Tributes to Former Dundee Lord Provost Bob Duncan
Tributes have been paid to Bob Duncan, the former lord provost of Dundee, who has passed away at the age of 79.
The Dundee-born former SNP councillor assumed the role of lord provost in May 2012 and served for five years before resigning due to a minor stroke.
Duncan was initially elected as a councillor for Balgay in 2003, and following boundary changes in 2007, he represented the Lochee ward, which incorporated Balgay.
Comments from Current Lord Provost Bill Campbell
Bill Campbell, the current Dundee lord provost, described Duncan as an "approachable, kind man." Speaking at a full council meeting, Campbell said:
"I found Bob to have great empathy and understanding, always willing to help those who asked for help.
He was a source of great strength to me, and he also had a humorous side I enjoyed.
I will always be the better for having known this approachable kind man, a wonderful lord provost, and I personally will miss him."
Personal Remembrances from Councillor Stewart Hunter
Councillor Stewart Hunter, who has known Duncan for over 40 years as a close family friend, shared his reflections:
"(Bob and his wife Brenda) were good friends to my mum, really close to my children, and particularly my son, who almost saw Bob as a surrogate grandfather.
He was the perfect person to be lord provost.
His thoughts were always with other people first and foremost.
It's a huge loss to Brenda and the family, it's a huge loss to me and my family, and it's a huge loss to the city as well."
Career Background
Prior to his political career, Bob Duncan worked at local printing company Valentine's and at Mossman Memorials.
Story by local democracy reporter Liam Rutherford
