Perth Characters who are now deid!


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It's a pity that some people on here had little sympathy for Andy5***.  Obviously struggling after his Foreign Legion He found this site as a connection back to the town he loved and was given a cold response by many. See is hoping he is okay. 

Aye Athens until it happens to you , it takes time for people to open up and when they open up it takes one little comment to destroy them.

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Christeen Ansell (nee Ruthven, formerly Payne) has lost her recent battle with cancer late last week.
Before moving away from Perth some years ago, Christeen played a major role in the life of the Amateur Operatic Society for over 30 years. During that time she served the Society as President, Vice President, Secretary, Committee Member and prompt, but it was as an actor, singer and dancer that she was best known to the members and our audiences.
 Christeen’s exceptional soprano voice and her ability to play both beautiful romantic roles and brilliant comic characters made her the obvious choice to play leading roles in many of our productions, notably as Nellie in South Pacific, Charity in Sweet Charity, Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls and Ado Annie in Oklahoma, but she was equally happy being a valued member of the chorus or dance team. In our “amateur” society she was a true “professional”, and before leaving Perth was made a Life Member in recognition of the commitment she had made during her time with the Society. 


Christeen formerly worked with "The GA" and was married to Vic Payne also formerly GA before marrying Trevor Ansell and ultimately emigrating to Spain.

She's survived by her children Siobhan and Christopher and her 3 grandchildren.

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Warm tributes have been paid to former Perth football referee Bill Young, who has died at the age of 87.

After leaving Balhousie Boys’ School, Bill – known as Willie – embarked on farm work before taking up a post with Dewar’s Whisky in Perth. He stayed with the firm until ‘retiring’ at the age of 58.

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After a short period without working, Bill began a seasonal job as a leisure assistant at Dewars Rink. He remained in that position until the age of 80 when ill-health forced him to give it up.

Away from work, Bill was a hugely popular figure in local and national football circles. The beautiful game was his passion and he was the man in the middle in the Perth area from the 1960s until the 1980s, mostly taking charge of juvenile games.

He refereed a number of juvenile cup finals including the East of Scotland Cup final of 1974/75, a Scottish Under 18s Cup final, Under 13 Shield final in 1986/87, PJFL League Cup final in 1982/83, PAFA Cup final 1986/87, Juvenile Association Scottish Cup final 1973/74, SJFA Under 14s final 1980/81, Scottish Juvenile Cup 1970/71 and PJFA Cup final in 1975/76. There was also a fourth official appearance at a Scotland versus Wales Under 15 match on April 4, 1987.

After handing over his cards for a final time in his sixties, Bill began bowling and played at Darnhall, Bridge of Earn and Needless Road, where he won a number of triples trophies.

Former work colleague Dougie Yeats said he would always be grateful to Bill for igniting his own passion for refereeing.

Dougie said: “He was a stickler for discipline and cracked down hard on players who showed dissent or threatened his authority by questioning his competency of decision-making.”

“He was a Glasgow Rangers supporter, but never broadcast it and one of his proudest moments was when he was a linesman at a match at Simpson Park which involved Jeanfield Swifts and a Rangers Select.

“And while he was reluctant to referee unofficial football matches, he decided to accept an invitation to referee a game involving Dewar’s who played in the DCL League.

“Obviously the Dewar’s players, most of whom were workmates, were expecting a few favours from Bill, but none were forthcoming.

“This led to a few players voicing an opinion with eventually two players being dismissed. Bill was never asked back!”

Bill is survived by wife Lena, daughter Carolyn, son-in-law James and granddaughter Rachel. The funeral will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, April 18, at Perth Crematorium.

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Sad to hear tonight of the passing of an elderly neighbour in Scone Jimmy Carroll (retired painter and decorator) who some may know on here. An avid Celtic supporter who also had a soft spot for Saints and often reminisced about the Ormond team.

RIP Jimmy.

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Found out that old Bill Wilkie - of Wilkie's Music House - passed away last night.

Perth fowk will have fond memories of a decent man.

That's a shame, bought a few things from Wilkies over the years. Bill did a lot of the accordion and piano sales Billy Coburn who I think was married to Bills daughter was the drum man. Great shop in its day and supported and supported by Perthshire musicians, largely thanks to the legandary Wilkies card! 

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That's a shame, bought a few things from Wilkies over the years. Bill did a lot of the accordion and piano sales Billy Coburn who I think was married to Bills daughter was the drum man. Great shop in its day and supported and supported by Perthshire musicians, largely thanks to the legandary Wilkies card! 

Aye, Bill Coburn ended up taking over the shop. He and his wife Diane's daughter owns a dancewear shop in Perth and their son plays drums with the band Belle and Sebastian.

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Not seen Paddy for many years i remember when the Grammar School was being built as the first year apprentice I used to go and get the filled rolls for the electricians on the site! luckily I could drive by then and used use the company van to go down to Ade the bakery at the junction of Balhousie street and Dunkeld road (The old drum shop). Paddy had the order for the labourers, Bricklayers,

One day no van was there so we faced the prospect of a walk to the shop and back,

Paddy:- Phuckit gets the Dumper truck and we head down to the shop black Diesel Fumes spewing out everywhere from this old dumper truck, parks it out in the street and we get the rolls and back up the road. some Boy RIP.  

    

 

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