George Easton

Posted: November 28, 2024

GEORGE EASTON, former deputy circulation director at the Daily Record & Sunday Mail, died suddenly on November 26 [2024], aged 77. His family were at his side. George was also an active and valued member of the AMP committee. His funeral will take place at 2.30pm on Thursday, December 12, at Clydebank Crematorium, Crematorium Lodge, Mountblow Rd, Clydebank G81 4SL. (Family flowers only, but donations may be made here:  https://www.justgiving.com/page/george-easton-1732822049881

George Easton joined the Daily Record & Sunday Mail in 1970 as Borders/North of England circulation representative. He moved to Glasgow in 1985, and after holding various senior management appointments, retired in 2005 after 35 years’ service.

When he joined the committee, George said: “Having experienced the traumas of the Maxwell era and the losses at Equitable Life, I feel it only right that I make a personal contribution to the AMP in the hope that current and future pensioners are spared similar uncertainties.”

His son Steve sent us these words of tribute: “George joined the Daily Record and Sunday Mail in 1970 as a circulation representative and built strong relationships with retailers and wholesalers across the region. He could often be seen hurtling around B-roads in the early hours of the morning after being ‘called out’.

“In 1985, George relocated his family from Galashiels to Glasgow when appointed deputy circulation manager of The Sunday Mail. During his time in Anderston Quay he took on several projects in addition to his core responsibilities at the Record, including the launches of the Story of Scotland Partwork and of the Glaswegian, and also accompanied sick kids to a holiday of a lifetime to Disney World in Florida.

“George was one of only a few employees to be ‘banged out’ when he retired as deputy circulation director in 2005 – a privilege normally reserved for printers. In retirement he worked tirelessly to support pensioners as a member of the committee of the Association of Mirror Pensioners.

“My Dad loved being part of the committee and I know would feel passionately about you carrying on your great work. Tributes have flooded in since he passed away, describing him as a true gentleman, fair and a pleasure to work with, whether a colleague or industry partner.”

George is survived by his wife Liz, sons Steve and Garry and his beloved grandchildren Jack, Thomas, Olivia and Amelia.