Death Notices

MORRISON (Banff). Peacefully, at Chalmers Hospital, Banff on Sunday, 30th March, 2025, Peter (Pat) Morrison, aged 87. Beloved husband of the late Mary, devoted and proud dad to Euan, Stuart and Gillian and loving granda to Rory, Lewis, Emily, Eve, Alex and Kirstin. Sadly missed but leaving many fond memories. Funeral private.

THOMSON (Banff/Portsoy). Surrounded by her loving family, at Durnhythe Care Home, Portsoy, on Monday, 10th March, 2025, Dorothy (Granny Dot), only a day short off her 91st birthday. Beloved wife of the late Henry, much loved mam and best friend of Brenda, Michael and Norma, special granny to David, Ashleigh, Craig, Gillian, Nathan, Megan and Russell, devoted great-granny, also a dear mother-in-law to Cilla, Elaine and Brian and a special friend to many. Funeral in Banff Parish Church tomorrow (Wednesday), 19th March at 1pm; thereafter to Banff Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at church door in aid of Durnhythe Care Home.

MCINTYRE (Inverness). Peacefully, at home, on 7th March, 2025, Isabella (Isabel), nee Jappy, formerly Nicol, aged 85 years, Lochlann Terrace, Culloden. Dearly loved wife of the late John, much loved mum, grandma and great-grandma, also a dear neighbour. Funeral ceremony on Monday, 24th March, at 2pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Car parking available at the funeral home.

GRAY John (Peebles/Aberdeen). Peacefully, at Lauder Lodge Care Home, Edinburgh, on 17th February, 2025, John, aged 96 years, late of Boots Farm Sales. Dearly loved husband of the late Helen Wilson, dear father of Linda and Shirley and much loved granda of Steven, Jamie, Katie and Andrew and adoring great-granda to Innes and Alisa. Cremation private at his own request.

SMITH (Buckie/Aberdeen). It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Eileen (nee Cruickshank), at Andersons Care Home, Elgin, on Sunday, 2nd February, 2025, aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late James (Strachan), much loved mum of Alison, Louise, Julie and the late Billy and a proud granny of Aimee. A celebration of Eileen's life will be held at Buckie North and Rathven Church, on Monday, 17th February, at 11.30am; thereafter to Burnside Cemetery, to which all are welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired, may be given in lieu, in aid of Cancer Research UK, in loving memory of Eileen. She will be so sorely missed. Enquiries to Joe Dawsons Funeral Home, Buckie.

DUFFIELD Allison Elizabeth peacefully fell asleep, for the final time, on the 9th day of 2025, at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich. Daughter of the late Stuart and Flora White (Kilwhang, Huntly) and leaves a grieving brother. Funeral and service of thanks details are posted on a page dedicated to her memory. To those who have already visited the tributes and donations page on muchloved.com, thank you for donating and sharing your thoughts. Tonight, a new star brightly shines over us. R.I.P.

HAY (Elgin/Huntly) Peacefully, at Abbeyvale Nursing Home on Saturday, 1st February, 2025, Jenny (Janet), aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Bill Hay, loving mum to the late Owen, Audrey, Philip and Lorna, cherished mother-in-law, adored granny, great-granny and sister to Lena. Funeral service to be held at W.G. Catto Funeral Home, Linkwood Road, Elgin tomorrow (Wednesday), 19th February at 11am. Family and friends are welcome. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, in aid of Heart and Stroke.

WOOD (Buckie). Peacefully, at home, on Thursday, 30th January, 2025, George Geddes Wood, aged 85 years, of Yardie. Dearly loved husband of Isobel, much loved dad of George and Duncan, dear father-in-law of Yvonne and Jodi and a loving granda Buckie. Funeral service, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited, at Moray Crematorium on Thursday, 13th February at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service to R.N.L.I. and Cancer Research UK.

SIMPSON (Terryhorn, Glass). Peacefully, at Alexander Scott's Hospital on Friday, 24th January, 2025, Amy Duncan, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late James, loving mam of Duncan, Stewart, Sally, Tommy and Wendy, dear mother-in-law, devoted Granny Terryhorn to her 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral service in St Andrew's Kirk, Glass on Monday, 3rd February at 1pm; thereafter to churchyard. All friends are respectfully invited. Donations, if desired, at church door in aid of Alexander Scott's Hospital.

MELVIN (Huntly).The family of the late Colin Melvin are sad to announce the death of Colin, who passed away, 10th January, 2025, at Rothieden, following a short illness bravely borne. Funeral service at Moray Crematorium, Buckie on Thursday, 23rd January, at 2.30pm. All friends are respectfully invited. No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired may be given at crematorium door in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

SMITH (Buckie). It is with great sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Alexandrina (Zena, nee Thomson), at home on Sunday, 5th January, 2025, aged 89 years, wife of Herbert (Bert), and mother of Alexis and Brian. Funeral service to be held at Buckie South & West Church on Wednesday, 22nd January, at 11am; thereafter to Burnside Cemetery (Rathven), to which all are welcome. Enquiries to Joe Dawsons Funeral Home, Buckie.

MURRAY (Buckie). Suddenly, at her home, on Tuesday, 31st December, 2024, Jennifer Ann, aged 72 years, sadly passed away. Dearly loved and loving mum of Stuart (Frank), and dear mother-in-law of Linsey, sister and friend of many. Funeral service will be held at McLean's Chapel of Rest, 4 Station Road, Keith, on Thursday, 23rd January, at 11am; interment thereafter in Buckie West Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations if desired at the chapel door, for The Scottish Ambulance Service.

DALEY (Turriff). Mrs Maureen Daley passed away, unexpectedly, at A.R.I., on Sunday, 5th January, 2025, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late John, Mum to Nicola (Nicky) and the late Timothy and Samantha, mother-in-law to Matthew and Mike, doting Gran to Ryan and a good friend to many. The hearse will leave from Sim Gardens, Manse Road, Turriff on Thursday, 23rd January, at approximately 12.10pm, en route to a service and burial at Clovery Woods of Rest, Fyvie at 1.00pm, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, in lieu, if desired to Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, at the hall door.

SNASHFOLD Dale Grant Snashfold (nee Taylor) sadly passed away on 27th November, 2024, aged 73 years. Dearly loved wife of John, she will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at St Swithun's Church, Sandy on Friday, 10th January at 11am; followed by a burial at Sandy Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, can be made to Sue Ryder - St Johns Hospice at www.ghseamer.co.uk Enquiries to G & H Seamer Funeral Directors, 47 High Street, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1AG. Tel. 01767 680519.

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.