Denis Eadie

Early life Eadie was born on 12 February 1917 Bridge of Weir in Scotland. He was the great-grandson of Peter Eadie, who founded the family firm, Eadie Bros & Co. Ltd. The company specialised in the manufacture of ring travellers for the textile industry.

Later life After completing his military service, Eadie returned to the family firm in Scotland. He worked there until he retired on his 65th birthday in 1982.

He maintained a keen interest in sport. He coached underprivileged boys in boxing, and was a Royal and Ancient Golf Club member, Prestwick Golf Club captain and Leander Rowing Club member. He also enjoyed fishing and shooting.

Eadie served as chairman of ISO Standards committees relating to textiles, the West of Scotland TSB (in addition to being a member of the bank's board), as a Paisley Hammerman Deacon, and as a Grocer's Company member.

Eadie also carried out volunteer work and supported charities. These included the Paisley & Glasgow Society, Paisley's Accord Hospice, Paisley Abbey and St. Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh.

He was widowed in 1983 with the passing of his wife Isobel. In 1991 he married again, to Gillian Apold (née Maclean). She survived him, along with two sons, two daughters, a stepson and a stepdaughter.