Death Notices

RAEBURN Susan (Susie) Adiel Ogilvie Raeburn K.C., beloved wife of Dr Gordon G. Milne, died on Friday, 21st March at Mill Cottage, Pluscarden, Elgin after an illness borne with fortitude and grace. Practised at the Scottish Bar from 1977 to 1993, served as Sheriff at Glasgow Sheriff Court from 1993 to 2011 and latterly at Elgin Sheriff Court from 2011 to 2015. Funeral private.

MURRAY (Elgin). The family would like to announce the passing of Norman (Norrie), on Friday, 14th March, 2025, after a long illness. Much missed husband of Cathy, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many. Funeral service to be held at W.G. Catto Funeral Home, Linkwood Road, Elgin, on Thursday, 3rd April, at 2pm; thereafter to Elgin Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in aid of Friends of Dr Gray's Hospital.

MACDONALD (Elgin). Peacefully, at his home, 31 Thornhill Road, New Elgin, on Monday, 17th March, 2025, Ian, aged 94 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Jean, much loved dad of Anne, Sandra, Ian and Margaret, a dear father-in-law, granda and great-granda/GG. Funeral ceremony at William Watson Funeral Directors, Blackfriars Road, Elgin, on Friday, 28th March at 11am; thereafter to Elgin Cemetery, all friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, at ceremony for N.E.S.S.

WILLIAMS (Lossiemouth). Peacefully, at A.R.I, on Sunday, 9th March, 2025, Lauraine Hewson Williams, (Fred's Threads), aged 73 years. Beloved daughter of the late Tom and Violet, a dear godmother to Mark and a good friend to many. Graveside service, to which all friends are respectfully invited, at Lossiemouth Cemetery, on Monday, 24th March, at 2pm. Donations, if desired, may be given at the service for The Woodland Trust.

PRISE (Mosstodloch). Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, on Thursday, 13th March, 2025, Wilma, aged 63 years. Dearly beloved wife of Willie, much loved mum of Colin and Gillian, a dear mother-in-law, loving granny of Cameron, Charlie, Woody, Hope, Louis and Ella, a dear sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Funeral ceremony at William Watson Funeral Directors, Blackfriars Road, Elgin, on Wednesday, 26th March, at 1:30pm; thereafter to Essil Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited, family flowers only please, donations, if desired, at ceremony for C.O.P.D.

INCH After a short illness, George Alexander Inch, passed away on Wednesday, 19th February, 2025, aged 75 years. Husband to Jane and father to Joanna and Grant. There will be a funeral held in Rugby on Thursday, 27th March (please contact the family for live stream details) and a memorial on Friday, 4th April, at 2pm at the Sunninghill Hotel in Elgin for friends and family.

HAMILTON (Kinloss) Sadly, at Dr Gray's Hospital, on Friday, 28th February, 2025, Jeff Hamilton of Seapark, Kinloss, aged 75 years, a beloved husband of Pearl, a much loved dad of Jo and of the late Barry, a caring father-in-law, a devoted grandad and great-grandad and a sadly missed friend to many. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons' Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres on Thursday, 20th March, at 12 noon. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Blood Cancer UK (Primary Myelofibrosis).

BACKHOUSE Warren, aged 49, sadly passed away on Friday, 7th March, at home in Wakefield, with his family by his side. Previously lived in Elgin. Will be missed and loved by his family always.

HERON (Hopeman). Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, on Sunday, 9th March, 2025, Victor, aged 87 years. Loving husband of Margaret Bruce, devoted dad of Andrew, Michael and Stuart, dear granda of Allan, Christopher, Gemma, Charlie and Keira, great-granda of Jame, John and Ivy. A service of celebration for Victor's life will be held in Hopeman Church of Scotland, on Wednesday, 19th March, at 12 noon; interment thereafter at Duffus Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired, donations can be made to R.N.L.I.

MCINTYRE (Inverness). Peacefully, at home, on 7th March, 2025, Isabella (Isabel), nee Jappy, formerly Nicol, aged 85 years, Lochlann Terrace, Culloden. Dearly loved wife of the late John, much loved mum, grandma and great-grandma, also a dear neighbour. Funeral ceremony on Monday, 24th March, at 2pm, in the funeral home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness; thereafter cremation private. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Car parking available at the funeral home.

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.