It is with great sadness that I must inform members that one of our members, Ian Spencer, died on Friday evening in Dalbeattie, doing what he loved, driving an HGV. Ian had been one of our longest standing members, always keen, always wanting to learn and was a very regular attender at monthly meetings weekly meetings, professional demonstrators and their masterclasses (whenever his driving duties permitted).
Ian’s health had not been good in the last few years, especially his heart, and he had been advised not to drive HGVs for a while, but had returned to driving after treatment and the doctor’s blessing quite some time ago. It seems that on Friday he had been returning his lorry to Palnackie, where his wife Jan was waiting for him, when he had a massive heart attack and died at the wheel.
I will miss Ian and his enthusiasm, his different way of looking at things and his dedication to the club.
Our sympathies go out to Jan and the family.
Ian Bendall, Funeral directors announce the following:
Ian Spencer (Joe)
Very suddenly on 15th September 2023, Ian Spencer (Joe), Marle Terrace, Castle Douglas. Beloved husband of Janet, loved stepfather of the late Emma, loving grandpa of Kyle and a much loved brother in law and uncle E. Funeral service will take place in Castle Douglas Parish Church on Saturday 7th October at 10.00am followed by interment in Castle Douglas Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited to attend. Family flowers only please, If so desired, donations to The British Heart Foundation and Macmillan Cancer Support may be given at the service.
Rolf Buwert (Chairman)