Death Notices

HARVEY (Forres). Peacefully, at Dr. Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on 23rd January, 2025, Wyn, aged 73 years, loving wife of the late Geoff, much loved mum, mother-in-law and granny. Funeral private at her own request.

YOUNG (Elgin). Peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025, Craig, aged 45. Beloved husband of Rebekah, loving son of Dickie and the late Joan and a cherished son-in-law, brother, uncle, great-uncle, grandson and friend to many. Funeral service at W.G. Catto Funeral Home, Linkwood Road, Elgin on Thursday, 6th February at 11am; thereafter to Elgin Cemetery. All friends and family respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, to be split between the District Nurses at Maryhill and the Community Response Team (Lossiemouth) who so kindly supported him, will be available at the chapel.

MORRIS (Duffus). Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin on Wednesday, 15th January. 2025, June Morris (nee Chisholm) of Duffus, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim, a much loved mother of Susan and Glyn, a dear mother-in-law of Donnie and Jennifer, a devoted grandmother of Clair, Hollie, Gregor and Emily and a sadly missed relative and friend. Funeral service at Moray Crematorium on Wednesday, 5th February at 12:30pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Beeline Community Transport and Duffus Ball Group.

ANDERSON (formerly of Burghead). Peacefully, at Cathay Care Home, Forres on 19th January, 2025, James Anderson (Bisset), aged 87 years. Much loved son of the late James and Meg and a dear brother. A graveside service will be held at Burghead Cemetery on Thursday, 30th January at 11am. All friends are respectfully invited.

MCINTOSH (Carstairs Junction/Findhorn/Edinburgh). Helen McKeen (nee Lapsley) at Liberton Brae Care Home, Edinburgh, on 5th January, 2025, aged 102. Loving wife to the late Ronald McIntosh, devoted mother to Ronald, Helen and the late Andrew and mother-in-law to Joyce and Catherine. A proud grandmother and great-grandmother to Rowena, Kirsty, Oonagh, Katrina, Andi, Cassius and Orla. Missed by her family and all who knew her throughout her long life. Funeral service to take place at 10.30am, in the Pentland Chapel, Mortonhall Crematorium on Monday, 3rd February, 2025. All welcome. No flowers please and bright clothing/accessories welcome.

O'LEARY (Lossiemouth). Suddenly but peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Friday, 17th January, 2025, John James O'Leary, aged 69 years, of MacDonald Drive, dearly loved husband of the late Kathleen (Kathy), much loved dad of Brian and Karen, father-in-law of Ben, proud grandad of Jack, Cillian and Lyle Rose and a dear brother of Kate. Funeral service, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited, in Lossiemouth Baptist Church, on Friday, 31st January, at 12.30pm; thereafter to Lossiemouth Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, may be given at the service, to Cats Protection League.

HAMILTON (Elgin). Peacefully, at The Grove Care Home, Elgin, on Friday, 20th December, 2024, Douglas Cattanach (Doug), aged 89 years, beloved husband of the late Dorothy, much loved dad of Stephen (Hammy) and Mark, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Doug's funeral service, to which all are welcome, will be held at 11am, on Thursday, 23rd January, in Graham J. Rattray's Funeral Home, Shore Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6PB; and thereafter to Elgin Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations to local charities can be made at the funeral home door, if desired.

MACDOUGALL Peacefully, at home, on 9th January, 2025, Hugh MacDougall, aged 91, of Wittet Drive, Elgin. Beloved husband to Tibby and much loved father of Grant, Karen, Kenny and Alan. Beloved grandfather to Ailie, Gary, Kenny and Claire. Private family service at his request.

SCOTT (Elgin/Carluke). Peacefully, at home, on Thursday, 9th January, 2025, Elizabeth (Liz/Betty Mulholland), aged 80 years. Dearly beloved wife and soulmate of Danny, a much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother of Andrew, Fraser and Sabrina, Kimberley, Carys and Blair. Funeral private at own request.

BECK (Elgin). Peacefully, at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, on Saturday, 4th January, 2025, Roger Charles, aged 85 years, loving and loved partner of Elizabeth and his late wife Lorna, loving father of Nicola and Steve, caring grandfather, brother, uncle and a good friend to many. Roger's funeral service, to which all are welcome, will be held at 2.30pm, on Thursday, 23rd January, in Elgin Parish Church. Family flowers only please, donations to Dementia Research and local charities can be made at the church door, if desired.

CHRISTIE (Lossiemouth). Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Friday, 3rd January, 2025, George Reid Christie, aged 87 years, of Inchbroom Avenue, beloved husband of the late Eunice, much loved dad of Morag and the late Graeme, loving grandad and brother. Funeral service, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited, in Steven Thomson and Son, Funeral Home, Clifton Road, Lossiemouth, on Monday, 20th January, at 11.00am; thereafter to Lossiemouth Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, may be given at the service, for British Heart Foundation.

LACEY (Nairn). Peacefully, at Whinnieknowe Care Home on Tuesday, 24th December. 2024, Mary Lacey, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Arthur, a much loved auntie, great-auntie and a sadly missed friend to many. Funeral service at Inverness Crematorium on Friday, 17th January, 2025 at 1pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Mary's chosen charities.

CROCKETT (Lossiemouth). Suddenly, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Wednesday, 1st January, 2025, Helene, aged 86 years, adored wife of the late John Crockett, dearly loved mum of Janice, John and Helen, dear mother-in-law of Dan, Jane and Mike, a cherished granny and GG, a loving sister of Sandra and Billy and Anne Smith. Funeral service, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited, in United Free Church, Lossiemouth, on Wednesday, 15th, January, at 1.30pm; thereafter to Lossiemouth Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, may be given at the service, to church funds.

ELLIOT (Elgin/Glasgow). Elizabeth (Betty), aged 87, beloved wife of William Glen Elliot, formerly of Pluscarden Road, Elgin passed away peacefully, at Oxton House Residential Care Home on 24th December, 2024. A private family funeral shall take place at the Hurlet Crematorium in Barrhead on Monday, 13th January. Son, Alan and daughter, Elizabeth would like to thank all well wishers and ask that no flowers are sent but donations to Alzheimer Scotland will always be welcome.

MACDONALD (Duffus, Elgin and Portsoy). Peacefully, at Chandlers Court, Elgin on Saturday, 28th December, 2024, Jessie Smith MacDonald (nee Sutherland). Beloved wife of the late Ian Grant MacDonald, much loved by her sons Grant and Ian, beloved mother-in-law to Sandra and Lynda, devoted grandmother to Emma, Natalie, Lana and Alex, great-grandmother to Cameron, Neve, Fraser, Boyd, Emmie, Arran, Ackie, Alara, Isla and Maisie. Funeral service in Duffus Parish Kirk on Monday, 13th January at 11.20am; interment thereafter at Duffus Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to local charities, can be made at the church.

ELIAS (Forres). Sadly but peacefully, at Abbeyside Nursing Home, Elgin, on Saturday, 21st December, 2024, John Arnold William Elias, of Warden Place, Forres, aged 93 years, beloved husband of the late Joyce, a much loved father of Dawn and Arnold and a sadly missed relative and friend. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons' Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres, on Thursday, 16th January, 2025, at 12 noon; thereafter to Elgin South Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Alzheimer Scotland.

HARPOUR (Forres). Sadly, at his home, on Saturday, 14th December, 2024, Richard Charles Harpour of Forbeshill, Forres, aged 79 years. A much loved uncle and great-uncle and a sadly missed friend to many. Funeral service at St John's Episcopal Church on Monday, 13th January, 2025 at 11:30am. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to the RNLI.

WALKER (Aberlour). Sir James (Jim) Nicol CBE, of Aberlour, aged 80 years. Much loved husband of Jennifer and father of Jacqui, Jamie, Bryony and Alastair, and adoring Pops of Logan, Romy, Joshua, Torren, Joanie and Wyatt. Funeral service at Aberlour Parish Church, on Thursday, 9th January, 2025, at 1pm; thereafter to Aberlour Cemetery. All friends are welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given to The King's Trust, at the service or online.

ROBERTSON (Elgin). Peacefully, in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, on Sunday, 15th December, 2024, Linda Lesley Robertson, aged 70 years. Cherished and devoted wife of Donald, beloved mum of Oliver and a much loved granny, sister, auntie, mother-in-law and sister-in-law. Funeral service at Meadow Hillock Funeral Chapel, Burghead on Friday, 3rd January, 2025 at 11am. All friends are respectfully invited. Bright colours welcome. There will be a collection at the service for British Heart Foundation.

SMITH (Lossiemouth). Peacefully, at Wakefield Care Home, Cullen, on Thursday, 12th December, 2024, Ethel Blanche Smith (nee Shiach). Devoted wife of John, beloved mum of Yvonne and much adored granny and great-granny to Naomi, Natalie, Charlyn, Morgan, Ceilidh, Ethan, Noah, Lana and Aaliyah, dear sister, auntie and friend to many. Funeral service, to which all friends are respectfully invited, at Steven Thomson and Son, Funeral Home, Clifton Road, Lossiemouth, on Monday, 23rd December, at 1.30pm; thereafter to Lossiemouth Cemetery. Family flowers only please.