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In Memoriam
THE SCOTTISH BAKER IN MEMORIUM
Scott Anderson, Training & Quality Manager
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JOSEPH (JOE) WALKER OBE 1937 – 2021 – WALKER’S SHORTBREAD
Joe Walker aged 83 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday 7 October 2021.
Joe was born in Elgin on 3 December 1937, son of the late James and Winnie Walker and an older brother to Marjorie and James. Joe went to school in Aberlour before continuing his education at Robert Gordon’s College in Aberdeen. After completing school in Aberdeen at 17, he returned to the family business for an initial summer job and never left.... Having learned his trade and becoming a Master Baker, he was encouraged by his father and uncle to develop the Company and as such, he was both instrumental and the initial driving force necessary, in turning the Company from a small village bakery into what Walker’s Shortbread has become today. When Joe started with the Company in 1955 they employed around 20 people. The number of employees increased steadily over the years until it reached a peak figure of over 1,700. He was immensely proud of the Company, the brand and the staff and he took a great deal of delight and satisfaction in being able to offer opportunities to many local people who shared his ambition, passion and drive. Joe remained a Company Director following his retirement from his day to day duties as Managing Director on 6 August 2020. Having joined the Company in 1955, he attained 66 years service, of which he played a fully active role for 65.
BRYAN ALLELY
Bryan Allely Bryan died on 18 October at 88 years of age.
MAD BATTER STAFF PRESENTED WITH HS1 CERTIFICATES He worked as Sales Representative for Craigmillar and was well thought of by his customers for his knowledge, efficiency Our NFDT training advisor, Pat Finnigan as and friendship, Bryan lived in Gorthleck, been working with the Mad Batter Bakery & Inverness with his partner Joanna. He was a very keen angler, sharing his passion with Honorary Member Robert Ross and the late Past President Jim Lamond. Joanna said that, having been born in the town, he was Café in recent months and was delighted to present staff members Amy and Elaine with their HS1 food handlers certificates in June. also a lifelong Sunderland FC supporter. Bryan is pictured at the 2018 Centenary Club Lunch at the Huntingtower, Perth. Bakery owners David and Graeme are incredibly proud of their achievements. Well done to them both!
