Former SGF President and Chief Executive Lawrie Dewar has passed away at the age of 87.
Lawrie served as President of the Federation between 1975 and 1976, before taking on the role of Chief Executive between 1980 and 2000.
He was awarded the MBE for services to the grocery industry in 1996. Following his departure from SGF he continued to be a regular attendee at SGF conferences and was awarded Honorary Membership of the Federation in 2021.
SGF Chief Executive Pete Cheema said: “Lawrie was a true stalwart and his contribution to our sector cannot be overstated. We are all deeply saddened by the loss, and our thoughts go out to his children and family.
“Lawrie gave many years of service to SGF and continued to be a passionate spokesperson for grocers and the convenience sector right up to his passing. It was always a joy to see him at our events and he remained a fount of support and sound advice for the organisation.”
The reception into church is to be held at 7pm on 2 May, at the Holy Family Church in Dunblane. The funeral will be held at 11am on 3 May at St Margaret’s Memorial RC, in Dunfermline. Lunch will be provided following the internment, at Garvock House Hotel.
