Death Notices

THOMSON (Turriff). Suddenly, but peacefully, at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, Margaret Ann Elizabeth Thomson (nee Silver) aged 96 years, of Dawson Court, Turriff. Beloved wife of the late Alistair Thomson, dearly loved mum of Pat and adored nana of David and Suzi. Funeral private due to current restrictions.

SLATER (Macduff). It is with great sadness that the family announce the sudden passing of Ian (Popeye) Slater on Sunday the 6th of December 2020. A beloved husband of Shirley, much loved dad of Shirley-Anne, Paul, Mark and Barry and a very proud granda and great-granda. Loved by his extended family and many dear friends. Sadly due to government restrictions the funeral will be private.

TOAL, Anne (Banff). On Thursday, 3rd December, 2020, unexpectedly but peacefully, our dearly loved mum passed away. She was Frank's beloved wife; Jeremy, Elizabeth, Katherine, Angela and Louise's adored mum; Grahame, Willie and Simon's lovely mother-in-law; Mark, Lucy, Freya, Ellie, Hannah and Iona's cherished nana and a great friend to many. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her funeral service will be held in private.

LARGUE (Fyvie). Suddenly, but peacefully at home, on Sunday, December 6, 2020, David Burnett, aged 88 years, dearly beloved husband of Rosie, dear dad of Raymond, Audrey, Vera and Morag, father-in-law of Mike, Derek and Lynn. Devoted grandfather and great-grandfather and a friend to many. Very sadly missed. Funeral service private due to current restrictions. Family flowers only please.

PIRIE (Udny/ Cuminestown/ Turriff). It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Phyllis Margaret (nee Hall), on Friday, December 4, 2020, following a short illness at Deeside Care Home, Aberdeen. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Pirie, adored mother of Yvonne and Brian, devoted Grandma to Shaun, Justine, Joanna and Oliver and recently blessed with a great-grandson, Carter. A wonderful sister and valued friend to so many.

STUART (Keith). At her home, on Tuesday, 24th November, 2020, after an illness bravely borne, Flora Shand, aged 92 years, dearly loved wife of the late John, much loved mum of Moyra and the late Alan, dear mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, sister and aunt. Interred Broomhill Cemetery.

MURRAY (Formerly 18 Admiralty Street Buckie). Peacefully, at Wakefield Care Home, Cullen, on Monday, 30th November, 2020, Jane (Jean) McIntosh Murray, aged 88 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late William (Wullie) Reaich Murray. Much loved aunt and cousin to all. Will be sadly missed. Funeral service private due to current health guidelines.

HAY (Banff). Suddenly, but peacefully at Lythe Home, Cullen on Saturday 28th November, 2020 Jean (nee Barrie) aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Donald, devoted mum of Sandy and Linda, dear mother-in-law of Mary and Ron and a much loved granny of Barry, Ryan, Darren, Damien and Marianne. A loving Granny Jean who was loved and adored by her eight great grandchildren. Sadly, due to current restrictions a private funeral service will be held. She will be missed by all.

McILWRAITH Ann (nee Lambert) (Cuminestown) 1936 - 2020. At Banff Care Home on Thursday, November 26th, 2020, Ann, much loved wife of the late James McIlwraith, dear Mum of Euan, Lachlan and Connal and loving grandmother and great-grandmother. A private, family service will be held, in line with current restrictions. Charitable donations may be made directly to Alzheimer Scotland.

ELRICK (King Edward). It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, (Robert) Gavin Elrick on Wednesday, 18th November, 2020. Adored husband of Carol and much loved father to Lauren, Nathan and Ellis and dear friend to Laura and Charlotte. A dearly loved brother to Shona and her husband Malcolm, and son to the late Robin and Jean Elrick. Funeral private owing to current restrictions.

COCKBURN (Buckie). Peacefully, at his home on Saturday 28th November, 2020, Robert William Cockburn, dearly loved husband of Edith, much loved dad of Marie and Robert, loving granda and great-granda. Funeral private due to current health guidelines.

GLENNIE (Keith). Peacefully at Glenisla Care Home, Keith, on Sunday, November 22, 2020, Jean Ellis, aged 93 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Jock, a dear mother, granny and great-granny. Regrettably funeral private due to current health guidelines. The family wish to take the opportunity to say a big thank you at this time to all neighbours, friends and carers, who, both at home and latterly at Glenisla, did so much in Jean's latter years to ensure her comfort and happiness. Thank you all.

BERESFORD Ishbel (Portknockie). Peacefully, at the Lythe Care Home, Lintmill, Ishbel passed away on Friday, 20th November, 2020, aged 88, after a long battle with vascular dementia. She was the beloved wife of the late Tom Beresford and the loving mum of Alan. Funeral private as per current Covid regulations. No flowers please, but donations in lieu may be given to Buckie RNLI.

THOMSON (Turriff). Suddenly but peacefully at home on Saturday, November 21, 2020, Marion Fay McRae Thomson aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Arthur and beloved mother of Sonia, Lesley and the late Garry. Devoted Granma to Rylee, Danny, Gavin and Angus, much loved sister to Katie, George, Gordon and the late Billy and Kenny. Will be sadly missed and forever in our hearts. Funeral private due to current restrictions. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland.

WRIGHT Sqd Ldr (Rtd) Stuart R. A. Wright MBA (Mellowdew/ Artloch Fishery, Coventry). It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I have to inform you, my beloved husband, Sqd Ldr (Rtd) Stuart RA Wright MBA, after enduring the past, most challenging 18 months - travelled to his Final Posting on Sunday 22nd November 2020 in the care of the staff at Rothieden. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends and all who had the privilege of knowing him, either through Artloch Fishery, Sharpes of Aberdeen, Huntly Rotary or the RAFA Club, Inverurie. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning. We will remember you.

MCDONALD (Huntly). Peacefully at Alexander Scott's Eventide Hospital, on Sunday, November 15, 2020, Mary (Mae) Whyte McDonald (nee Rountree), aged 99 years, beloved wife of the late Ewen, loving mum of Joyce, Colin and Jenny, much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Due to current restrictions Mae's funeral will be private.

JOHNSTON - Sadly passed away, at his home in Hemel Hempstead, Michael Johnston, formerly of the Banffshire Advertiser, a dear dad, granda and brother. At peace.

HAY Jean. (Perth) Peacefully, on Friday, 13th November, 2020, Jean (nee Sandison) beloved wife of 50 years to Alex. Widowed in July. Loving mother to Alison and Bruce and much loved granny to Prunella. Formerly of Crieff Road Preschool Centre. Funeral private. Family flowers only.

TOWLER (Turriff). Lilias and Esther are very sad to announce the passing of their much loved mum Alexina (Ina) Bremner nee Scott in Turriff Cottage Hospital on Saturday, November 7, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Bruce Towler, a much loved mother-in-law, grandma, GG, sister and auntie. Funeral private due to current restrictions. Sorely missed.

ROBERTSON Elizabeth. Passed away, peacefully, in Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Monday 21st September, 2020, a dear sister of Alan and Fiona. Interred Buckie New Cemetery.