Former DC Thomson transport manager Archie Mcgowan, 88

Archie Mcgowan, a former DC Thomson transport manager and army veteran, has died aged 88.

His daughter Susan paid tribute to her father, saying: “He was personable, sociable and always willing to help others.

“This included a steady stream of employees seeking advice about their cars.”

Outside work, she said her father’s interests included cycling, golf and caravanning.

He was a member of the Forfarshire Cycling Club and took part in races.

“He kept this going for many years and at the age of 57, took part in a 100-mile charity event,” she added.

“He was also a keen golfer and a member of Kirriemuir golf club for many years, regularly organising golf trips for his department.”

Mr Mcgowan was born on February 3 1929.

After leaving school he started an apprenticeship as a mechanic at Lamb’s garage in Dundee.

This was interrupted in 1950 when he was called up for national service in Gibraltar, followed by several years in the Territorial Army.

He joined DC Thomson in 1953 as a mechanic in the Blinshall Street garage.

After five years he was asked to take over the garage stores.

He subsequently moved to the transport office as assistant manager.

Mr Mcgowan became transport manager in 1989, before retiring in 1994.

He is survived by his wife Janette, sons Jack and David, daughter Susan and grandchildren Colin and Rhona.

Mr Mcgowan’s funeral will take place at Friockheim Crematorium at 11.30am tomorrow.