Death Notices

RIDDELL (Elgin). It is with great sadness that the family announce the sudden passing of Frank Riddell, on Tuesday, 12th November, 2024, aged 65 years. Beloved husband of Sheila, much loved dad of Ian, Alistair and Steven, dear father-in-law of Trisha, Ashley and Rachael and a loving grandad to Reuben, Sienna, Lewis, Liam and Murray. Loved by extended family and a great many friends. Funeral Service will be held at W.G.Catto Funeral Home, Linkwood Road, Elgin, on Friday 29th November, at 12pm. Thereafter to Elgin Cemetery, all family and friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Moray HandyPerson Services.

CADENHEAD Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Saturday, 2nd November, 2024, Elizabeth (Gay), aged 87 years. Beloved sister of the late Ian, sister-in-law of the late Mary, much loved aunt of James and Gillian, Alison and Colin and Alan and Marie, and Great Aunt of Ava and Jack. Funeral service at Bellie Parish Church, Friday, 29th November, at 12noon; thereafter onto Bellie Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Thanks to the staff at Anderson's Care Home, Elgin, and Dr Gray's Hospital.

CHATTERTON Wendy Elaine (nee MacNeish), Of Coningsby, formerly of Elgin, passed away peacefully, on 24th October, 2024. Loving wife of Mike, dear mother of Lucy, Amy and the late Thomas, grandma of Daisy and Evie and sister of Al. A private cremation to be followed by a service of celebration at Horncastle Methodist Church on Wednesday, 27th November at 2pm. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to be divided between Mind and Cats Protection. These may be left on the day, sent to the funeral director or online via https://wendychatterton.muchloved.com/ Dress as you wish but please include something turquoise for Wendy. All enquiries to Michael H. Sivill Ltd, Funeral Director, Leagate Road, Coningsby, Lincoln. Tel. 01526 342779.

HUGHES (Elgin). Peacefully, in her sleep, on Monday, 4th November, 2024, at Speyside Care Home, Aberlour, Erna 'Wendy' (nee Norman), aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Squadron Leader Eric Hughes MBE, loving mother to David and Christopher, dear mother-in-law to Pat and Marie-Therese, much loved grandmother to Anthony, Robert, Franand Louis, sister to Edward Norman and the late Judy Franks and friend to all. Rest in peace. Wendy, you will always be in our hearts. Funeral private at Wendy's own request.

URQUHART Jessie Sutherland. Peacefully, at the West Cumberland Hospital Whitehaven, on 11th November, 2024, Jessie, aged 79 years. The beloved wife of Eric, a much-loved sister and a dearly loved aunt. Funeral service to be held at the United Reform Church, Whitehaven, on Friday, 22nd November at 12.15pm; to be followed by cremation at Distington Hall. Family flowers only are requested, but donations for the CCU and Loweswtaer Ward, West Cumberland Hospital, would be gratefully accepted, c/o Yeowart, Gill & Rudd. Tel. 01946 693819.

FANNING (Hopeman). At Dr. Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Friday, 8th November, Ernest Gordon, aged 83 years. Dear husband of the late Mabel and father of the late Graeme, a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Funeral private.

DIXON (Grantown-on-Spey). Peacefully, at Grant House Care Home, Grantown-on-Spey on Monday, 28th October, 2024, George Andrew Dixon MA, BSc, FSASCOT, aged 88 years, of 2 Heath Cottage, Woodlands Crescent, Grantown-on-Spey. Dear brother of Louise McLennan, loved and respected uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle. Funeral service to take place at Inverallan Parish Church on Thursday, 14th November, 2024 at 12 noon; and thereafter interment within Inverallan (Old) Cemetery. Cortege arriving for 1pm. All family, friends, and neighbours are respectfully invited to attend. Donations in lieu of floral tributes are welcomed, with the chosen beneficiaries being, The Grantown Society and Inverallan Parish Church, Donations can be made at the church or forwarded directly to the undernoted. Enquiries please to Lindsay Jack & Son, Funeral Directors, 35 The Square, Grantown on Spey, PH26 3HF. Tel. 01479 872442.

CONNOLLY (Mulben), Suddenly, at home, on Sunday, 20th October, 2024, Ann, aged 63 years, dearly loved wife of John, much loved mum of Joanne, Charlene, John and Jenna and a loving granny and great-granny. Funeral private.

RIDDELL (Lossiemouth). Peacefully, at Dr. Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Tuesday, 22nd October, 2024, Albert Duncan Riddell, (Abbie), aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Sylvia, much loved dad of Neil, Mark and Karl, proud granda and great-granda, beloved father-in-law and uncle. Funeral service, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited, at Moray Crematorium, on Tuesday, 5th November, at 10.30am. No flowers please. Donations if desired, may be given at the service, to Help for Heroes. Please wear bright colours or football tops.

CRUICKSHANK (Fochabers) It is with great sadness the family announce the death of David KEIR Ross Cruickshank at Turner Memorial Hospital, Keith on Friday, 25th September, 2024, aged 90. Beloved husband of Lexy, much loved dad of Mary and Paul and granda of Quinn, Vera, Veronica and Struan. A Requiem Mass will be held at St Mary's Church, Fochabers, on Wednesday, 6th November, at 11am; thereafter private to Bellie Churchyard. All welcome. No flowers please. Donations may be made to Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland and The Zambia Society Trust at St Mary's if desired. The family would like to thank all the staff at Turner Memorial Hospital, Keith, for their professional and efficient care, delivered always with kindness, compassion and respect.

OSBON Brian, of James Street, Lossiemouth, died on Saturday, 26th October, 2024, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin. Husband of Anne, father of Dean, Kevin and Michelle and stepfather of Michael. A private cremation has taken place but a celebration of Brian's life will be held at the Stotfield Hotel, Lossiemouth, on Sunday, 3rd November, at 1pm. All family and friends welcome. Donations, if desired, for Scottish Charity Air Ambulance.

FERGUSON (Forres). Marion Manson Fairlie (née Anderson), of Wester Moy, Forres, after a short illness at Carolton Care Home, Nairn, on Thursday, 17th October, 2024, in her 86th year. Dear wife of the late Ean, much loved mother to Scott, John, Jane, Alastair and Ruth, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. Private cremation and service, at her own request.

OGILVIE (Elgin). Peacefully, at Seafield Hospital, Buckie, with her loving husband by her side, on Tuesday, 22nd October, 2024, Jean (nee Mackay), aged 91 years. Much loved wife of Hamish, dear mother and mother-in-law of Tony and Kathy, loved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and good friend. Jean's funeral service, to which all are welcome, will be held at 11am, tomorrow (Saturday), 26th October, in Graham J. Rattray's Funeral Home, Shore Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6PB. Family flowers only please, donations to Cancer Research can be made at the funeral home door, if desired.

URE (Lossiemouth/Falkirk). Announced with great sadness, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Tuesday, 22nd October, 2024, with her loving family by her side, Mari (nee Wright), aged 69 years. Devoted wife of Archie, precious, one of a kind, caring mum of Marc and Alexis, proud and loving mother-in-law of Sarah and Dean, cherished gran-gran of Adriana-Florence, Archie and Callum. A celebration of Mari's life, to which all are welcome, will be held at 12noon, on Saturday, 2nd November, in Graham J. Rattray's Funeral Home, Shore Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6PB. Family flowers only please, donations to the UK Sepsis Trust (Scotland) can be made at the funeral home door, if desired.

DEVINE (Ardrossan). It is with great sadness that the death is announced of Mr Paul Devine, former Deputy Head Teacher of Milne's High School, Fochabers. Funeral on Tuesday, 29th October, at 11am, in St Peter's Church, Ardrossan; and thereafter at Clyde Coast Crematorium, Largs, at 1pm.

PROCTOR (Elgin). Peacefully at home, with his family by his side, on Thursday, 10th October, 2024, Ronnie, aged 72 years. Much loved husband of Margaret, devoted dad of Amanda and Louise, a proud grandad of Jason, Nathan, Connor, Kyle, Gavin, Ruairidh and Alex, father-in-law to James and Graham, brother of Lesley and uncle. Funeral private at his own request.

COOMBER (Elgin). Suddenly but peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Saturday, 5th October, 2024, Elsie, aged 84 years, beloved wife, mum and naini. Elsie's funeral service, to which all are welcome, will be held at 11am, on Monday, 21st October, in the Holy Trinity Church, Elgin. Family flowers only please. Donations to the Outlook Club and the Holy Trinity Church, Elgin can be made at the church door, if desired.

HAMILTON (Lossiemouth). Peacefully, on 30th September, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Sandra Hazel, aged 78 years. Loving wife of the late Alex Hamilton, a dear mother and grandmother. Sandra's funeral service will be held at Meadow Hillock Funeral Chapel, St Aethan's Road, Burghead on Monday, 14th October at 11am; interment thereafter at Lossiemouth Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited.

SMITH (Lossiemouth). Suddenly, at home, on Saturday, 21st September, 2024, Graham Neil Smith, aged 21 years, much loved son of Graham and Lorraine and a dearly loved brother of Hannah, Lauren and Lewis. Funeral service, to which all family, close friends and work colleagues are respectfully invited, in Steven Thomson & Son, Funeral Home, Clifton Road, Lossiemouth, on Wednesday, 16th October, at 1.30pm; thereafter to Lossiemouth Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, may be given at the service, to R.N.L.I. and Willows Animal Sanctuary.

HARTHILL (Mosstodloch). Peacefully, at home, on Monday, 30th September, 2024, James (Jim), aged 92 years. Beloved husband of Anna (nee Andrew), much loved dad of Dianna, Andrew, Chris and the late Jenny and a proud granda and great-granda. A celebration of Jim's life will be held at Moray Crematorium, on Tuesday, 15th October, at 2.30pm, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations, if so desired, may be given in lieu in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, in loving memory of Jim. "We will miss you."