Death Notices

CAIRNS - (Orkney/Keith). Peacefully, at Turner Memorial Hospital, Keith, on Friday, 24th November, 2023, June Anne, aged 80 years. Much loved and loving daughter of the late Allan Lauder Cairns and Agnes Hope Cairns, a dear cousin and friend. Funeral service will be held at St. Rufus Church, Keith, on Monday, 4th December, at 11.30am, to which all friends are respectfully invited. No flowers please but donations in lieu, if desired, at the church door for The League Of Friends, Turner Memorial Hospital. A private cremation will be held thereafter.

LEWIS - (Portknockie/Fordyce). Peacefully after a 'sair fecht', at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Monday, 20th November, 2023, June (nee Slater), aged 72 years. Beloved wife of John, much loved mum of Pauline, Sean and Tracey and a doting granny and great-granny. Funeral service to be held at the Church of Christ, Portknockie, on Monday, 4th December, at 11am; thereafter to Hillhead Cemetery, to which all are welcome. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired, may be given in lieu, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. June will be sorely missed and will remain forever in our hearts.

HENNESSY (Buckie) - It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Michael, at Seafield Hospital, Buckie, on Monday, November 6, 2023, aged 74 years, a beloved brother, uncle, great-uncle and friend. Funeral private at his own request.

MAIR - (Keith). Peacefully at his home, in the love of his family, on Monday, 23rd October, 2023, Ian Geddes Mair, aged 97 years. Beloved husband of the late Agnes (nee Meldrum), treasured dad of Patricia and Don, dear father-in-law, a devoted papa and great-papa. Funeral private at his own request.

HAMON - Raymond Hans. Sadly, passed away at home, on Tuesday, 10th October, 2023, aged 80. Raymond was a wonderful, loving and dear husband of Carole (Cyd), a dearly loved dad of Sandra, Mark and Julie, papa to Hannah, Danielle and Scott, great-papa to Jack, Harry, Rosie and Jacob. Ray will be greatly missed. Service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 6 McVeagh Street, Huntly, AB54 8BN on Wednesday, 1st November at 1pm. All welcome.

HERBERTSON - (Keith). Peacefully, at Laurels Lodge Care Home, Aberdeen, on Monday, 9th October, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family and in the exceptional tender care of staff, Robert Herbertson, aged 96 years, after a great innings and a good life lived well. Beloved husband of the late Helen, dearly loved dad of Drew, Ann and Alan, a proud and fun loving granda Bob to Lewis, Craig, Ross, Megan, Murray and the late Helen, a dear father-in-law to Brian and Hazel. Funeral service at Moray Crematorium, Broadley by Buckie, tomorrow (Wednesday), 18th October, at 11.30am, to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations in lieu, if desired, at the crematorium door for Laurels Lodge Residents Fund. For those unable to attend in person, the service will be webcast on: https://watch.obitus.com, login: tuqe8215, password: 943979.

MURRAY - (Buckpool). Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Monday, 25th September, 2023, Margaret Rosetta (nee Cowie), aged 80 years. Beloved wife of Ronnie, much loved mum of Linda and Geddes and mother-in-law of Rachael, loving sister of John and the late Alex, and a dear friend to many. Funeral service to be private at Margaret's own request. She will be sorely missed.

CHRISTIE - (Huntly). Suddenly, at home, on Saturday, 23rd September, 2023, John Alexander Christie MA, LLB, NP, Solicitor and last Town Clerk of the Burgh of Huntly. Beloved husband of Elizabeth, dear father and father-in-law of Gordon and Diane and a very special grandad to Grant. Funeral service in Huntly Cairnie Glass Church, Church Street, Huntly, on Monday, 9th October, at 1pm; thereafter to Huntly Cemetery. All friends and clients are respectfully invited. Donations may be given, if desired, at church door in aid of Scott's Hospital.

DUNCAN - (nee Jappy). (Formerly Buckie). At her home, in Carnoustie, on Sunday, 10th September, 2023, Margaret, aged 80 years. Beloved daughter of Bella and James, dear sister of Johnella, James and the late Robert. Funeral service was held in Carnoustie, followed by committal at Friockheim Crematorium on Tuesday, 19th September. Very sadly missed.

FLAWS - (Findhorn). After a short illness, at Dr. Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Wednesday, 2nd August, 2023, Ian George (Geordie), aged 90 years, a dear brother, uncle and friend. Funeral details to remain private at his own request, however a memorial service will be held at The Crown and Anchor Inn, Findhorn, on Saturday, 26th August, 2-4pm, to those who wish to pay their respects to Geordie. An inimitable man who will be missed.

MUTCH - (Macduff). Suddenly, but peacefully, at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, on Tuesday, 15th August, 2023. Helen Adams, nee Taylor, aged 82 years. Devoted wife and best friend of Sandy, much loved mum of Phyllis, Gary, Ian and Dorothy and a very dear mother-in-law, grandma/granny, great-grandma, sister, sister-in-law and aunty. She will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service to be held in Moray Crematorium, on Wednesday, 23rd August, at 2.30pm, to which all friends are respectfully invited. No flowers please, but donations may be given for Macduff RNLI and Banff Ambulance Drivers Fund.

ALEXANDER - (Buckie). Jane Mildred (nee Gardiner). Passed away, peacefully, on Sunday, 13th August, 2023, at Chandler Court Nursing Home, Bromsgrove, aged 97 years. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

INNES - (Huntly). Peacefully, at Turriff Cottage Hospital, on Wednesday, 9th August, 2023, after a short illness bravely borne, Marion (nee Rettie), aged 79 years, beloved wife of Jock (Argyll Garage), much loved mum of Lesley and Gary, dear mother-in-law of Boss, very much adored granny of Debbie, Gary, Brian and Lynsey, devoted great-granny to Liam, Kyla, Faye and Innes. Funeral service in Huntly Cairnie Glass Church, Church Street, Huntly on Wednesday, 16th August, at 11.00am, thereafter to Huntly Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at church door in aid of Marie Curie.

BLACK - (Huntly). Peacefully, at Alexander Scott's Eventide Home, on Monday, 7th August, 2023, Morag Jean Black M.A., nee Learmonth, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late James Todd Black M.A., LL.B., W.S., dear mother of Neil and Duncan and mother-in-law of Stephanie and Helen. Morag's funeral service, to which all friends are respectfully invited, will be held in Huntly Cairnie Glass Church, Church Street, Huntly at 11am on Friday, 18th August, and thereafter to Huntly Cemetery. No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at church door in aid of Christian Aid.

CRAIG - (Banff). Peacefully, at home on Monday, 31st July, 2023. Bryon, aged 73 years. Cherished husband of Elaine, much loved dad of Stig, Mark, Ricky, Steve and pops to Penny, proud granda of Natasha, Nicoya, Darren, Josh, Brandon, Jack, Emma, Jack and India and all his grandchildren in England. Funeral service to be held in A D Walker Rest Rooms, Victoria Place, Banff on Thursday, 10th August, at 12 noon, thereafter family and close friends only, are invited to Moray Crematorium at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please but donations, may be given for Macmillan Nurses and Chalmers Hospital.

BELL - (Portknockie/Keith). Peacefully, at Parklands Care Home, Buckie, on Monday, 24th July, 2023, John Martin Bell, aged 94 years. Beloved husband of the late Freda, much loved dad of Joan and Brian, and father-in-law of Frank and Roz, also a loving grandad, great-grandad and great-great-grandad. A celebration of his life will be held at Moray Crematorium, on Monday, 7th August, at 1.30pm, to which all are welcome. Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, may be given in lieu at the Chapel exit, in aid of Crossroads Caring Scotland. Always in our hearts.

STEVENSON - (Keith). Passed away, peacefully, surrounded by her sons, in Wilby House, Kirkcaldy, on Thursday, 13th July, 2023, Edith Winifred Stevenson, nee Pratt, aged 96. A faithful, loving wife of the late Alex and wonderful mum to Keith and Michael. Proud nana of four granddaughters and 4 great-grandchildren, devoted sister of Judy and friend of many. Funeral service at McLean's Chapel, 4 Station Road, Keith on Friday, 4th August, at 3.00pm., to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, in lieu, if desired, at the chapel door for Dementia UK.

MCKAY - (Macduff). Peacefully, at Chalmers Hospital, on Wednesday, 19th July, 2023, Oliver, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of Mary, loving dad to Hugh and Oliver and devoted grandpa to Ross and Craig. A very dear brother, brother-in-law, father-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Funeral service to be held in A D Walker Rest Rooms on Tuesday, 1st August, at 11am, thereafter to Myrus cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations, may be given in lieu to Friends of Chalmers Hospital.

EATON - James Martin. Peacefully, at home, in Aberdeen, on Tuesday, 4th July, 2023, Martin aged 72 years. Sadly missed by his family. Funeral private. Enquiries to Berriedale Funeral Home, 01224 747774.

MCLEAN - (Macduff/Banff). Peacefully, at Chalmers Hospital, Banff, on Tuesday, 4th July, 2023, James, aged 77 years. Beloved husband of the late Mary and partner to Maureen. Loving dad to Steven, Angela and Debbie, devoted big granda to Jack and a good friend to many. Funeral service to be held in A D Walker Rest Rooms, Banff on Thursday, 13th July, at 2pm, thereafter to Myrus cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations may given, in lieu, to Barnardo's.