A final farewell to hero of the Clyde

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A final farewell to hero of the Clyde

Family and friends paid tribute today to shipyards’ legend Jimmy Reid at funeral services in Rothesay and Glasgow.

Jimmy Reid funeral - slideshow

 

A day of events to commemorate the life of the former trade unionist began in the isle of Bute. He chose to live there with his wife Joan after his retirement after enjoying childhood holidays.