A much-loved Largs coffee shop will close this week as family, friends and the local community prepare to say their final farewell to co-owner Andy Paterson, who passed away suddenly last month at the age of 59.
Andy, who owned and ran Coffee on the Corner alongside his wife Caron, died unexpectedly on 19 October, leaving behind his heartbroken wife, stepson Zac, and a business the couple had worked together to bring to life.
His funeral will take place on Wednesday, 11 November, with the funeral procession expected to pass Coffee on the Corner at approximately 2pm to 2.10pm, giving members of the local community an opportunity to pay their final respects to the man affectionately known as the “Bossman”.
In a touching update shared on the business’s Facebook page on Monday morning, the family thanked customers for the kindness, support and memories they had shared during an incredibly difficult time.
“Hi everyone. Just wanted to say thank you for all the support in the shop last week. Use made a really hard time much easier with your chats, cuddles and memories you shared with Andy. We will be closed this week as it’s Andy’s funeral on Wednesday. We will be going by the shop on route to his final resting place about 2/2.10pm for anyone who wishes to pay their final respects to the “Bossman”. The shop will be back open from Monday 16th November. Thank you again."
Coffee on the Corner was far more than just a business to Andy and Caron. What began as Andy’s dream became a reality through determination, hard work and the couple’s shared commitment to making it a success.
Following his sudden passing, Caron shared a heartbreaking tribute to her husband, soulmate and business partner, recalling how he had decided to take a chance on opening the coffee shop.
“Coffee on the corner was Andy’s dream & something he just decided “f*** it, now or never” and boy did he go for it. From a small dream to a big reality he gave it his all.”
Despite the devastation of losing her husband and business partner, Caron has expressed her determination to continue running Coffee on the Corner in his memory, ensuring the business they built together remains part of his lasting legacy.
“This is not goodbye to his coffee shop, if anything I need to make this work and keep his legacy going. I just ask for some time to get my head around this and come back with fire in my belly for my husband.”
A GoFundMe fundraiser was also established by Andy’s sister-in-law following his passing, raising nearly £2,000 to help support Caron and Zac with funeral expenses and financial pressures during their time of grief.
The family has expressed its gratitude for the messages, kindness and support received since Andy’s death, with customers sharing memories and offering comfort in the coffee shop the couple worked so hard to establish.
Coffee on the Corner will remain closed throughout this week, reopening on Monday, 16 November.
On Wednesday afternoon, as Andy makes his final journey past the very business he and Caron built together, those who knew him will have the opportunity to gather and say goodbye.
And while Andy may no longer be standing alongside Caron at Coffee on the Corner, the dream they shared will continue through her determination to carry on what they started together.