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Daily Record
03-08-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Scots baker's widow 'overwhelmed' as fundraiser for family hits over £20,000
Steven Buchan, who owned Vegan Bay Bakery, sadly died at the age of 33 The partner of an award-winning Scottish bakery owner has expressed her gratitude after more than £20,000 was raised for her family. Steven Buchan sadly died at the age of 33, with his wife Zoe Buchan announcing the news of his sudden death on social media earlier this week. He had been the owner of Vegan Bay Bakery in Aberdeen, which was launched in 2019. As reported in Aberdeen Live, it went to open shops in Balmedie and Peterhead. However, it has ceased trading following his unexpected death, with Zoe launching a JustGiving page on behalf of her family and their three children, Lilly, Phoebe and Paddy. She says the page has also been launched to give Steven the "funeral he deserves", with an outpouring of support seeing thousands donated to the Buchan family. In a post on the JustGiving page, Zoe said: "I lost my beautiful husband Steve suddenly and unexpectedly this week. As most of you will know he was the Vegan Bay Baker. "He leaves behind myself and our three beautiful children. I am hoping to raise enough money to give him the funeral he deserves and to have for our children. "I am so overwhelmed by all the offers of support and help, all the lovely messages I've had, I really appreciate everyone who has been so kind, sharing stories of him, how wonderful he was, he was the best daddy to our kids and husband to me. We already miss him so much x." Tributes flooded in online from friends, customers, and fellow businesses after it was announced that Steven had passed away. A post on the Vegan Bay Baker Facebook page received hundreds of comments of condolence within the hours after it was displayed online.
Scottish Sun
30-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Boss of much-loved Scots bakery dies suddenly as heartbroken wife pays tribute to ‘soul mate'
'BEACON OF LIGHT' Boss of much-loved Scots bakery dies suddenly as heartbroken wife pays tribute to 'soul mate' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE boss of a much-loved Scots bakery has died suddenly leaving his wife "broken". Steven Buchan, who launched Vegan Bay Baker alongside partner Zoe, passed away unexpectedly this week. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Vegan Bay Baker founder Steven Buchan has died aged 33 Credit: Vegan Bay Bakery 2 His devastated wife Zoe shared the tragic news on social media Credit: Vegan Bay Bakery Tributes have flooded in for the 33-year-old, described as an "inspiration" and "beacon of light". The dad-of-three founded his bakery in 2019 and later opened three branches in Aberdeen, Peterhead and Balmedie. Vegan Bay Baker ceased trading immediately following Steve's death. Sharing the tragic news on social media, devastated Zoe Buchan wrote: "I am deeply saddened to announce the sudden and unexpected death of my beautiful husband, Steven. "As you all know, Steve was the Vegan Bay Baker. Following his death, our business has ceased trading. "I ask you all to keep us in your thoughts as we go through this, myself, our children and his mum and dad. It's pain I've never felt before, and I am broken. "Steve leaves behind myself, and his three beautiful children Lilly, Phoebe and Paddy. I am asking for some privacy at this time, and for people to please respect that. "I will share funeral details in due course." She continued: "I am absolutely broken, Steven was my entire world, we started this business together in our home and I know so many of you adored him. 'He really did bring so much light into our lives. Chart-topping Scots DJ dies suddenly as devastated music stars pay tributes "We already miss him so much. "I love you so much, Steve. 15 years we've been together, my soul mate, my best friend, my whole world." Tributes flooded in online from friends, customers and fellow businesses following the tragic news. One person wrote: "Heartbreaking to read this. Steve was an inspiration, always smiling and happy, but such a hard worker too. He was the best baker EVER." Another said: "I am so sorry to read this. Steve was a beacon of light every time that I had the absolute pleasure of working with him. My heart breaks for you all. Sending you love and strength for the weeks and months that lie ahead." A third added: "So sorry for your loss! He was such a friendly, smiley guy. He also brought our family great happiness with his delicious vegan bakes." A fourth put: "So sorry for your loss, Steven was a wonderful man and boss. My thoughts and my family's thoughts are all with you, RIP Stephen. Fly with the angels and dance with the stars, you will be sorely missed." A fifth added: "Sending hugs to the VBB family, so sorry for your loss! Steve's creations were one of my favourite things about living in Aberdeen. May he rest in peace."
