Funeral Notices

BUCHAN (Peterhead)

Peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Monday September 16^th 2019, Eric Buchan (Fisherman) aged 79 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Sheila, a much loved and loving dad of Hazel-Ann, Eric-James and the late James, a dear father-in-law of Derek, a proud and devoted granda of Aliah, Samantha, Scott, Rachael and Euan and great-granda of Elly-Jane and Ryley. Very sadly missed. Service in The Almanythie Hall, Grange Road, Peterhead on Monday September 23^rd at 2.00 p.m. to which all friends are respectfully invited and thereafter to Grange Cemetery. No callers please. Family flowers only, but if so desired, donations in lieu of flowers at the hall door for The Fisherman’s Mission, Peterhead. “Safely Anchored”

CRIMIN (Cruden Bay)

Peacefully at the Ugie Hospital, Peterhead, on Thursday August 29^th 2019, Thomas Crimin aged 70 years, retired quarry employee, Aberdeen, dearly loved son of the late Daniel and Irene Crimin. Celebration for Thomas’ life to be held in The Almanythie Hall, Grange Road, Peterhead on Tuesday September 24^th at 1.30 p.m. to which all friends are respectfully invited. Funeral thereafter private. No callers and no flowers please, but if so desired, donations in lieu of flowers at the hall door for Cancer Research.

STUART

Very suddenly at the Intensive Care Unit, East Surrey Hospital, on Sunday August 18^th 2019,  Lisa-Marie Stuart aged 43 years. A much loved and loving mum of Lauryn, Ella and Charlee, dearly loved daughter of Doug and the late Wendy, a very dear sister of Douglas, James and Stephanie and a loving sister-in-law, auntie, granddaughter, niece and cousin. Very sadly and sorely missed. Service of Thanksgiving for Lisa’s life to be held in The Almanythie Hall, Grange Road, Peterhead on Friday September 20^th at 10.30 a.m. to which all friends are respectfully invited and thereafter to Grange Cemetery. Floral tributes welcome, or if so desired, donations in lieu of flowers at the hall door for Shirley’s Space.

STEPHEN (Peterhead)

Very suddenly, but peacefully, after a long illness bravely endured, at her home on Wednesday September 4th 2019, Rhoda Stephen aged 59 years. Beloved partner of the late James Emslie, a dear step mum, best friend of Marjorie Strachan, dearly loved daughter of Jessie Gall and the late Alex James Stephen, a dear sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. Service in The Almanythie Hall, Grange Road, Peterhead on Thursday September 12th at 11.00 a.m. to which all friends are respectfully invited and thereafter to Grange Cemetery. No callers please.

CRIMIN (Cruden Bay)

Peacefully at the Ugie Hospital, Peterhead, on Thursday August 29^th 2019, Thomas Crimin aged 70 years, retired quarry employee, Aberdeen, dearly loved son of the late Daniel and Irene Crimin. No callers please. Funeral arrangements later.

GIBB (Peterhead)

Very suddenly, but peacefully at Peterhead Community Hospital on Wednesday September 4^th 2019, Lydia Murray Cassie aged 86 years. Dearly loved and cherished wife of the late Alexander Cruickshank Gibb (Sandy), a much loved and devoted mum of Graham and Kevin, a dear mother-in-law of Dorothy and Alison and such a proud and devoted grandma. Very sadly and sorely missed. Service in The Almanythie Hall, Grange Road, Peterhead on Wednesday September 11^th at 1.30 p.m. to which all friends are respectfully invited and thereafter to Grange Cemetery. No callers please. Family flowers only, but if so desired, donations in lieu of flowers at the hall door for chosen charities.

MACKY (Peterhead)

Very suddenly, but peacefully at her home, on Tuesday September 3^rd 2019, Helen Ann Macky aged 45 years. Dearly loved partner of Derek Stephen, a much loved and loving mum of Stephanie and William, a dear sister, niece, aunt, cousin and friend. Funeral private. No callers and no flowers please. Gone from her home, but forever in the hearts of those who loved her in life and miss her in death.

TAYLOR (Mintlaw/Hatton)

Peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday August 31^st 2019, Alexander Taylor (Allie) aged 90 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Kathleen (Nee Anderson), a much loved and loving dad of Stewart, a dear father-in-law of Darlene and a proud and devoted granda of Euan and Jennifer. Very sadly missed. Funeral Service in Cruden Parish Church on Tuesday September 10^th at 1.00 p.m. to which all friends are respectfully invited and thereafter to Cruden Churchyard. Family flowers only, but if so desired, donations in lieu of flowers at the church door for chosen charities.

LAIRD (Crimond/Longhaven)

Very peacefully, in the tender loving care of the dedicated staff at Crimond House, on Wednesday August 28^th 2019, David B. G. Laird (Davie) aged 96 years, formerly of 8 Strathbeg, Logie Drive, Crimond. A dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Very sadly and sorely missed. At Davie’s own request, funeral private. No callers please. Family flowers only.

BROWN (Peterhead)

Very peacefully towards the end, at the Intensive Care Unit, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, with her family by her bedside, on Wednesday August 28^th 2019, Kelly Ann Brown aged 42 years. A much loved and loving ma of Graeme, Jack and Kelsey, a dear sister of Ashley, sister-in-law of Mark, a dear aunt to Ellie-Rose and Keenan, a loving granddaughter, niece and cousin. Very sadly and sorely missed. Funeral private. No callers and no flowers please.

DONOGHUE (Peterhead)

Very peacefully passed away, in the tender loving care of his family by his bedside, on Tuesday August 27^th 2019, Peter Enda Donoghue (Irish Peter) aged 54 years, Fisherman. A much loved and loving dad of Edel, Shauna, Aylie and Catherine, dearly loved son of Maryanne and the late Peter, a very dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin, friend to many and partner of Michelle Griffiths. Peter is so very sadly and sorely missed. Service of Thanksgiving for Peter’s life to be held in The Almanythie Hall, Grange Road, Peterhead on Friday evening, August 30^th at 6.30 p.m. to which all friends are respectfully invited and thereafter he will sail across to his place of birth in Southern Ireland, where he will be laid to rest. No flowers please, but if so desired, donations in lieu of flowers at the hall door for chosen charities. “Rest in Peace”

NEWRICK (Peterhead)

Very peacefully, in the tender loving care of the dedicated staff at Kirkburn Court, Peterhead on Friday August 23^rd 2019, Christina Wilson Hepburn (Chrissie) aged 88 years. Dearly loved loved wife of the late John Newrick, formerly of Duncan Crescent, Peterhead, a much loved and devoted ma of the late Neville, also a very caring and proud grunny of John and remembering the close, loving bond Chrissie had with Janet. Very sadly and sorely missed. Service in The Almanythie Hall, Grange Road, Peterhead on Friday August 30^th at 11.00 a.m. to which all friends are respectfully invited and thereafter to Balmoor Cemetery. No callers please. Family flowers only, but if so desired, donations in lieu of flowers at the hall door for Kirkburn Court Residents Fund.

McBEATH (Peterhead)

At the home of her great-niece and Godchild Shari, on Monday August 26^th 2019, Hazel McBeath aged 89 years, known as auntie to all the family. At Hazel’s own request, funeral private. No callers and no flowers please. Very sadly and sorely missed.

CORDINER (Boddam)

Peacefully, with Margaret and Jim by her side, at Kirkburn Court Care Home, on Tuesday August 20th 2019, Jessie Masson Cordiner aged 97 years. Only daughter of the late Robbie and Jess Cordiner. Much loved by all her family. Service in The Almanythie Hall, Grange Road, Peterhead on Tuesday August 27th at 2.15 p.m. to which all friends are respectfully invited and thereafter to Peterhead Cemetery, Constitution Street. Family flowers only please. Sadly missed. ‘Gone from this world, but not from our hearts.’

STUART

Very suddenly at the Intensive Care Unit, East Surrey Hospital, on Sunday August 18^th 2019, Lisa Marie Stuart aged 43 years. A much loved and loving mum of Lauryn, Ella and Charlee, dearly loved daughter of Doug and the late Wendy, a very dear sister of Douglas, James and Stephanie and a loving sister-in-law, auntie, granddaughter, niece and cousin. Very sadly and sorely missed. Funeral arrangements later.

FENTY (Peterhead)

Very suddenly, at his home, on Monday August 19^th 2019, Herbert Thoirs Fenty (Bertie), retired Fisherman aged 71 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Elsie Mitchell, a much loved and loving da of Diane, Barry and Gemma, a dear father-in-law and such a proud and devoted granda of Garry, Jamie and Annabelle. Very sadly and sorely missed. Service in The Almanythie Hall, Grange Road, Peterhead on Monday August 26^th at 2.15 p.m. to which all friends are respectfully invited and thereafter to Grange Cemetery. No callers and no flowers please, if so desired, donations in lieu of flowers at the hall door for chosen charities.

PEDEN (Boddam/Peterhead)

Very suddenly, after a long illness so courageously endured, at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Wednesday August 14^th 2019, Craig Cameron Peden aged 34 years. Dearly loved and cherished son of Tam and Dorothy Peden, a much loved and loving brother of Thomas, a very dear grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. Very sadly and sorely missed. Celebration for Craig’s life to be held in The Almanythie Hall, Grange Road, Peterhead on Tuesday August 27^th at 11.00 a.m. to which all friends are respectfully invited and thereafter to Grange Cemetery. No flowers please, but if so desired, donations in lieu of flowers at the hall door for chosen charities.

BUCHAN (Peterhead)

Very suddenly at his home, on Thursday August 8^th 2019, Robert John Buchan, known as R.J. or Bob aged 56 years. Dear dad of Georgia, dearly loved and cherished son of Robbie and Violet Buchan, a dear brother of Betsy and the late James Martin, also such a loving uncle. Very sadly and sorely missed. Service in The Almanythie Hall, Grange Road, Peterhead on Monday August 26^th at 12.15 p.m. to which all friends are respectfully invited. Funeral thereafter private. No callers please. Family flowers only, but if so desired, donations in lieu of flowers at the hall door for chosen charities.

HAGGART (Peterhead)

Suddenly at Peterhead on Sunday August 11^th 2019, Gavin Haggart aged 35 years. Dearly loved son of Wilma and the late Andy Haggart, a very dear brother of Andrea, brother-in-law of Tony, such a proud and devoted uncle, Gavin was also a dear grandson and friend to many. Very sadly and sorely missed. Celebration for Gavin’s life to be held in The Almanythie Hall, Grange Road, Peterhead on Saturday August 24^th at 10.30 a.m. to which all friends are respectfully invited and thereafter to Grange Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if so desired, donations in lieu of flowers at the hall door for chosen charities.

JOHNSTON (Peterhead)

Peacefully in his sleep, at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Monday 12^th August 2019, James Johnston (Jimmy) aged 78 years. Beloved son of the late James and Andrina Johnston, a dear brother of Ardline, Brian, David and the late Elsie and Alan. Very sadly and sorely missed. Service in The Almanythie Hall, Grange Road, Peterhead on Friday August 23^rd at 1.30 p.m. to which all friends are respectfully invited and thereafter to Balmoor Cemetery. No callers please. Floral tributes welcome or if so desired, donations in lieu of flowers at the hall door for Cancer Research.

HALL (Peterhead)

Suddenly at her home, on Wednesday August 14^th 2019, Patricia Florence Walker aged 59 years. Dearly loved wife of Phil and a much loved daughter of Margaret and the late Douglas Walker. Very sadly missed. Service in The Almanythie Hall, Grange Road, Peterhead on Friday August 23rd at 11.00 a.m. to which all friends are respectfully invited. Funeral thereafter private. No flowers please, but if so desired, donations in lieu of flowers at the hall door for local charities.

MURRAY (Peterhead/Ellon)

Very peacefully, in the tender loving care of the staff at Grangepark, Meethill Road, Peterhead on Tuesday August 13^th 2019, Margaret Shinnie aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of the late George Murray, retired Bus Driver, formerly of Aalesund Road, Peterhead, a dear sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Very sadly and sorely missed. Service in The Almanythie Hall, Grange Road, Peterhead on Wednesday August 21^st at 1.00 p.m. to which all friends are respectfully invited and thereafter to Ellon Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if so desired, donations in lieu of flowers at the hall door for Grangepark Residents Comfort Fund.

LAWSON (Peterhead)

Peacefully at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, with his family by his bedside, on Saturday August 10th 2019, William John Lawson (Wullie) aged 69 years (retired Skipper). Dearly loved and cherished husband of Heather Leiper, a much loved and loving da of Rhodella, William and Wayne, a respected father-in-law and such a proud and devoted papa to all his grandchildren. Very sadly and sorely missed. Service in The Almanythie Hall, Grange Road, Peterhead on Monday August 19th at 1.45 p.m. to which all friends are respectfully invited. Funeral thereafter private. No callers and no flowers please. “Safely anchored”.

TAYLOR (Peterhead/Aberdeen)

Very peacefully at her home on Monday August 5th 2019, (after a short illness courageously borne with immense humour) surrounded by her family at her bedside, Denise Massie in her 48th year. Dearly loved and cherished wife of the late Brian Taylor, a much loved and loving mum of Kyle, a dear daughter of Kathleen and the late Ian Massie, a very dear sister to Angela, sister-in-law of Gary and a much loved aunt of Ryan and Zoe. Very sadly and sorely missed. Celebration for Denise’s life to be held in Aberdeen Crematorium, Hazlehead, (East Chapel) on Wednesday August 21st at 1 p.m. to which all friends are respectfully invited. No callers and no flowers please, but if so desired, donations in lieu of flowers on exit at the crematorium for Cancer Research U.K.

McLEAN (Peterhead)

Very suddenly at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, with her family by her bedside, on Friday August 9th 2019, Priscilla Carol Hunter (Cilla) aged 73 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert McLean (Bobby), a much loved and loving mum of Gary, Natalie and Morag, a dear mother-in-law, such a proud and devoted grunny of Liam, Dylan and Claire also a loving sister, aunt, great-aunt and friend. Very sadly and sorely missed. Service in The Almanythie Hall, Grange Road, Peterhead on Tuesday August 20th at 1.30 p.m. to which all friends are respectfully invited and thereafter to Grange Cemetery. No callers please.

DUTHIE (Peterhead)

Very peacefully, in the tender loving care of the staff at Peterhead Community Hospital on Monday August 12th 2019, Elizabeth Moir Murray (Betty) aged 90 years, retired Cleaner, Stevenson’s Dental Practice, Peterhead. Dearly loved wife of the late Gerald Duthie, retired Bus Driver, and also dearly loved wife of the late Campbell Davidson, retired Baker, a devoted mother of Ian, mother-in-law, granny, a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. By Betty’s own request, funeral private. No callers and no flowers please.

REID (Peterhead)

Peacefully at his home, in the tender loving care of his family (after an illness courageously endured) on Thursday August 8th 2019, William Robertson Strachan Reid (Bill) aged 82 years, retired Plasterer. Dearly loved husband of the late Hazel Cowie, a much loved and loving da of David, Mandy and Bobby, a dear father-in-law and such a proud and devoted granda of Maisie, Norah, Hamish, Andrew and William. Very sadly and sorely missed. Service in The Almanythie Hall, Grange Road, Peterhead on Thursday August 15th at 12.15 p.m. to which all friends are respectfully invited. Funeral thereafter private. No callers please. Family flowers only, but if so desired, donations in lieu of flowers at the hall door for chosen charities.

REID (Peterhead)

Peacefully at his home, in the tender loving care of his family (after an illness courageously endured) on Thursday August 8th 2019, William Robertson Strachan Reid (Bill) aged 82 years, retired Plasterer. Dearly loved husband of the late Hazel Cowie, a much loved and loving da of David, Mandy and Bobby, a dear father-in-law and such a proud and devoted granda of Maisie, Norah, Hamish, Andrew and William. Very sadly and sorely missed. Service in The Almanythie Hall, Grange Road, Peterhead on Thursday August 15th at 12.15 p.m. to which all friends are respectfully invited. Funeral thereafter private. No callers please. Family flowers only, but if so desired, donations in lieu of flowers at the hall door for chosen charities.

GEDDES (Peterhead)

Peacefully at Kirkburn Court Care Home, Peterhead, after a long illness borne with great dignity, on Wednesday August 7th 2019, Captain William (Bill) Geddes aged 84 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of the late Andrewina (Rena) Ritchie, a much loved and loving brother of Hilda, Maureen and the late Michael, a dearly loved brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Very sadly and sorely missed. Funeral private. No callers please. Family flowers only.

BEAGRIE (Peterhead)

Peacefully passed into the presence of her Lord, at The Ugie Hospital, Peterhead on Saturday August 10th 2019, Marian Stephen aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Charles Beagrie. Sadly missed. By Marian’s own request, funeral private. No callers and no flowers please. “At home with the Lord.”