Liz/Ruth-Absolutely fascinating about your Uncle Donald. It's quite amazing some of the stories that come through when we spark off one another! It would be interesting to see him-I'm sure copies of his work still exist. I wonder what happened to him in later years? Do you have cousins at all from that side of the family?
Peter Hoffmann
Hi Peter, the only cousins were from my father's youngest brother, Alistair - David & Susan Blades. I believe David emigrated to the US but Susan is still in Edinburgh. Esther was in touch with her for a while.
ReplyDeleteAs for Donald, sadly no marriage, no children. In his later years he tinkered with machines, mending things. He was a decorated WW2 RAF veteran. Douglas has photos and other memorabalia, kept up with Donald until his death and was executor of his estate.
Donald went on to repair clocks and one of his repairs was in the mappin and Webb shop in Edinburgh for a while. I think Alistair was also an alcoholic and also ended up as a down and out in Edinburgh. It is amazing to think tat people who started with an excellent background and lots of opportunity dd not make more of themselves.
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