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Heartbroken family pay tribute to Scots dad who raised thousands for local community

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Hundreds of tributes have been paid to a beloved Scots dad who raised thousands for charity and was described as 'pillar of the community' in Leith, Edinburgh.

Lifelong Hibs fan, Dave Caplin, 72, sadly passed away after a battle with cancer on Sunday, October 9. As well as his charitable endevours Davie was known for running Jeneil's jewellery shop in the area with his wife Val, reports Edinburgh Live.

His family say they are 'absolutely devastated' but are deeply moved at the touching memories Leith locals have shared. Speaking to Edinburgh Live, daughter Jenna said: "My parents opened the shop in November 1985 at the old Kirkgate.

My dad named the shop after me and my brother Neil which was really nice."A lot of people would come into the shop and ask for Mr Jeneil, and we'd be like its actually Davie Caplan Jeneil is our names put together."To raise money for charity he would fix jewellery or do anything, it didn't cost him much but he spent ages doing it and could easily take money but he said no just put it in the charity box."The till would be empty and the charity box was brimming full.

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