'The only one for me' — death of David Davidson ends Scotland's longest marriage
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.
David and Betty Davidson celebrating one of many wedding anniversaries in 2010.
- By Craig McManamon
- Published in the Courier : 22.02.12
- Published online : 22.02.12 @ 03.52pm
David Davidson met his wife of almost eight decades, Betty Davidson, at the Castle Street congregational church where they were both members.
The couple, who married in 1934 when Mr Davidson was 18, were due to celebrate their 78th year together this June.
After attending Harris Academy, Mr Davidson worked at the coal distributor, Smith Hood & Company, where he rose to the position of managing director.
However the outbreak of the Second World War resulted in him temporarily leaving the firm to serve with the Royal Army Service Corps.
He was based on the Gold Coast where he oversaw the delivery of equipment and supplies to troops fighting on the front line.
After the war he returned to Dundee and to his work.
Like his marriage, Mr Davidson had a long relationship with the company before retiring at the age of 64.
A keen sailor, Mr Davidson enjoyed travelling abroad with his wife during his retirement.
In recent years he had lived in the South Grange Care Home in Monifieth.
Mrs Davidson celebrated her 100th birthday last year and lives in the couple's family home in Dundee.
When The Courier reported on Mrs Davidson's 100th, she paid an unforgettable tribute to her husband.
''I have got a lovely boy in the home. He is the only one for me — always has been and always will be," she said.
Mr Davidson is also survived by two children, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
06.29pm - 22.02.2012 Tom - Dundee, UK Report This
What a lvely, touching story. May God be with you and your family in this, your hour of need.
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