Dedicated charity worker Margaret Dick, who was awarded the British Empire Medal, has died aged 91.
Born in Airdrie, she spent most of her life in Perth where she immersed herself in all aspects of community life.
The daughter of former Aberdeen footballer Sandy Sangster, she grew up in Caldercruix where her father was by then manager of the Robert Craig and Sons paper mill.
She left school after attending Caldercruix Primary School and during the Second World War served as a PE instructor with the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS).
Later she carried out clerical office work, helping to rehabilitate soldiers back to their home towns, and it was there she met future husband David Dick.
The couple married in 1947 and made the move to Perth.
Mrs Dick became one of the very first audience researchers for the BBC in the 1950s.
She was a keen bowler capped five times for Scotland and was a founder member of both the town’s Darnhall Bowling Club and General Accident Bowling Club.
Curling was another favourite pastime and, in addition to playing, Mrs Dick also helped to set up the General Accident Curling Club.
She joined the Women’s Royal Voluntary Service in the 1960s and for 16 years served as the district secretary.
In 1971 she became the organiser for the Hospital Car Service, a post she held for the following 17 years.
She was also a Red Cross member and a regular visitor to Perth Royal Infirmary where she brightened the stays of patients with manicures and massages.
Her charity work saw Mrs Dick awarded the BEM in 1985.
She is survived by daughter Avril, son Sandy, grandchildren Debbie and Barry and great-granddaughter Josephine.