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He had been married to Helen for 64 years. Together they had five children: Morag, Neil, Graeme, Alistair and Elaine; as well being survived by eight grandchildren (to whom he was called 'papa'), and two great-grandchildren. His eldest granddaughter, Sally, had died at the age of 27 having lived with
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Dornoch Golf Club. He wrote a book, entitled "The Royal Dornoch Golf Club" about its history.
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