Douglas Watson

Posted: July 23, 2024

DOUGLAS WATSON, a former engineer at the Daily Record, died on April 14 [2024], aged 79.

A trained marine engineer before joining the Record, Douglas was one of a few who worked at all three SDR sites – Hope Street, Anderson Quay and Cardonald. Born in Maryhill Glasgow, he was an accomplished amateur footballer. At the Record, he was an active trade union member – ex-Foc and Imperial Father – and a popular press room technician. He retired on ill-health grounds about 20 years ago. He liked to spend his winters in Goa, and passed away a few months after returning home from there.

He is survived by his two daughters and his grandchildren, and and his partner of almost 30 years, Nancy.