Fleet Air Arm veteran Leonard ‘Tug’ Wilson dies aged 69

Former Royal Navy sailor Leonard Wilson has died at his Arbroath home. He was 69.

Known by many as Tug, he was discovered by friends in Rossie Street last week. Mr Wilson, who was originally from the Borders, served in the navy with the Fleet Air Arm for more than 20 years.

He had been suffering from ill health and recently had a stay in Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, but he had recovered well enough to be out with friends the weekend before his death.

He was described as “a stalwart member” of 45 Commando Veterans in Arbroath.

Association chairman Stuart Lavery said: “Tug was a well-known face around Arbroath and he was very well liked.

“No one would have had a bad word to say about him. He’s been a member of the veterans’ association for four years and lived in Arbroath for about 10 years, and stayed in Carnoustie before that.”

Secretary David McCaig said: “Tug was a dear friend to us all, attending our monthly meetings and travelling to our charity events, and I will always remember how much Tug enjoyed himself when he came with us to Malta.

Happy memories, he will be sadly missed.

It is understood Mr Wilson has family in the Borders and a funeral is yet to be arranged.