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Defibrillator tribute in honour of popular Lanarkshire stalwart

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A vital lifesaving device has been installed in an Airdrie village in lasting tribute to a much-loved community stalwart known as “the gentleman of Greengairs”.

Peter Downie, a former miner who was well known for maintaining the Stanrigg memorial site and serving with the local children’s committee and as vice-chair of the area’s community council, died in September at the age of 83.

Now he is being remembered with the installation of a defibrillator in the centre of the community – fittingly placed at Stanrigg memorial hall which he was instrumental in helping to develop as a member of Greengairs’ community groups.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Peter worked as a coal miner for four decades in collieries across central Scotland, retiring in 1993, and was at the heart of the village where he had been born and lived his whole life.His funeral was attended by hundreds of friends representing the many groups and associations he was connected with; and neighbours in his home community wanted to remember his contribution with a suitable memorial.

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