Douglas Whitelaw, the last Provost of Castle Douglas, has passed away peacefully in his sleep.
He was born, raised and lived his entire life in the town, except for his service in the RAF during and just after World War Two.
Prior to being called up, he began work as a clerk at the railway station. Upon his return he joined Bell Ogilvy and Wallets Marts before joining the Dalbeattie Finance Company where he worked until he retired as a director in 1990.
