Doug Soutar

Many of the older brigade of ‘Loons’ supporters in particular would have been saddened to hear at the end of last week of the passing of lifelong supporter Doug Soutar at the age of 85 after a short illness.

Doug was not only a supporter however. A born and bred Forfarian he twice served the club as a Director firstly in the mid eighties and for a further short spell in the early nineties.

On both occasions his wise counselling on many matters was much valued by his fellow board members.

He will also be well remembered as the co-author of the Club’s Centenary History, giving up so much of his time researching in particular the ‘Loons’ early years from 1885 onwards for what turned out to be a sell out publication.

Doug remained a season ticket holder and Station Park regular right up until last season.

Doug a proud pupil of Forfar Academy in his youth went on to study at St. Andrews University before entering the teaching profession reaching headmaster status prior to becoming a Principal Lecturer at Dundee College of Education.

He was also a keen supporter of Strathmore Cricket Club and a playing member of Forfar Golf Club as well as a past master of Lodge Glamis.

Doug is survived by his wife of many years Pat, daughter Fiona and son Fraser and their families.

The thoughts of all connected with Forfar Athletic Football Club are with them at this sad time.

The club has indeed lost a true supporter and a more importantly a great friend.

His funeral service will take place in the East and Old Parish Church on Thursday first at 1.15 pm followed by internment at Forfar Cemetery.