George Jarron (14.04.37 – 27.07.12)

Past President George Jarron died in a tragic accident in Dundee on Friday 27th July 2012

The Scottish meat trade was shocked and extremely saddened to hear of the death of Past President George Jarron. George was killed in an accident in the loading bay at Scott Brothers premises in Strathmartine Road, Dundee.

Although he retired a decade ago the 75 year old, was still a regular visitor to the business which is now run by his sons Scott and George junior.

Born on 14th April 1937 and raised in Dundee, he devoted his entire working life to Scott Brothers, which he ran with his brother David.

At the age of 14 he started working with his father in a shop in Victoria Road, and then moved to manage his own shop in Rosebank Street, at the age of 16. George then moved into a shop and factory on the Hilltown, until he and his brother, David, went into partnership at the current premises at 206 Strathmartine Road, Dundee.

Together George and David developed the business sourcing the best of beef from local markets and farmers. It is now one of the largest butchers businesses in the UK. David died in March 2010 but both he and his elder brother George were popular figures at Caledonian and Forfar markets.

He was an equally popular business figure in Dundee and within the Scottish Federation. George was a stalwart of the Federation Executive getting involved with a great deal of the representative work, the Scottish Meat Trade Fair and he was still a great supporter of SFMTA's regional meetings. He served as President in the year 1989-90 and was on the board of Quality Meat Scotland for five years from 2003. He also devoted time to the Fleshers, one of the Nine Incorporated Trades in Dundee and was the Chairman of St Andrews Abattoir Company.

George Jarron who was predeceased by his wife Mary in December 2010, is survived by his children George, Scott and Kirsty and grandchildren Andrew, Scott, Thomas, Eve and Ailsa. The meat trade in Scotland has lost a very good friend.