Retired Angus police inspector Harry Donald has died at his Forfar home, aged 85.
A native of the town, Mr Donald carved out a career in the police force, serving throughout Angus, while at the same time dedicating his time to the Red Cross movement.
He joined the police in 1947 in Forfar before attending the Police College in Chamber Street, Edinburgh.
Mr Donald returned to Angus and worked in Brechin, Carnoustie and Monifieth. It was while he was stationed in Monifieth that he met Catherine, the daughter of his sergeant, Archibald McDonald.
The couple married on March 23, 1951, in St Rule’s Church, Monifieth.
They celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary at the Chapelbank House Hotel in Forfar this year with family and friends.
The couple started their married life in Montrose, with Mr Donald being promoted up through the ranks, serving as a detective sergeant in Arbroath.
He was promoted to inspector in Forfar where he worked as a training officer until 1975 when training was carried out in Dundee, before becoming a shift inspector until he retired in 1977.
During his career, Mr Donald became involved with the Red Cross, initially setting up first aid teams. He dedicated over 50 years to the cause and was a life member.
Mr Donald became vice-chairman of the Scottish Central Branch Council and his service was recognised in 1991 with the presentation of the Lord-Lieutenant’s Commendation.
Three years later he and his family travelled to Buckingham Palace where he was presented with the MBE by the Queen for his service to the Scottish Red Cross.
He also received a Badge of Honour for Distinguished Service from the Scottish Red Cross Central Council branch.
Mr Donald is survived by Catherine, daughters Moira and Gillian, sons-in-law John and Colin, and four grandchildren.
His funeral service takes place at Parkgrove crematorium, Friockheim, on June 22 at 11.30am.