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A Life well lived Ranald Paterson

Angus Mckenzie, BSA

Ranald had a vast knowledge of the
L-R: Ranald Paterson, Angus McKenzie, Martyn Herriott, Bryan Stockley & Cate Slark
coffee and wider hot beverage industry,
both businesses and their leaders
He invested his time most graciously,
often now in reflection I can see he was
a mentor , without me ever realising it!

He was in every sense a wonderful
man, who left a heartfelt legacy in
all that knew him.

David Veal, Executive Director, ESTA

I first met Ranald in 1981 when he
interviewed me for a job which introduced
me to the coffee industry and for that alone I
am grateful to have known him.
During and after the interview he showed me great kindness
and consideration, two of the many virtues which he
possessed.

I worked with him on and off over the years at ACS, Autobar,
and through the BSA and got to know him as a colleague, a
friend and a mentor.

He will be greatly missed by many, but for me I
will always think of him whenever his beloved
Cally Thistle is mentioned!

Rennick Hodgson: Coffeecare Limited

Ranald will always be remembered for his
generosity of shared knowledge and
endless energy in developing the BSA.

We had great times together sharing a similar
sense of humour, things like Scottish golf red ink
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beyond.
I could easily have written 500 words
of wonderful memories shared by
many founding members.

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