Tributes paid to well-known Scottish dairy farmer

Tributes are being paid to well-known dairy farmer Derek Roan (71), who died in hospital following an incident on his household farm.

“It’s with deepest disappointment to announce the tragic loss of life of Derek Roan at Barnbarroch Farm,” Roan’s Dairy mentioned on Fb.

“We’re completely devastated and nonetheless in shock to what has occurred and it’ll take a while for us to come back to phrases of not having him round.”

Derek is survived by his spouse Kathleen; his kids Stuart, Steven and Leeane; his children-in-law Aylett, Tracey and Tony; and his grandchildren Fergus, Fraser, Andrew, Lucy, Daisy and Skye.

“He will likely be sadly missed by all,” the publish added.

Particulars of his loss of life are publicly unknown, nevertheless it’s not being handled as suspicious, based on the police.

A Police Scotland spokesperson mentioned: “On Monday, June 20, 2022, we have been made conscious of the loss of life of a 71-year-old man in Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.

“The loss of life just isn’t being handled as suspicious and a report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

Nicely-known farmer

Derek was well-known throughout the farming neighborhood – in addition to different circles.

Roan’s Dairy is a sixth-generation household farm milking pedigree Holstein cows in Dumfries and Galloway since 1891.

The household featured on BBC Two’s agricultural present That Farming Life, a docuseries following the struggles and triumphs of various farming households.

Amongst these giving condolences are Holstein Scotland South, South West Scotland Holstein Membership and Holstein UK.

“Holstein UK are saddened to listen to of the passing of Derek Roan, our condolences are along with his household right now.”

A whole lot extra tributes have been paid to the farmer on-line.