Robert ‘Cody’ Caldwell, businessman and well-known face on music scene

A Dundee roofer who was a well-known face on the punk music scene has died at the age of 53.

Robert Caldwell, from the East End, had been diagnosed with renal cancer.

Known as Cody, he owned his own business, R Caldwell Roofing, and had worked in the industry for more than 30 years.

Raised in Linlathen, he had been a member of local punk rock bands throughout his life.

His daughter, Jade Caldwell-Heenan, 30, from Menzieshill, said: “He was a drummer in Brain Damage, a local band in the 1980s and 90s, and then a drummer for the band Toke more recently. He always had his drumsticks – even in the van.”

Cody’s younger daughter, Rhianne Caldwell, 25, from Carnoustie, said: “He was very passionate about music and loved Motorhead.

“He met the frontman, Lemmy, when he was 16, and the photo he got is his proudest picture. He always wanted to get the photo signed and I waited for hours in the cold one day to get Lemmy to sign it. Dad was so happy.”

Cody was involved in the community. He worked with Grey Lodge, a Hilltown charity which improves the lives of young people.

Cody was also very passionate about football and was manager of the Dundee Villa Under-10s team for five years.

From a young age he was a loyal Celtic fan and played for the Celtic Boys’ Club in Dundee.

His son, Dane Caldwell, 18, from Hilltown, said: “Even when things got hard, he always looked out for other people.”

Cody was described as having a “big personality” and tried to have a joke with everyone.

Son Keir Caldwell, 18, from Hilltown, said: “He used to dress up as Snow White or Dolly Parton for Grey Lodge to raise money for them.”

Over the years, he built up a reputable roofing business.

His brother, Lee Caldwell, 39, from Hilltown, said: “When it came to doing jobs, he never cut any corners. He spent as much time as he could inspecting his work.

“He was so artistic and detail was really important to him. He would spend about three days cleaning a roof.”

He inspired his son-in-law, Dave Fyffe, 27, from Carnoustie, to start his own business and he was described as a nurturing, encouraging figure.

Cody was the oldest sibling and helped raise his brother alongside his single mum. Lee, who is 14 years younger than him, said: “We were brought up by our mum and times were tight.

“He was the head of the household and looked after me a lot.”

Cody was also a well known figure in the community.

Rhianne said: “He really held the family together and wanted everyone to be happy. He just knew everyone.”

Cody was diagnosed with stage four renal cancer in January 2016. He died last Wednesday.

His funeral will be held at 1.30pm tomorrow at Dundee Crematorium.

Cody performed with a number of local punk bands.