Dundee man David Holmes has died at Ninewells Hospital after a long illness.
Born in Dundee in 1937, he attended Harris Academy and did his national service at RAF Leuchars.
His civil service career, specifically with HM Customs and Excise, saw him progress from trainee to trainer during his many appointments across the UK, including responsibility for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in Scotland.
Mr Holmes was involved in many organisations and activities. He was a lifelong member of the Boys’ Brigade, latterly as captain of the 44th St Aidan’s in Broughty Ferry where he was an elder, continuing at Broughty Ferry New Kirk.
Keen to support and encourage young people, he joined Dundee Children’s Panel in 1988, which he chaired from 1996 until he retired in 2002.
He showed a great ability to work with the many agencies involved in children’s welfare by identifying common ground to work for the benefit of Dundee youngsters.
As a boy, Mr Holmes learned the bagpipes, a passion he pursued all his life. He won many championships and was a member of The Royal Scottish Pipers’ Society. He was also a keen bowler with Broughty Bowling Club.
A lifelong supporter of Dundee United, he was a proud Dundonian with a wonderful warmth and sense of humour.
Mr Holmes’ first wife, Irene, died in 1983. He is survived by his wife, Norma, children David, Peter and Gillian and stepchildren Mark and Cate, and doted on his 11 grandchildren.
His funeral is on Friday at 1pm at Broughty Ferry New Kirk, followed by private cremation in Dundee.