A keen mind and charitable heart

Born in Glasgow in 1930, William Donald Marr, was the youngest of four children.

He was educated at Glasgow Academy, Craigflower School, Fife, and Loretto School, Edinburgh.

Having served with the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (RNVR) in the Mediterranean, he went on to become a qualified chartered accountant and was well-known locally as a leading figure in the investment trust industry.

Keen to bring his family up in Scotland, he turned his back on a city career in London, where he had moved to in the 1950s.

He came to Dundee for a position with the First Scottish American Investment Trust and after a career there during the 1960s and 1970s, formed Dunedin Fund Managers, of Charlotte Square, Edinburgh.

An elder of the Church of Scotland for more than 50 years, he was a keen fisherman and golfer, and had a lifelong interest in art, gardening, music and literature.

He loved all sport and particularly enjoyed watching Scotland compete.

A keen painter, he was heavily inspired by Dundee artist Alberto Morrocco.

His passions also included politics and he would discuss everything and anything with his children.

He lived in Longforgan for 60 years having moved to the area at around the same time as his eldest Andrew was born.

He was heavily involved with charitable work with organisations such as The Princess Royal Trust for Carers and was president of the Dundee Choral Union.

Those who knew him would describe him as a very kind, funny, and empathetic man with a sharp wit.

His family say he felt very committed to Dundee, particularly through his support for local charities.

He is survived by Valerie, whom he married in 1957 and their four children, Andrew, Lucy, Kate and Sally as well as 13 grandchildren.