Tributes paid to 'popular' Scots airport worker who died after decades of service

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Tributes have been paid to a 'popular' Scots airport worker with decades of service after he passed away last month. Gordon Martin passed away peacefully at the age of 79 at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on January 8, reports Aberdeen Live.The 79-year-old had worked at Aberdeen International Airport since 1973 and was on hand to witness the aviation industry revolutionise over the years.When Gordon first moved north from a job at Prestwick in 1973, the aviation industry was unrecognisable from today with the popularity of foreign holidays only just starting taking off with ordinary Scots.He was part of the catering team at the airport and served drinks and food before take off, and got to meet members of the Royal family.Once, he made Princess Margaret an omelette after her flight had been delayed.

Through this royal connection Gordon managed to arrange for the Duchess of Cornwall to open the new BA Lounge in Aberdeen in 1996.Gordon was known to enjoy a laugh and became renowned for transforming the airport lounge with stunning displays to celebrate occasions like Halloween, Easter or Burns Night.BA even honoured him with an award for the best staff member they didn’t employ.A tribute from Aberdeen International Airport reads: "Aberdeen International Airport was saddened to learn of the passing of a popular face for many years across the airport, Gordon Martin."Fondness for Gordon is never hard to find at Aberdeen, the snow clearing teams of years gone by were always well fed by him."A total professional, anything he could get involved with at the airport he would gladly take part in.

If he needed to shake a charity tin, help organise the BA Ball or simply wear a silly hat, Gordon was there and cared."People agree that Gordon