Death Notices

REID (Lossiemouth). Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Sunday, 4th August, 2024, Alexander (Sandy), aged 92 years, of Commerce Street. Much loved husband of the late Margaret, much loved dad of Inga, James and Gillian, dear father-in-law of Ronn and Julie, precious granda of David, Jamie, Cheyenne and Stewart, great-granda of Ella, Kacen, Carter and Brandon, much loved uncle and a good friend to many. Sandy's funeral service, to which all are welcome, will be held at 11am, on Wednesday, 21st August, in Graham J. Rattray's Funeral Home, Shore Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6PB; and thereafter to Lossiemouth Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations to local charities can be made at the funeral home door, if desired.

VESCO (Forres/Orkney). We mourn the loss of Alexander (Alex) of Forres (retired Customs and Excise Orkney and C.A.B. Elgin and Forres) who died 7th August, 2024 in his 93rd year. Much loved by his wife Barbara and his children Kay, David and Lynn and by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cremation private. Funeral service in Andrew Smith's Funeral Home, 17 Tytler Street, Forres. IV36 1EL on Friday, 23rd August at 1pm, to which all friends are respectfully invited. Those wishing to view Alex's funeral on livestream can do so by emailing andrewsmith.funeraldirectors@btconnect.com for login details. Donations, if desired, to Alzheimer Scotland can be made at funeral home door.

MCKENZIE (Lossiemouth). Peacefully, at the Grove Care Home, Elgin, on Friday, 2nd August, 2024, Eileen, aged 87 years, of Dunbar Street, beloved wife of the late John McKenzie, dearly loved mum of John and David, dear mother-in-law of Karine, loving granny of Alec and Alasdair and Hannah and Eloise, dear sister-in-law, auntie and a good friend to many. Funeral service, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited, in Lossiemouth Church of Scotland, on Tuesday, 13th August, at 1.30pm; thereafter to Lossiemouth Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, may be given at the service, for Clan Cancer Support.

GRANT Our lovely Alice passed away, gently in her sleep, at Dr Gray's Hospital, on Sunday, 4th August, 2024. Her husband Alastair, her boys Rory, Callum and Ewan, her daughter-in-law Hilary, and her grandsons Sandy and Findlay will all miss her terribly. Alice's funeral service will be held at Meadow Hillock Funeral Chapel, in Burghead, on Wednesday, 28th August, 2024, at 1pm. Please dress as you wish. Donations in lieu of flowers to Cancer Research.

McKAY (Elgin). Peacefully, at Seafield Hospital, Buckie, on Wednesday, 24th July, 2024, William (Bill), aged 93 years, of East Road. Dearly beloved husband of the late Gladys, a much loved father, father in law, grandad, great grandad and brother. Funeral ceremony, to which all friends are respectfully invited, at William Watson Funeral Directors, Blackfriars Road, Elgin, on Wednesday, 7th August, at 2.30pm; thereafter cremation private. No flowers please, donations, if desired, at ceremony for the S.S.P.C.A.

McDONALD (Elgin). Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Sunday, 28th July, 2024, Alexander John (Sandy), aged 88 years, retired electrician. Dearly beloved husband of Catherine, much loved dad of Alison and Catherine, dear father in law of Stewart and a loving grandad of Sandy, Callum, Emily and Liam. Funeral service at St. Sylvester's Church, Elgin, on Friday, 9th August, at 2pm; thereafter to Elgin Cemetery, all friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, at church for Alzheimer Scotland. R.I.P.

MACDONALD (Elgin) Suddenly, at his home, on Sunday, July 14th, 2024, Alastair, aged 73 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Gillian, much loved dad of Kevin and Andrew, a dear father-in-law of Lisa and Grant, loving granpa of Callum, Caitlin, Danny and Oscar, a dear brother and brother-in-law. Funeral ceremony to which all friends are respectfully invited at William Watson Funeral Directors, Blackfriars Road, Elgin, on Thursday, July 25th, at 2.30pm, thereafter cremation private. Family flowers only please, donations if desired at ceremony for local charities.

TAYLOR (Elgin). Bruce, former P&J Reporter, died peacefully at The Grove, on Saturday, 6th July, 2024, aged 76 years. Beloved dad of Morna, dearest partner of Angie, a much-loved father-in-law, granda and great-granda and a dear uncle. Bruce's funeral service will be held at the W. G. Catto Funeral Home, Linkwood Road, Elgin, on Monday, 22nd July, at 1pm; thereafter to Elgin Cemetery. All family and friends are respectfully invited. Donations, if desired, to Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland.

BRODIE On Saturday, 13th July, 2024, peacefully, in hospital, Daphne Coutts, aged 90 years, formerly of Elgin, Morayshire. A much-loved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Funeral private at her request. Enquiries to Rolfe's The Family Funeral Service, Whitchurch. Tel. 01948 662209.

GILLIES Peacefully, at Abbeyvale Care Home, on Monday, 15th July, 2024, Neil Gillies, aged 82 years. Much loved husband of Sylvia and a dear dad to Claire and Campbell. Sadly missed by all his grandchildren, Isobel, Hannah and Maya. Funeral service to be held at W. G. Catto Funeral Home, Linkwood Road, on Friday, 26th July, at 11am. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, in aid of the British Heart Foundation.

BOTHWELL (Lossiemouth). Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on 2nd July, 2024, Margaret, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Tom and much-loved mother of Murray and Arlene. In accordance with her wishes, her body has been donated to medical science, but a celebration of her life for her friends and family to attend and remember her will be arranged in due course.

BREWSTER (nee Smillie) (Forres). Peacefully, at Meadowlark Nursing Home on Friday, 17th May, 2024, June Audrey Brewster, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of James, dearly loved mother of Grant and Iain, much loved mother-in-law of Jennifer and Lucy and cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of Calum, Ruari, Iona, Flora, Angus and William. Funeral private.

STABLES (Fochabers). Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Saturday, 29th June, 2024, John Meldrum, aged 81 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Mona, much loved father of John and Mark, a dear father-in-law and grandpa. Funeral ceremony, to which all friends are respectfully invited, at William Watson Funeral Directors, Blackfriars Road, Elgin, on Monday, 15th July, at 3pm; thereafter cremation private. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, at ceremony for The Oaks.

WILSON (Elgin). Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Thursday, 4th July, 2024, Alexander George (Sandy), aged 76 years. Dear father of Kevin, Lee, Ryan and Kerry, brother, granda, great-granda, uncle and a friend to many. Sandy's funeral service, to which all are welcome, will be held at 1pm today (Friday), 12th July, in Graham J. Rattray's Funeral Home, Shore Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6PB. Family flowers only please, donations to Sandy's favourite charities can be made at the funeral home door, if desired.

FETTES (Garmouth /Fochabers). Peacefully, at Burnbank Care Home, Buckie, on Saturday, 29th June, 2024, Margaret, aged 98 years. Devoted wife of the late James (Jimmy), loving mum to Michael, Isobel, and the late Victor, devoted granny and nan to Dianne, Mark, Karen, Sarah, and the late Paul, great-granny and great-nan to Calum, Eilidh, Alex, Cery's and Emma. Funeral service at William Watson Funeral Directors, Blackfriars Road, Elgin, on Wednesday, 17th July, at 1.30pm; thereafter to Essil Cemetery, all friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, at service for local charities.

MCDONALD (Mosstodloch). Suddenly, at his home, Mains of Blackdam Croft, on Sunday, 30th June, 2024, Ted, aged 81 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Josephine, much loved dad of Wendy, Davie, Ainslie and Mike, a dear father-in-law, granda, great-granda and brother. Funeral ceremony at William Watson Funeral Directors, Blackfriars Road, Elgin, on Monday, 15th July, at 11am; thereafter to Bellie Cemetery, all friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, at ceremony for MS Society Scotland.

STUART (Elgin). Peacefully, at Anderson's Care Home, on Tuesday, 2nd July, 2024, Alistair, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of the late Adaline and much loved dad to Robert, Mandy and Mike. Alistair's funeral, to which all friends and family are invited, will be held at W. G. Catto Funeral Home, Linkwood Road, Elgin, on Tuesday, 16th July, at 2pm; thereafter to Elgin Cemetery. Family flowers only please.

STEWART (Lossiemouth). Peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, 1st July, 2024, Margaret Jane Stewart, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Dennis Stewart, devoted and dearly loved mum of Lorna and Neil, respected mother-in-law of Lesley, proud granny of Michelle (Greg), Michael (Kelly), Ryan, Aaron and doting great nanny of Amilie, Evie, Holly and Indie. A service of thanksgiving, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited, will be held at Steven Thomson & Son, Funeral Home, Clifton Road, Lossiemouth, on Friday, 19th July, at 11.30 am; thereafter to Lossiemouth Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, may be given at the service, for Cancer Research.

GEORGE (Lhanbryde). It is with great sadness the family announce the loss of James Ironside George. Jimmy passed away peacefully, in the comfort of his own home, on Sunday, 30th June, 2024. A loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandad, uncle, brother and friend. Funeral service to be held at Moray Crematorium, Buckie on Thursday, 18th July, at 10.30am. All family and friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, in aid of Dementia Scotland.

JONES (Elgin/Liverpool). Ronald (Ronnie) Edward passed away, unexpectedly at Dr Gray's Hospital, on Wednesday, 19th June, 2024, aged 75 years. Devoted husband to Wilma, beloved father of Jennifer and Emma, much loved father-in-law to Graham, and the best grandad to Zoe, Kellie, Dory, William and Heather could have asked for. Deeply missed but we are forever grateful to have had him in our lives. Gone too soon but he always did like to be early. Private cremation at his request.