Death Notices

BUCHAN (Forres). Peacefully, at Meadowlark Nursing Home, Forres on Tuesday, 1st October, 2024, Irene Elizabeth Buchan, formerly of Seaforth Road, Forres, aged 92 years. A much loved mother, a devoted grandmother, a sadly missed sister and good friend to many. Memorial service at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Tytler Street, Forres on Monday, 14th October at 11am; thereafter a private cremation. All friends respectfully invited.

CRAIB (Elgin). Suddenly, at home, on Friday, 27th September, 2024, Gordon, aged 80 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Grace, much loved dad of John and Lynette, dear granda of Abbie, Lewis, Lukas and Euan, a dear brother and uncle. Funeral ceremony to which all friends are respectfully invited at William Watson Funeral Directors, Blackfriars Road, Elgin, on Thursday, 10th October, at 12noon; thereafter cremation private. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired at ceremony for local charities.

HALL Peacefully, at Wyvis House Care Home, Dingwall, on 24th September, 2024, after a short illness, John William Hall, aged 79 years, formerly of Findochty and Cambusavie. Husband and best friend of Norna, "pestfethar" to Sara and Martin and gramps to Alistair and Robert. Grateful thanks to all the staff at Wyvis House for their care and kindness. Funeral private as he would have wished. No flowers please, but donations to Alzheimer Scotland or Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, gratefully received. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

ISAAC (Elgin). It is with great sadness the family announce the passing of Isabel (nee Runcie), who passed in the loving arms of her family, at Dr Gray's Hospital on Tuesday, 24th September, 2024, aged 86 years. A much loved and loving wife of the late Kenneth, cherished mother to Ian, Duncan, Gary and Kevin, devoted granny, great-granny and great-great-granny, dear mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, auntie, cousin and friend to many. Funeral service will be held at Elgin Parish Church (formerly St Columba Church) on Saturday, 12th October at 11.30am. All family and friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to local charities.

WILLIAMSON (Forres). Peacefully, at Cathay Nursing Home Forres, on Saturday, 28th September, 2024, Ian James, aged 89 years, formerly of The Park, Victoria Road. Dearly beloved husband of the late Anne, a much loved uncle and friend. Funeral ceremony at William Watson Funeral Directors, Blackfriars Road, Elgin, on Thursday, 10th October, at 2pm; thereafter to Urquhart cemetery, all friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations if desired at ceremony for local charities. Mourning clothes optional.

PATERSON (Inverness/Elgin). Peacefully, at home on Saturday, 28th September, 2024, Sheila Skene, late of East Back Street, Bishopmill. Much loved and loving wife of the late William Paterson, proud and cherished mum of Angela, who had the privilege of being with her and a good friend to Angela's partner Kevin. Funeral service at William Watson's Chapel, Blackfriars Road, Elgin on Tuesday, 8th October, at 12.30pm; thereafter to Forgue Churchyard arriving at 2.15pm approximately, all respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, at the chapel in aid of Sightsavers. Together once again.

MITCHELL (Lossiemouth). Peacefully, at Dr. Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Thursday, 19th September, 2024, Fiona, aged 73 years, beloved daughter of the late Margaret, much loved sister, auntie and a good friend to many. Fiona's funeral mass, to which all are welcome, will be held at 11am, on Tuesday, 8th October, in St. Columba's Catholic Church, Lossiemouth and thereafter to Elgin Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations to Cancer Research UK can be made at the church door, if desired. R.I.P.

STEWART Suddenly, at Dr. Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Monday, 16th September, 2024, Charles David, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Sheila Smith, brother of Peter, loving father to Kim and Karen, proud grandpa to Louis, Kirsty and Bruce, father-in-law to the late Gary and to Iain, loving partner of Norma Strachan. Lossie loon, grocer, Allarburn Dairy and keen long time member of Moray Golf Club and a friend to many. Sorely missed. Funeral service, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited, at Elgin Parish Church, Moss Street (formerly St Columba's) on Friday, 4th October, at 1pm; thereafter to Elgin Cemetery.

STEWART (Livingston/Lossiemouth). Peacefully, at home, with his family around him, in Livingston, on Saturday, 14th September, 2024, Norman MacLeod Stewart, formerly of Argyll Lodge, Lossiemouth, dearly beloved husband of Mary (May), loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited, at Lossiemouth Church of Scotland, today Friday, 27th September, at 1.30pm; thereafter to Lossiemouth Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, may be given at the service, to Marie Curie.

CHALMERS (Urquhart). At home, on Saturday, 21st September, 2024, Peter, aged 78 years. Loving husband of Ann, dear dad of Dougie, Graeme and Ally. Funeral service at Bellie Parish Church, Fochabers, on Tuesday, 1st October, at 1.30pm; thereafter to Urquhart Cemetery, all friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired at Church for Clan and Moray food bank.

PIRIE (Elgin). It is with great sadness that the family announce the sudden but peaceful death of Stuart Pirie, age 72, at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary ICU on Friday, 20th September, 2024. Beloved husband, friend and soulmate to Ellie, much loved dad to Shaun, Marc, Chris and the late Ben, loved father-in-law to Nadine, a doting granda, a dear uncle, brother-in-law and friend to many. Stuart's funeral service, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited, at the W. G. Catto Funeral Home, Linkwood Road, Elgin on Friday, 4th October, at 2pm. Family flowers only, but donations if desired, to Keirans Legacy.

WHEELER (Elgin). It is with great sadness the family announce the passing of Marion (nee Whyte), who died peacefully with her family by her side, at her home of 57 years in Linkwood, on Friday, 6th September, 2024, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Lewis (Spanky), cherished mam of Elizabeth, Dorothy and Brian, much loved mother-in-law, adored granny, sister, aunt and good friend to many. Funeral service will be held at W.G. Catto Funeral Home, Linkwood Road, Elgin, on Friday, 27th September, at 2pm; thereafter to Elgin Cemetery. All family and friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Local Charities.

RAE (Elgin). Peacefully, on Sunday, 1st September, 2024, in the compassionate care of all at Seafield Hospital, Buckie. Margaret Jean Rae (Jean), aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy Rae, devoted mother of Douglas, much loved mother-in-law of Catherine and treasured, loving and adored granny of Kirsten and Alastair. A loving sister, auntie, neighbour and friend. A character to the very end and one we are very grateful to have had in our lives for this long. Funeral service to take place in W. G. Catto Funeral Home, Linkwood Road, Elgin on Monday, 16th September, 2024, at 2pm, all family and friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations welcome to Alzheimer Scotland, to support the research to prevent, care and cure dementia, which impacted Jean and Jimmy's later life together.

HARVEY (Kingston). Peacefully at home, with his family by his side, after a short brave battle, on Thursday, 29th August, 2024, William John (Jake), aged 77 years. Beloved husband of the late June, proud dad of Angela and David, doting granda of Emma, Megan, Liam and Lewis. Funeral service private at Jake's request.

FRASER (Duffus/ New Elgin). The family are heartbroken to announce the loss of Grahame Leslie (Fred), on Wednesday, 28th August, 2024. Loving and much loved husband of Sheila, dad of Blair and Jaclyn, brother of Lorraine, father-in-law, granda, brother-in-law and good friend to many. Funeral arrangements to follow and will be available on Graham J. Rattray Funeral Directors Facebook page.

ANDERSON (Forres/Lhanbryde). It is with great sadness that the family announce the sudden passing, at home, on Monday, 26th August, 2024, of John, aged 77 years, in the loving arms of his family. A beloved and devoted husband to Margaret, dearly loved dad to Michelle and Stuart, father-in-law to Annie and proud grandad to Maisie, Camden and Ian. Will be sorely missed by all the Anderson and Smith family and friends. John's funeral service will be held at Elgin Parish Church (formerly St Columbas), on Monday, 9th September, at 11am. All family and friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, to Rotary Elgin at the church door or online memorial donations to the Rotary Annual Fund at https://my.rotary.org/en/donate.

MCNALLY (Elgin). Peacefully, at home, on Sunday, 18th August, 2024, aged 88 years, with her daughters by her side, Nina Jessie (nee Baxter). Beloved mam, granny, great granny and GG. Dearly loved and so sadly missed. Funeral private at her own request.

BEATTIE (Elgin/Keith). Surrounded by his family, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Friday, 16th August, 2024, Richard (Dick), aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Muriel, much loved dad of Karen and Tracy and doting granda to Morgan and Noah. Will be sorely missed. Funeral service at W. G. Catto Funeral Home, Linkwood Road, Elgin, on Monday, 2nd September, at 11am. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only, but donations if desired, to the British Heart Foundation.

SHANKS (Lossiemouth). Peacefully, at Wakefield House, Cullen, with her family by her side, on Friday, 16th August, 2024, Mary Rosella (Rosie), aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late George, adored mam of Maggie and Alison, dear mother-in-law of Grant and the late Colin, loving sister, granny, great-granny, auntie, cousin and a good friend to many. Funeral service, to which all friends are respectfully invited, in Steven Thomson & Son, Funeral Home, Clifton Road, Lossiemouth, on Monday, 2nd September, at 1.30p.m., thereafter to Lossiemouth Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, may be given at the service for Dementia UK.

PIRIE (Elgin). Peacefully at home with his daughters on Sunday, 18th August, 2024, Edward, aged 86 years. Former employee of Forsyth's the Builders, Elgin. Beloved husband of the late Morag, much loved dad of Fiona, Karen and CatrAdored father-in-law, cherished grandad and great-grandad, dear uncle and good friend to many. Funeral service to be held at St Columba's South Church, Elgin on Thursday, 29th August, at 12.30 pm. All family and friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in aid of The Moray Monday Club, Elgin.