DAVID MOFFAT THOMSON

MR THOMSON died on 10 May 2018, aged 89, after a “hugely active life in the community”.

Mr Thomson was born at Lambden, Scotland, and lived there all his life, marrying Claire and bringing up two daughters and a son. He had a great love of horses, winning 14 point-to-points and training numerous winners including his home-bred Half Awake to win the Greenall Whitley Handicap Chase at Haydock.

Mr Thomson was a steward at Kelso Racecourse for years and joined the board in 1973, serving as chairman from 1986 to 2004.

He was chairman of the Northern Area Point to Point Association for 18 years, during a popular time for the sport when entries were so large that races were often divided. In his latter years, he took a huge interest and great pride in his son Sandy’s successes on the racecourse.

“With his great commitment to racing, one has to wonder how he found the time to take on the role of master and huntsman of the Berwickshire Hunt, a role he performed with enormous skill for 16 years,” said friend Peter Leggate. “He was greatly helped by his two late joint-masters, Rob Tullie and Tom Morgan.

“Davie was a well-loved deputy lieutenant, an elder and session clerk of Eccles Church for many years, a great singer at many Burns’ suppers and community events and wonderful company.

“He will be greatly missed, for his company, his wise counsel and commitment to so many organisations. He touched the lives of countless people, who will miss him enormously.”

He is survived by sister Jean, son Sandy and daughters Alison and Jane.