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Originally printed on July 3, 2024.
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RANKIN (Strichen/Stuartfield) It is with great sadness we announce the passing at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, on Sunday, June 23, 2024, with his children by the side of Bruce Campbell Rankin (former Art Teacher at Mintlaw Academy and the surrounding area), aged 77 years. Loving dad of Tabitha and David, dear father-in-law to Rachael, very proud grandad of Abi, Fin, Islay and Evie, a much loved brother of Alan and brother-in-law of Alison and good friend to many. Funeral service from Alexander Buchan & Son Funeral Chapel, Denmark Street, Fraserburgh on Tuesday, July 16, at 11am, thereafter cremation private. Flowers welcome but donations may also be given in lieu, if so desired at Chapel door in aid of Sywell Aviation Museum. Bruce will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

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So long old friend

Matthew Watkin

25 July 2024
I knew Bruce as a Teacher, a mentor and friend. I first met Bruce as an Art Teacher in Mintlaw Primary, being interested in cars his Nissan sportscar was very notable. He had a lovely, gentle presence teaching us young pre-teens art. I recall a few trips to Aden in those young years drawing and scratching our "best" recreation of the Flaura and fauna. However, as I progressed from Primary to Secondary school, I approached Mr. Rankin to give me drum lessons. I was about 14 at the time, and he gave up his personal time in lunch breaks to teach me various rudiments. That led to a side gig assisting him in one of the school productions of our winter play sharing drum and permissions duties. He also sourced my very drum kit and constructed it in our spare room. We have home video of Bruce talking me through the various "nuts and bolts". I now live in Texas, my sister sent me the new today of Bruce's passing. I know he would be very proud to know that 30 years later I am still drumming regular, happily married with two children. Throughout the years, my Mum still living in Mintlaw would mention to me that she had seen Bruce down at the square or heard of him playing with the Big Band somewhere. He made a lasting impression on me and will never be forgotten. I am sending my love to the family. Matthew

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Press And Journal

02 July 2024
Please accept our condolences at this difficult time.

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