Gordon Henderson: Tributes paid to Edinburgh small business supporter who died suddenly aged 52

Tributes have come flooding in for the Federation of Small Businesses’ Gordon Henderson who died suddenly last week.
Gordon Henderson who died suddenly last week.Gordon Henderson who died suddenly last week.
Gordon Henderson who died suddenly last week.

Gordon Henderson, regional development manager in Scotland for the Federation of Small businesses (FSB) was ‘known for his warm wit and ability to bring out the best of those around him’, according to FSB colleagues.

The 52-year-old tragically passed away last week after he was with FSB for nearly 13 years.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Mr Henderson’s family have set up a donation page in his memory with proceeds going to the RNLI. So far, the page has raised over £2,500.

An FSB spokesperson said: “It is with the profound sadness of everyone at the Federation of Small Businesses that we will lay to rest our dear friend and colleague, Gordon Henderson, Regional Development Manager for Scotland, who tragically passed away last week.

"He will be deeply missed by current and former colleagues across the organisation.

"He is survived by his beloved wife, Alice, and their three children who he adored.”

Read More
Tributes to Fife teen who dies from cancer months after recording song with Ella...
Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Matt Bishop, a former colleague said: “I’m very sad to hear the news that my old Autosport colleague Gordon Henderson has died after a heart attack.

"He was one of the good guys.

"Like all his old Haymarket mates, I hereby send heartfelt condolences to his widow & 3 children.”

Rachael Hamilton MSP for Scottish Borders said: “So sorry to hear this. Remembering our friend and colleague Gordon Henderson.”

Margaret Gibson OBE said: “Absolutely tragic news. Gordon was an authentic and committed supporter of small businesses.”

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Gordon's funeral will take place at St John's and Kings Park Church, Dalkeith on the January 15 at 2:00 pm.

A message from the Editor:

Thank you for reading this article. We're more reliant on your support than ever as the shift in consumer habits brought about by Coronavirus impacts our advertisers.

If you haven't already, please consider supporting our trusted, fact-checked journalism by taking out a digital subscription.

Related topics: