The wife of former Hibs owner Sir Tom Farmer has died at their home in Edinburgh.
Lady Anne Farmer was married to Tom for 56 years and passed away on May 1 'surrounded by family'.
In a statement released to the Telegraph, it read: "Lady Anne Farmer (née Scott), Edinburgh, at home on Monday May 1 surrounded by the love of her family. Wife to Sir Tom for fifty-six years, a mother and a grandmother, she will be at the centre of our hearts and a presence in our lives forever."
There will be a funeral mass held at St Kentigern’s Church, Parkgrove Avenue, Edinburgh Monday May 15 at 11am.
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The entrepreneur Sir Tom often accredited his business success to his wife who he married in 1967. Together they had one daughter, one son, and four grandchildren.
In an interview, the business tycoon said: “When people ask me what the secrets to my success have been, I say that I married the girl next door.
“Ann and I went to school together and we have been married for many years.
“Business has always been a part of my life and Anne understands this. I never felt guilty when I was working and I wasn’t at home, nor did I feel guilty when I was at home and not working.
“I think that it is all about getting the balance right.”
Born in Leith in 1940, Sir Tom came into his first fortune after he sold his tyre business in 1969 for £450,00 before founding the Kwik Fit chain of garages in 1971 which became the world's largest independent tyre and automotive repair specialists.
He then sold that to Ford in 1999 for more than £1 billion.
The philanthropist went on to buy 90 per cent of Hibernian FC in 2003 before selling it to American businessman Ronald Gordon in July 2019.
While Sir Tom mentioned he wasn't a huge fan of football, at the time of his sale, Hibs were being threatened by being taken over by the owner of their rivals Hearts. However, he said he felt it was important to the local community that the Easter Road team should continue to exist after he was told by campaigners that his grandfather had saved the club from bankruptcy approximately 100 years earlier.
Over the years, Lady Anne and Sir Tom were well-known for their philanthropy and gifted a Nativity scene designed by Tim Chalk to the people of Edinburgh.
Lady Anne’s funeral is to be held Monday May 11 at the capital’s St Kentigern’s Church.
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