, who commanded The Black Watch at the Battle of The Hook in the Korean War, has died at the age of 98.

Writer David Craigie Taylor

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 19:20:00 +0100

A Dundee writer, whose poetry raised more than £20,000 for charity, has died aged 86.

Father David Ward

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:59:00 +0100

Father David Ward, a priest in the RC Diocese of Dunkeld for almost 50 years, has died after a long illness. He was 72.

Blairgowrie and Rattray businessman John Crole

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 20:41:00 +0100

John Crole, a prominent businessman in Blairgowrie and Rattray, has died in Blairgowrie Cottage Hospital. He was 69 and had been ill for some time.

Former pub landlady Isa Pryde

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:12:00 +0100

Fife centenarian and former pub landlady Isa Pryde has died just two weeks after celebrating her 103rd birthday.

Horticulturist and businessman Neville Trainer

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 07:52:00 +0100

Angus horticulturist and businessman Neville Trainer has died after a short illness at the age of 59.

Former Dundee policeman James Wallace

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 20:49:00 +0100

A former Dundee policeman has died following a battle with cancer.

Bervie Church minister the Rev Connie Philp

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:21:00 +0100

The Rev Connie Philp, minister of Bervie Church for 14 years, has died in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

North-east Fife family doctor Kenneth Mackintosh

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 16:39:00 +0100

A retired doctor who practised in Newport and Tayport for 38 years, Dr Kenneth Mackintosh, has died after a brief illness.

Ronald Flight — prominent in Dundee industry

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:01:00 +0100

Ronald Flight, a prominent figure in Dundee industry, has died aged 80.

Dance teacher Sheila Wallace Zieleniec

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:21:00 +0100

Sheila Wallace Zieleniec, a well-known dancer and principal of Fife's most successful dance school, has died aged 81.

Sudden death of Mr Bryan Bathie

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 22:32:00 +0100

Family, friends and former colleagues have been shocked by the sudden death of Bryan Bathie, a former Tayside Region deputy director of education. He was 66.

Former Montrose FC manager Norman Christie

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:39:00 +0100

Norman Christie, manager of Montrose FC in the 1960s and credited with making the team a credible force in the senior game, has died, aged 85.

Art dealer Nigel Stacy-Marks

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 13:58:00 +0100

Perthshire art dealer Nigel Stacy-Marks has died, aged 56.

Murton Wildlife Reserve founder Caroline Hill dies

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 22:49:00 +0100

Caroline Elizabeth Hill, a former teacher and charity worker who, with her husband, realised the dream of transforming an Angus quarry into an educational nature reserve, has died at her home near Forfar, aged 72.

Death of centenarian Mrs Violet Gillespie

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:29:00 +0100

One of Dundee's oldest women, Violet Gillespie, has passed away at the city's Lochleven Care Home, aged 101.

Former Dundee councillor Mr Peter Court

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:14:00 +0100

Former Dundee Labour councillor Peter Court has died at home at the age of 60.

Last Mearns handloom weaver Willie Taylor

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 18:46:00 +0100

Willie Taylor, who was the last handloom weaver in the Mearns and was awarded the British Empire Medal in 1979, has died in a nursing home in Laurencekirk. He was 99.

Former Perth head teacher Freda Cameron

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:57:00 +0100

The former head teacher of St Ninian's Primary School in Perth, Freda Cameron, has died aged 61.

Forfar West End stalwart Clune Stewart

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:40:00 +0100

Tayside junior football circles have been saddened by the sudden death of Forfar West End stalwart Clune Stewart.

Former Forfar and Dundee postmaster Lindsay McLean

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:27:00 +0100

Lindsay McLean, who was postmaster of Maryfield Post Office in Dundee for 15 years, has died following a long illness.

Former SRU president Tom Pearson

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 18:51:00 +0100

Howe Of Fife Rugby Club is in mourning for the loss of one of the greatest figures in its long history — the former Scottish Rugby Union president Tom Pearson, who died this week at the age of 83.

Former athlete Jim Scott

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:58:00 +0100

Jim Scott, a former local athlete who devoted 35 years to Lochee Boys' Club, has died aged 87.

Former Scottish twist champion Bobby Cannon

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 07:02:00 +0100

Former Scottish twist champion Bobby Cannon has died at the age of 68.

Rattray Bowling Club president Derek McIntosh Ingram

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:56:00 +0100

A Perthshire bowler has died at the club he headed, aged 63.

Former businessman Bill Smith

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:32:00 +0100

Bill Smith, the former managing director of one of Dundee's oldest family firms, has died after a short illness, aged 82.

Community dentist Ann Edwards

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:48:00 +0100

A Dundee dentist, who beat cancer 24 years ago, has died in Ninewells Hospital after a recurrence of Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Lieutenant Commander Tom Brydon

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:42:00 +0100

Lieutenant Commander Tom Brydon has died in Dundee after a long and distinguished naval career. He was 77 and died peacefully at his home in Hazel Drive.

University head gardener Henry (Harry) Anquetil

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:51:00 +0100

Henry (Harry) Anquetil, a horticultural expert and formerly head gardener at St Andrews University, has died, aged 88.

Former Taypools manager Alistair White

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:43:00 +0100

The former manager of Dundee United's Taypools, Alistair White, has died aged 85.

Dundee dairyman James Fitchet

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:47:00 +0100

Former Dundee businessman James Fitchet, who was known to generations of Dundonians as the dairyman, has died after a short illness. He was 87.

Chef and lecturer Michael Robinson

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:45:00 +0100

Monifieth chef and college lecturer Michael Robinson has died after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 52.

Former Thistle Coaches owner David Jackson

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:46:00 +0100

David Jackson, former owner of Dundee firm Thistle Coaches, has died. He was 72.

Pioneering professor Kenneth Lowe

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:40:00 +0100

Professor Kenneth (Ken) Lowe, a pioneer in cardiology and former physician to the Queen in Scotland, has died. He was 93.

Death of farmer Lyle Laird

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:27:00 +0100

Fife farmer Lyle Laird has died, aged 80, after an illness of several months.

Former community council chairman Dennis Macdonald

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:01:00 +0100

Former St Andrews Community Council chairman Dennis Macdonald has died at the age of 83.

Miss Maria Iannetta

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:40:00 +0100

A Dundee shopkeeper, who sold ice cream for almost five decades, has died aged 86.

Angus businessman Jimmy Doig

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:13:00 +0100

Angus businessman Jimmy Doig, who owned Doig's furniture store in Forfar, has died aged 83.

Montrose council worker Jim Mill

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:20:00 +0100

Jim Mill, who retired from Angus Council's parks and gardens department three weeks ago, has died suddenly at his home in Christie's Lane, Montrose.

Fife volunteer Bill O'Sullivan

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:16:00 +0100

Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath MP Gordon Brown has led tributes to a leading figure in the Fife voluntary sector, Bill O'Sullivan, was has died at the age of 59.

Brechin's last provost, Alexander Buchan

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 12:20:00 +0100

The last provost of Brechin, Alexander (Sandy) Buchan, has died in a Montrose nursing home. He was 86.

Cowdenbeath centenarian John Brown

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 19:20:00 +0100

The funeral of Cowdenbeath centenarian John Brown takes place on Monday, August 9.

Dundee centenarian May Smith

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:09:00 +0100

A Dundee woman who celebrated her 100th birthday with a party at a Broughty Ferry residential home in April has died.

Death of freelance journalist Tom Glen

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:10:00 +0100

A renowned freelance journalist, who spent his later years in Auchterarder, has died aged 101.

Piperdam's founder Tom Smith

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100

The founder of Piperdam golf and leisure resort outside Dundee, Tom Smith, has died of lung cancer at the age of 74.

Civil engineer and cyclist Grant Laing

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:21:00 +0100

Dundee man Grant Laing died while cycling on the remote Applecross peninsula in Wester Ross at the weekend.

Former Laurencekirk provost Ian Frain

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:58:00 +0100

The last provost of Laurencekirk and former Mearns Academy rector Ian Frain has died at the age of 82.

Former interior designer and church servant Mary Simpson

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 10:22:00 +0100

Angus woman Mary Simpson, who dedicated more than three decades of her life working on behalf of her local church congregation, has died.

Australian businessman and Pars fan George Drysdale

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:18:00 +0100

Dunfermline fan George Drysdale, who made his fortune in Australia but never forgot his home team, has died aged 90.

Former radiographer Mary Adams

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:06:00 +0100

Mary Adams, a well-known member of the community in Aberdour, has died.

Former Courier photographer Bill Brown

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:39:00 +0100

Former Courier photographer Bill Brown, who retired last year after more than 44 years with DC Thomson, has died aged 66.

Former beekeeper Robert Simpson

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:22:00 +0100

The past president of Fife Beekeepers Association, Robert Baird Simpson, has died aged 74.

St Andrews centenarian Gertrude Cuthbert

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:52:00 +0100

St Andrews woman Gertrude Cuthbert, who celebrated her 104th birthday earlier this year, has died.

Former social worker Audrey Hughes

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:19:00 +0100

Audrey Hughes, a social worker valued for her contributions to the community, both professional and private, has died aged 76.

Former RAF officer and councillor Ken Hayward AFC

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:53:00 +0100

Former RAF officer and St Andrews and Fife councillor Ken Hayward has died aged 89.

Brigadier Alasdair Loudon of The Black Watch

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:45:00 +0100

Brigadier Alasdair Loudon who, as commanding officer of 1st Battalion The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment), was key in the 1997 handover of Hong Kong to China, has died.

Captain Dennis W. Giles MBE

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:31:00 +0100

Tributes have been paid to a well-known former Black Watch regimental sergeant major who made Carnoustie his home for many years.

Former Whip Inn owner Paul Smolenski

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:52:00 +0100

A former Dundee pub owner and father of two has died suddenly in Majorca at the age of 66.

Former Fife fireman David Anderson MBE

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 19:03:00 +0100

Former firefighter David Anderson, who was awarded the MBE for his services to the brigade in Fife, has died.

Former Canadian deputy finance minister Ian MacBain

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:23:00 +0100

Perthshire-born Ian MacBain, who went on to achieve high office in the provincial government of New Brunswick in Canada, has died aged 83.

Mrs Violet Keillor

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:30:00 +0100

An Angus woman who was heavily involved in community work and was once a director of a highly successful business has died, aged 92.

Entertainer and former citizen of the year Ronnie Coburn

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:31:00 +0100

Ronnie Coburn, the Dundee entertainer known throughout the world for his Breath of Scotland touring shows, has died.

Centenarian Sheila Thomson

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:27:00 +0100

Broughty Ferry centenerian and one of Scotland's oldest women, Sheila Thomson, has died at 108.

John Alexander Edwards

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:12:00 +0100

Monifieth master joiner John Alexander Edwards has died at the age of 83.

Former footballer Chic Robbie

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:47:00 +0100

A former footballer who played for Dundee United, St Johnstone, Brechin and Forfar has died at the age of 91.

Theologian and Professor Emeritus Robin Wilson

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:47:42 +0100

Theologian and Professor Emeritus Robin Wilson, formerly of the St Andrews University school of divinity, has died at the age of 94.

Consultant pathologist Dr John Prain

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:13:00 +0100

Dr John Prain, a retired consultant pathologist and lifetime Longforgan resident, has died aged 95.

Dr Edmund Raffle

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:30:00 +0100

Dr Edmund (Ted) Raffle, a former consultant dermatologist at Ninewells Hospital, has died at the age of 80.

Guides stalwart Sheila Mathieson

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:27:00 +0100

Sheila Mathieson, a Dundee woman known worldwide for her involvement with the Guides, has died aged 64.

Former Perth Academy rector Neil McCorkindale

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:53:00 +0100

Tributes have been paid to Neil McCorkindale, former rector of Perth Academy and a teacher known to generations.

Alex Sawers

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:12:00 +0100

Tributes have been paid to former Fife councillor and housing chairman, Alex Sawers, who died at the weekend in his home village of Hill of Beath.

Norman Fenwick

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:22:00 +0100

The former night news editor of The Courier, Norman Fenwick, has died in Roxburghe House, Dundee, after battling cancer for more than a year.

Thomas Martin

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:25:00 +0100

Dundee businessman and coal merchant Thomas Martin has died at the age of 71.

Dr Peter Mitchell

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:23:00 +0100

Dr Peter Mitchell, who worked in Dundee hospitals over four decades, has died.

Montrose war veteran James McDermid

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:13:00 +0100

Dunkirk and Normandy veteran James McDermid has died in Montrose Royal Infirmary, aged 92.

Charles 'Chic' Crole

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:11:00 +0100

Charles M. Crole has died at Muirton Care Home, Blairgowrie. He was 79 and had been in failing health for some time.

Alexander Duncan Den McKay

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:24:00 +0100

Carnoustie man Alexander Duncan Den McKay has died after a brave fight against cancer. He was 89.

Former St Andrews councillor Alexander Rutherford

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:12:00 +0100

Retired businessman and former town councillor Alexander C. (Sandy) Rutherford, has died at his home in St Andrews. He was 91.

Pitlochry ex-farmer Ian McIntosh

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:29:00 +0100

Pitlochry former farmer and community bus stalwart Ian McIntosh has died in his 96th year.

Former Arbroath councillor John Allan

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:01:00 +0100

Former Arbroath SNP councillor John Allan has died at the age of 83.

Military Cross recipient Major Sir David Butter

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:05:00 +0100

The former Lord Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross, Major Sir David Butter, has died aged 90.

Dundee bookmaker John Brady

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:46:00 +0100

Former Dundee bookmaker John Brady has died at the age of 81 after a short illness.

Post Office bravery award recipient Alistair Carmichael

Mon, 31 May 2010 15:03:00 +0100

A Dundee man who won a bravery award for foiling an attempted theft by a masked man at the post office where he worked has died at the age of 71.

Former banker Arthur McCallum

Tue, 25 May 2010 21:25:00 +0100

Carnoustie man Arthur McCallum, who was well known in the banking and business communities in Cupar, has died. He was 94.

Former banker James Allan

Mon, 24 May 2010 18:27:00 +0100

Former Broughty Ferry banker James Allan has been laid to rest in Cyprus, after dying aged 105.

Former accountant Bob Bridgeford

Sat, 22 May 2010 15:42:00 +0100

A well-known figure in Perthshire sporting and business circles has died.

Publican George Craik

Fri, 21 May 2010 18:47:00 +0100

Perth publican George Craik, who ran The Twa Tams for 30 years, has died aged 80.

Ploughing champion Robert Elder

Wed, 12 May 2010 15:51:00 +0100

Former Portmoak ploughing champion of champions Robert Elder has died.

Mother's tribute to student Graeme Howie

Sat, 08 May 2010 13:14:00 +0100

The mother of 23-year-old Abertay University student who died after falling into a diabetic coma has said her son "loved life and was a character."

Rev Norman MacLeod

Fri, 07 May 2010 13:59:00 +0100

The Rev Norman Macleod,who was the first parish minister at St Ninian’s Church in Glenrothes, has died aged 82.

Rev Hamish MacNab

Thu, 06 May 2010 18:48:00 +0100

The Rev Hamish MacNab, a former Fife minister who spent more than 20 years in Angus following his retirement, has died aged 94.

The Rev Dr John Fraser

Wed, 05 May 2010 22:32:00 +0100

The Rev Dr John Fraser, who was minister at Farnell for 24 years, has died in Edinburgh.

Dr Ernest Gregson

Wed, 05 May 2010 09:20:00 +0100

Former Fife GP Dr Ernest Gregson, who practised in Kirkcaldy all of his working life, has died at the age of 91.

Former footballer George Christie

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:32:00 +0100

Former East Fife striker George Christie, who was a member of the Berwick Rangers side that beat Rangers in the Scottish Cup more than 40 years ago, has died following a short illness.

Former serviceman James Gracie

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:54:00 +0100

A former police officer and serviceman who worked with children and teenagers around St Andrews, Leuchars and Cupar has died.

St Andrews accountant David Lyall

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 07:59:00 +0100

David Lyall has died in his home in St Andrews at the age of 56.

Squadron Leader Gerald 'Stapme' Stapleton

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:35:32 +0100

Members of Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre have been saddened to learn of the death of Squadron Leader Gerald 'Stapme' Stapleton.

Perth businessman James Cummings

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:54:00 +0100

Perth businessman James Cummings has died in Perth Royal Infirmary at the age of 85 after a short illness.

Andrew Dron

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:41:00 +0100

Sixth generation Perthshire farmer Andrew Dron has died suddenly aged 49.

David Harris Smith

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:31:00 +0100

Arbroath man David Harris Smith has died at the town's infirmary a few months after his 90th birthday, following a lengthy illness. His funeral will take place on Friday.

St Andrews businessman John Adamson

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 20:05:00 +0100

Retired businessman John Adamson, a former chairman of the Scottish branch of the Institution of Highway Engineers, has died in St Andrews aged 93.

Former tearoom owner Morna Millar

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:13:00 +0100

Morna Millar, an active figure in Dundee and Angus, has died aged 87.

Forfar businessman James Law

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 13:17:00 +0100

Forfar businessman James Law has died a month short of his 84th birthday.

Former police officer David Melville

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 22:32:00 +0100

Former Dundee City and Tayside Police officer David Melville has died after a short illness.

Former air training cadet Alan Harper

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:39:00 +0100

A 20-year-old Blairgowrie man has died after a two-year battle with cancer.

Former schools football president William Ferrier

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 19:35:00 +0100

Former president and life member of the Dundee Schools' Football Association William (Bill) Ferrier has died at the age of 84.

Dundee classics teacher Mary Follan

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 05:58:00 +0100

A classics teacher who taught for more than 20 years in Dundee has died, aged 84.

Former businessman David Laing

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:48:00 +0000

Mr David Laing, a prominent businessman in Blairgowrie until his retiral, has died aged 76.

Nobel prize-winner Professor Sir James Black

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:24:00 +0000

Nobel prize-winner and former chancellor of Dundee University Sir James Black has died at the age of 85.

Retired fire officer Bill McGregor

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:33:00 +0000

Retired Tayside fire prevention officer Bill McGregor has died at the age of 83.

Family doctor Trevor Hazelton

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:40:00 +0000

Trevor Hazelton, a family doctor who spent his working life tending to his patients’ needs has died, aged 84.