Peacefully after illness, in Marian House, Edinburgh, 26th August, aged 94. His funeral will be at St Columba's RC, Upper Gray Street where he was an active and dedicated parishioner
Devoted widower of Sheila, a much-loved father, grandfather, uncle and godfather. He is survived by five children and ten grandchildren.
Vince was a civil servant throughout his career, retiring, in 1990, as Assistant Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland. From 1972-4 he served as First Secretary (Agriculture) at the Washington DC Embassy.
A mainstay of Prestonfield Golf Club (and courses in East Lothian), he had also played rugby (for Melville FP) and Cricket (Civil Service Strollers). Graduate of Edinburgh, Reading and Michigan State Universities.
He enjoyed singing and playing guitar throughout his life and was an opera enthusiast
Service
DATE AND TIME
Monday 14th September 2026, 11:00am
ADDRESS
St Columbas Rc Church - Edinburgh - Eh9 1Sn, 9 Upper Gray Street, Edinburgh, EH9 1SN
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Committal
DATE AND TIME
Monday 14th September 2026, 1:00pm
ADDRESS
Mortonhall Crematorium Main Chapel, 30B Howden Hall Road, EH16 6TX
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Reception
DATE AND TIME
Monday 14th September 2026, 2:00pm
ADDRESS
Prestonfield Golf Club, 6 Priestfield Road North, Edinburgh, EH16 5HS
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