Death Notices

DAYMOND (Portknockie/Cullen/Liverpool). Peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, 2nd November, 2024, Sarah, aged 75 years. Much loved mum of Jude and Phill and a proud gran of Willow and Travis. A celebration of Sarah's life will be held at Moray Crematorium, on Friday, 15th November, at 2.30pm, to which all are welcome. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired, may be given in lieu, in aid of Oxfam, in loving memory of Sarah. Jude, Phill, Willow and Travis would love you to wear any colour you wish, as well as any handmade, knitted or crocheted items, to reflect Sarah's love of craft. She will be so sorely missed. "May your God go with you".

PORTER (Inverurie/Macduff). It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of our dear mam, Patricia Lesley Porter (nee Stephen), aged 77 years young at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Tuesday, 24th September, 2024. Following a very short illness, she passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, leaving behind a lifetime of love and cherished memories. Beloved wife of the late Pat, devoted mam to Terri, Chris and the late Stephen, loving sister to James and the late Margaret and extremely proud grandma to Glen and Charlie! A loyal friend to many who will be sorely missed, she will be forever in our hearts. Funeral private at her own request.

CLARK (Buckie). Peacefully, at Dr.Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Sunday, 22nd September, 2024, Mary (Bunty) (nee Hunter), sadly passed away. Dearly loved wife of Alan, loving mam of Linda and dear mother-in-law of Norman, proud granny of Tracey and Shaun and Gordon and Victoria, great-granny of Jack, John, Joe and Jamie and a dear friend. Funeral service will be held at Buckie South & West Church, on Wednesday, 2nd October, at 11am; interment thereafter in Buckie West Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu if desired at the church door for the Stroke Ward, Dr. Gray's, Elgin.

FALCONER (Portessie). It is with profound sadness and much love that the family of Helen Falconer (nee Scott), wish to announce her passing, at Netherha Care Home, on Monday, 23rd September, 2024, at the age of 93 years. Beloved wife of the late James, devoted mum of John, Irene, Robert and the late Michael, Kathleen, Helen and Jimmy, also a much loved granny, great-granny, great-great-granny, sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many. Funeral service to be private at Helen's own request. She will be very sorely missed. Enquiries to Joe Dawsons Funeral Home, Buckie.

HIRD (Keith) Suddenly on Wednesday, 14th August, 2024, Meta (nee Johnston), aged 81 years, sadly passed away. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian, much loved mum of Lawrence, dear mother-in-law to Daphne, loving and proud granny of Kenneth and Amy and great-granny to Freya, dear sister and a good friend to many. Funeral service will be held at St. Rufus Church, Keith, on Tuesday, 10th September, at 11am, to which all friends are welcome. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, for Cancer Research UK.

TAYLOR (Banff). Peacefully, at Chalmers Hospital, on Saturday, 6th July, 2024, Hilda, aged 79 years. Loving and dearly loved wife of John, adored mum of John, Una and Alan, dear mother-in-law of Shona, Graham and Lynsey and a very proud and devoted granny to John, Lisa, Jake, Daniel, Callum, Milly, Evie and Alan and a much loved sister, sister-in-law, auntie, cousin and friend to many. Sorely missed and forever loved. Funeral private at her own request.

RIDDOCH (Edinburgh, formerly of Huntly). Patsy, nee Taylor, passed away at Ferryfield House Community Hospital, Edinburgh, on Monday, 11th March, 2024, aged 85 years. Daughter of the late Patrick and Elizabeth (Bessie) Taylor, much loved wife of the late John Riddoch and a devoted mum and granny. A graveside service for interment of ashes will be held at Broomhill Cemetery, Keith, on Tuesday, 9th July, 2024, at 1.30pm, to which all family and friends are welcome.

LAING Kathryn Macrae, daughter of Thomas Laing and Ethel Laing (nee Mair), on 6th June, 2024, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. Funeral private. The family wish to thank the medical and nursing staff at Raigmore Hospital and the carers at Keltic Care for their professionalism and kindness. Kathryn will be greatly missed by her friends and family.

HAY (Findochty/Buckie). Peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, 5th June, 2024, Jemima 'Mina' (nee Esson), in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late William 'Willie', much loved mam of Craig, special mother-in-law of Fiona, proud grandma of Brandon and a good friend to many. A celebration of Mina's life will be held at Buckie North Church, on Monday, 17th June, at 11am; thereafter to Burnside Cemetery, Rathven. She will be forever in our hearts.

MIDDLETON (Arradoul/Buckie). Peacefully, at hame at The Greenies, Slackend, Portgordon, on Friday, 17th May, 2024, Jean (nee Fraser), aged 83 years. Beloved wife o' the late Ian, loving mam tae Ian, Jean and Morag, a proud granny tae Barry, Denna, Liam, Fearghas, Megan and Kyngsley and doting great-granny tae Monroe and Devyn. Also, a dear sister tae Nancy and the late George, Jamesy, Alice, Janet and Alex and a special auntie o' Fiona and Shirley. Funeral service to be private at Jean's ain request. If you would like tae mak' a donation in loving memory o' Jean, please do so in aid o' Feeling Blue or Marie Curie. She wis a truly special person and will be sic' a sair miss. Enquiries to Joe Dawsons Funeral Home, Buckie.

MCALLISTER Suddenly, at home in Banff, on Thursday, 2nd May, 2024, Martin, a much loved dad, brother and uncle. Will be sorely missed by all. Funeral service to celebrate Martin's life will be held at the service rooms of Sturrock, Comb and Davidson, 102 St Vincent Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee DD5 2EY on Friday, 31st May at 12 noon, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited.

LAW (Banff). Peacefully, on Wednesday, 15th May, 2024, Grace, passed away in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Forbes, much loved mum of David and mother-in-law of Sarah, a loving granny to Cameron, Rosie and Andrew and great-granny to Fraser and Innes. A dear auntie and friend of many. Funeral private, however, donations in memory of Grace are welcome for Cancer Research. She will be greatly missed. With many thanks to all the wonderful staff at Burnbank Care Home, Buckie. (Frank S. McLean & Son Funeral Directors. Tel. 01542 882899).

LORIMER (Buckie). Very sadly, yet peacefully at her home, on Tuesday, 23rd April, 2024, following a short illness, Arlene Isobel (nee Flett), aged 72 years, passed away. Beloved wife of the late Steven, much loved and devoted mum of Andrew and Aaron, respected mother-in-law of Susan and Clair, a proud and loving granny to Ben, Jacob, Louie, Jackson and Mya, dear daughter-in-law of Dinah, sister-in-law of Alison, auntie to Graham and Josh and friend to everyone, Funeral private at her own request.

STEWART Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital on Monday, 15th April, 2024, James Stewart, aged 86 years, ex RAF and Civil Aviation. Beloved son of the late James and Mary Bella Stewart, dear brother of the late Alexander, William and Ethel, much loved uncle and great-uncle. Funeral private at his own request. James will be sorely missed.

McDOUGALL Peacefully, on 16th April, 2024, in her 99th year, at Ruthven Towers Care Home, Auchterarder, Perthshire and formerly of Achaleven Cottages, Connel and Bield Housing, Soroba Road, Oban. The beloved wife of the late Archie McDougall who passed on 3rd September, 1974. Loving daughter of William and Jeannie Simpson (nee Reid) formerly of 'Earndale', Chancellor Road, Buckie and loving sister of Lydia, Jane and William and loving aunt of Fiona, Ian, Leslie and Alister. Congregational Church, Oban on Wednesday, 1st May, 2024 at 12 noon; followed by interment at Pennyfuir Cemetery, to which which all friends are invited.

HAY (Huntly/Maud). Suddenly, but peacefully, at ARI, on Sunday, 7th April, 2024, Pearl Jean (nee Gerrie), in her 88th year. Wife of the late Albert, much loved mother of Alyson and Gordon and the late Gary and grannie to her much loved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Will be sadly missed. Pearl's funeral service, to which all are welcome, will be held at 10.30am on Wednesday, 17th April, in Ian Esslemont Funeral Services Chapel, Chapel Street, Huntly, AB54 8BS; and thereafter to New Deer Cemetery, arriving at approximately 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations to the Alexander Scott's Hospital, Huntly at the chapel door, if desired.

DUNN Peacefully, at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, on Friday, 29th March, 2024, Edith nee Murray (Deadle), formerly of Shielin, 6 Well Road, Buckie. Funeral service to take place at Clydebank Crematorium, on Monday, 22nd April, at 11.30am; followed by a memorial service at St Mary's Parish Church, Kirkintilloch, at 1pm. Any further enquiries to J&D Lawson, Funeral Directors, Kirkintilloch.

MITCHELL - (Buckpool). Peacefully, at home, on Monday, 11th March, 2024, David, aged 74 years. A much loved husband of Ann and a loving dad, gramps and friend to many. A funeral service will take place in Moray Crematorium tomorrow (Wednesday), 27th March at 12.30pm, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Very sadly missed.

MUSTARD - Peacefully, on 24th February, 2024. Moira, beloved wife of the late William, a much loved mum of Alex, William and Fiona, a loving gran, great-gran and friend to many. Service to celebrate her life to take place in Longforgan Parish Church on Thursday, 14th March at 11.15am. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, may be made to Longforgan Parish Church as you leave the church.

GRANT - (Inverurie/Kinnoir). Peacefully, at A.R.I., on Thursday, 22nd February, 2024, James (Jimmy), late of Rivestone, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Dorothy Duncan and a much respected uncle. Funeral private as per Jimmy's wishes. Sadly missed.