Death Notices

CRUICKSHANK (Fochabers). Peacefully, at Wakefield House Care Home, Cullen, on Saturday, 1st March, 2025, George (Geordie), aged 89 years, beloved husband of the late Catherine (Katie), much loved father of Andrew and Peter, father-in-law of Jenoah and Audrey, grandfather of David and Jonathan, and great-grandfather of Luke and Max. Geordie's funeral service, to which all are welcome, will be held at 11am, on Friday, 14th March, in Graham J. Rattray's funeral home, Shore Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6PB; and thereafter to Bellie Cemetery. Family flowers only please.

WILLIAMSON (Forres/Dunphail). Peacefully, at Meadowlark Care Home, Forres on Thursday, 27th February, 2025, Alistair, in his 81st year (retired Moray Estates and Allarburn) of Highfield Forbeshill. A very dear uncle and friend to many. Funeral service in Andrew Smith's Funeral Home, 17 Tytler Street, Forres, IV36 1EL, today (Friday), 7th March, at 1pm; thereafter to Clovenside Cemetery, Forres. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Diabetes (Scotland) can be made at funeral home door.

OGG (Aberlour). Suddenly, at her home, on Tuesday, 25th February 2025, Marina (nee Hadden), aged 90 years, sadly passed away. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill Ogg, much loved mum of Brian and Elaine, a dear mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Funeral service at Aberlour Parish Church today (Friday), 7th March at 11am, to which all friends are respectfully invited; interment thereafter private. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu, if desired, at the church door for local charities.

HENDERSON (Elgin). Peacefully, at Glenisla Care Home, Keith, on Saturday, 1st March, 2025, John Alexander Henderson, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Ivy Henderson and a much loved brother, uncle and good friend to many. Funeral service, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited, in Steven Thomson and Son funeral home, Clifton Road, Lossiemouth, on Tuesday, 11th March, at 1pm; thereafter to Lossiemouth Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, may be given at the service, to Cats Protection League, Huntly. Special thanks to all at Glenisla Care Home, for the wonderful care.

CAMERON (Elgin/ Fochabers). Suddenly, but peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, 23rd February, 2025, Margaret (Muggie), aged 77 years, devoted wife of the late William (Willie), loving and caring mom/mum of Lynn and Sharyn, loved mother-in-law of Kevin and Robert, adored granny/Scotland grandma to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, much loved sister, sister-in-law, auntie and a good friend to many. Muggie's funeral service, to which all are welcome, will be held at 11am, on Wednesday, 5th March, in Graham J. Rattray's Funeral Home, Shore Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6PB. Family flowers only please, donations to local charities can be made at the funeral home door, if desired.

THOM Passed away at the Highland Hospice, on Sunday, 23rd February, 2025, Sandy Thom, 21 Fairfield Road, Inverness, aged 64 years. Former Manager Clydesdale Bank. Much loved husband of Diane, precious and loving father to Eilidh, a dear brother, uncle, colleague and friend of many. Funeral service on Wednesday, 12th March at 12.30pm, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery. All welcome.

HOWARTH Peacefully, at The Grove Care Home, Elgin, on Wednesday, 12th February, 2025, Betty, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of Bernard, much loved mum to Jeremy (Jerry) and Stephen, dear mother-in law to Lorna and Kim, grandma to Hayley, Deborah, Corrie and Sam and a much loved great-grandma. Betty's funeral service will be at Lossiemouth Baptist Church on Thursday, 27th February, at 11am, to which all are welcome.

JACKSON (Surrey/Hopeman). Gillian, died on Wednesday, 5th February, 2025, at Arbrook Nursing Home, Surrey. She will be sorely missed by family and friends. Gillian's funeral service, to which all are welcome, will be held at 1pm, on Thursday, 27th February, in Duffus Church; and she will thereafter be laid to rest beside her late husband Brian, in Duffus Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations to Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and the Royal Voluntary Service can be made at the church door, if desired.

EVERETT (Montrose). Peacefully, at Ninewells Hospital, on Friday, 7th February, 2025, Joan (née Allan), aged 81 years. Wife of the late Bob, much loved mum of Gillian and Allan. Loving granny of Lianne, Ashleigh and Gemma adored nana of Kate. Proud great-granny of Rogan, Libby, Namara and Emerson. Funeral private at her own request.

HALL (Coxton). Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Wednesday, 12th February, 2025, Bill, aged 77 years (formerly of Garmouth). Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Susan, dear dad of Michael, Roddy and Simon, stepdad of Alex and Frances, a dear father-in-law, grandad, brother and uncle. Cremated Moray Crematorium.

BUTCHER (Lossiemouth). Lesley Butcher, loved wife, mother and nanny passed away peacefully, on the evening of 11th February, 2025, aged 79. The funeral will be held at Lossiemouth Baptist Church on Wednesday, 26th February, at 11.30am, all welcome. Family flowers only please, with any donations for Lesley's charity "Centre of hope - GLIA" to be given at the service or sent to Steven Thomson & Son Funeral Directors, 37 Clifton Road, Lossiemouth, IV31 6DP.

COWIE (Spey Bay). Peacefully, at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, on Friday, 17th January, 2025, Patricia 'Pat' (née Warwick), much loved mother, granny, mother-in-law, sister, auntie, cousin and friend. A celebration of Pat's life will be held at 1pm on Saturday, 21st June at The Mill, Tynet, for family and friends to meet and share stories. Thank you to all for the cards and kind words.

MCDONOUGH (Elgin). Sadly, but peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital on Wednesday, 5th February, 2025, Audrey, aged 92 years. Mother of Michelle and the late Gary. Funeral private at her own request.

NOBLE (Lhanbryde). Peacefully, at The Grove Care Home, Elgin, on Monday, 3rd February, 2025, Elma, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Ian, much loved mum of Michael and Clare, dear mother-in-law and adored granny of Lauren and Gregor and great-granny to Edie and Theo. Elma's funeral service, to which all are welcome, will be held at 11am, on Tuesday, 18th February, in Graham J. Rattray's Funeral Home, Shore Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6PB. Family flowers only please, donations to Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland can be made at the funeral home door, if desired.

GALLICKER (Tynet/Dufftown). It is with great sadness that the family of Kevin John Gallicker announce his very sudden passing, at home, on Tuesday, 4th February, 2025, aged 65 years. Funeral private at his own request.

MCAUGHTRY (Larbert). Peacefully, in the loving arms of her family, at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, on Tuesday, 28th January, 2025, Thelma, aged 77 years. Beloved wife of Brian, loving mum of Keith, David and Simon, mum-in-law of Claire and a doting grandma of Maya. Her warm smile and gentle nature will be deeply missed by her heartbroken family and all who knew her. Memorial ceremony to which all friends are respectfully invited, at William Watson Funeral Directors, Blackfriars Road, Elgin, on Friday, 21st February, at 12.15pm; thereafter private interment of ashes. Family flowers only please, donations if desired at ceremony for Alzheimer Scotland. Colourful dress, if wished is welcome, to reflect Thelma's bright side.

NESS (Craigellachie). Peacefully, at Stephen Hospital, Dufftown, on Wednesday, 29th January, 2025, George, aged 82 years, sadly passed away. Beloved dad of Richard, dear father-in-law to Eleni, much loved friend of Helen and a dear brother of Archie and the late Alex, Rob and Stanley. Funeral service will be held at Rothes Parish Church, on Thursday, 13th February, at 11am; interment thereafter in Rothes Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, would be welcome at the church door for Stephen Hospital, Dufftown.

TAYLOR (Elgin). Suddenly, whilst on holiday, on Monday, 27th January, 2025, Michael Alexander (Mike), dearly loved son of the late Christine and Derick, much loved big brother of Maureen and Susan, and a good friend to many. A memorial ceremony will be held at William Watson Funeral Directors, Blackfriars Road, Elgin, on Saturday, 24th May, at 11am, to celebrate Mike's life and for all to share their memories of him. He will be sorely missed by his sisters. Donations if desired at the ceremony for local charities. Mourning clothes optional.

CRUICKSHANK (Elgin). Peacefully, at home, on Friday, 31st January, 2025, Jean (nee Munro), aged 74 years. Loving wife of Ewen, doting mother, granny, great-granny, mother-in-law and sister. Funeral service at W.G. Catto Funeral Home, Linkwood Road, Elgin on Thursday, 13th February, at 11am; thereafter to Elgin Cemetery. All family and friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, to Linkwood Medical and district nurses.

GRANT (Lossiemouth). Hamish Glennie Grant, Windyridge, Lossiemouth (late of Ardivot Farm) aged 82 years, died peacefully, on Wednesday, 5th February, 2025, at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Much loved and devoted husband of Shona, dear father of Jamie and Rory and father-in-law of Sarah and loving Papa of Esme, Rory, Rowan and Sally. Private Funeral. Family flowers only.