Funeral Notices

July 6th 2020

With kind permission from Tommy's family:

RANKIN (Peterhead)

Peacefully at Peterhead Community Hospital (after a short stay) with his daughter by his bedside, on Monday July 6^th 2020, Thomas (Tommy) Rankin in his 89^th year, retired Ships Carpenter. Dearly loved Husband of the late Barbara Melville, a much loved and loving Da of Jacqueline and the late Tommy, a dear Father-in-law of Tom and Alison, a proud and devoted Granda of Lisa-Marie and Shelley, Great-Granda to Neive and Owen and Great-Gaggy to Charlie. Very sadly and sorely missed. Funeral private. Family flowers only.

July 2nd 2020

With kind permission from Freda's family:

GALL (Peterhead)

Very suddenly but peacefully, after a short illness at her home, in the tender loving care of her family, on Tuesday June 30^th 2020, Freda in her 76^th year, a much loved and treasured mum of Marie, Tanya and Ricky, a dear mother-in-law of Gary and Brian and a proud and devoted nannie and great-nannie. Very sadly and sorely missed. At Freda’s own request funeral private. No callers and no flowers please.

June 30th 2020

With kind permission from Isobel's family:

NOBLE (Peterhead)

Very suddenly after a short illness at Grangepark, Meethill Road, Peterhead on Monday June 29^th 2020, Isabella (Isobel) Anderson in her 82^nd year. Dearly loved and cherished Wife of William (Bill) Noble, retired Personnel Manager Cleveland Twist Drill, Peterhead, a much loved and loving Ma to Billy, Carol and Isobel, a dear Mother-in-law of Michael and James, such a proud and devoted Grunny, Great-Grunny and a dear Sister to Jean. Very sadly and sorely missed. Owing to current restrictions funeral private. Family flowers only.

June 29th 2020

With kind permission from Phyllis' family:

CADGER (Mintlaw)

Very suddenly at her home, on Sunday June 28^th 2020, Phyllis Nicol Fraser aged 69 years, dearly loved wife of Robert Cadger, a much loved and loving mum of Scott and Wendy, a dear mother-in-law, a proud and devoted granny and great-granny, a dear sister and daughter-in-law of Nellie. Very sadly and sorely missed. Owing to current restrictions funeral private. Family flowers only.

June 22nd 2020

With kind permission from Robert's family:

STEPHEN (Peterhead)
At Peterhead Community Hospital (after a long illness) on Monday 22^nd June 2020, Robert Stephen aged 73 years, retired Welder and retired School Janitor. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Marlene Cassie, a much loved Dad of Kevin and dearly loved by Kevin’s partner Heather, a proud and devoted Granda Corner of Alisha and Kieran. Very sadly and sorely missed. By Robert’s own request funeral private. No callers and no flowers please.

June 19th 2020

With kind permission from Sandy's family:

URQUHART (Stuartfield)

Very suddenly, at home, on Thursday June 18^th 2020, Sandy Urquhart, aged 62 years, dearly loved and cherished husband of Shirley Lawrie, a much loved and loving dad of Sarah and Craig, a dear son of Jean and the late Sandy Urquhart and a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Very sadly missed. Owing to government restrictions, funeral private. Family flowers only.

June 19th 2020

With kind permission from Jim's family:

REID (Peterhead)

Very suddenly at his home, on Thursday June 18^th 2020, James Aliston Reid (Jim) aged 71 years, retired Granite Mason, beloved son of the late James and Flora Reid, a loving brother of the late John and Flora, a dear uncle to Elaine and the late Michael and great-uncle to Nicola, Michael and Eavan. Very sadly and sorely missed. Owing to current restrictions funeral private. No callers please.

June 18th 2020

With kind permission from Norma's family:

MURRAY (Peterhead)

Very peacefully at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, on Thursday June 18^th 2020, Norma Clark, dearly loved and cherished wife of David Murray, retired Master Butcher, a much loved and loving mum of Lesley and Allyson, a dear mother-in-law of Mike and such a proud and devoted nana of Matthew, Holly and Jack. Very sadly and sorely missed. Owing to current restrictions funeral private. Family flowers only.

June 16th 2020

With kind permission from Declan's family:

KNOTT (Ellon)

Suddenly at home on Sunday June 7^th 2020, Declan Knott, aged 7 weeks, dearly loved and cherished son of Duncan and Debbie, a much loved and loving baby brother of Kyle, Ethan and Frankie and a dear grandson, nephew and cousin. Very sadly and sorely missed. Funeral private. No callers please. Family flowers only

June 16th 2020

With kind permission from June's family:

YOUNG (Peterhead)

At her home (after a long illness) on Monday June 15^th 2020, June Young aged 72 years. Dearly loved partner of the late Thomas (Tommy) Launders, a much loved and loving mum of Angela and Sean, a dear mother-in-law of Derek, such a proud and devoted grunny to Gemma, Kimberley and Melissa and also a proud and devoted great-grunny no.2 to T.J., Riley, Kaylah, David Jnr and the late Jake. Very sadly and sorely missed. Owing to current Government restrictions, funeral private. No callers please. Family flowers only.

June 16th 2020

With kind permission from Jim's family:

MacLENNAN (Inverugie)

Peacefully at his home, on Monday June 15^th 2020, James (Jim) MacLennan aged 74 years, retired employee Oceaneering and St Fergus Gas Plant and Driver for Anna Ritchie School, loved husband of Wilma Duthie, a much loved and loving dad of Justin and Louise, a dear father-in-law of Carole, grandad, papa and great-grandad. Very sadly missed. Funeral private at Jim’s own request. No callers please. Family flowers only.

June 15th 2020

With kind permission from Nellie's family:

THOMSON (Cruden Bay)

Peacefully on Saturday June 13^th 2020, in the tender loving care of the staff at Wyndwell Care Home, Peterhead (with her family at her bedside), Helen (Nellie) Wiseman Turnbull aged 101 years (ex Cook, Port Erroll School). Dearly loved Wife of the late George Slesser Thomson, cherished Mum of George and Margaret, Mother-in-law of Willie and Evelyn, a much loved and loving Grannie Tootie to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, a loving Aunt and friend to many. Owing to Government Restrictions, funeral private. For friends who wish to pay their last respects, Nellie’s Funeral Cortege will leave 23 Main Street, Cruden Bay on Thursday June 18^th at 1 p.m. May we please ask that you adhere to Social Distance Guidelines at all times.

June 15th 2020

With kind permission from Helen's family:

NOBLE (Kirkcudbright/Peterhead)

Peacefully at Merse House Care Home, Kirkcudbright on Friday June 12^th 2020, Helen Flett Herd in her 96^th year, formally of Blackhouse Terrace Peterhead. Dearly loved and cherished wife of the late James Bain Noble (former Engineering manager of Cleveland Twist Drill). A much loved and loving mother of Robert, Julia and Helen, a dear mother-in-law of Chris, Doug and Ivor, a second Mam to Valerie and a very dear friend to many. A proud and loving Granny and Great Granny (‘GG’) who will be sadly missed but will always remain in our hearts. Due to Corona Virus pandemic the Funeral will be private, in accordance with Government guidelines.

June 8th 2020

With kind permission from Allan's family:

ROSS (Inverugie)

Peacefully at Crimond House Care Home, on Saturday June 6th 2020, James Allan Prentice Ross (Allan) in his 96th year, dearly loved husband of the late Mary, a much loved and loving dad of James, Margo and Gillian, a dear father-in-law, a proud and devoted grandpa of Alasdair, Duncan, Jamie, Joanne, Andrew and Kezia and great-grandpa to Eve. Very sadly missed. Funeral private due to current Government guidelines.

June 5th 2020

With kind permission from Brian's family:

MOORE (Ardallie)

Very peacefully at Auchtercrag Nursing Home, with family by his bedside, on Thursday June 4^th 2020, Brian William Moore, retired Farmer in his 81^st year, husband of Georgina (Gina), a much loved dad, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Very sadly and sorely missed. Owing to current Government restrictions, funeral private. No callers and no flowers please. Celebration for Brian’s life can be viewed on Monday June 15^th at 1.30 p.m. using the following link https://youtu.be/8xPCRP7Y6j0

June 6th 2020

With kind permission from Jakki's family:

HOUSTON (Peterhead)

Very suddenly at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Friday June 5th 2020, Jakki Amy Houston aged 30 years. Dearly loved and cherished mum of Megan, a much loved and loving daughter of Margaret Porter and James Houston, a very dear sister of Craig, Blue, Junior, sister-in-law of Sarah, a loving Auntie Jakki of Zoe and J.J., a dear niece, cousin and friend to many, who is already so very sadly and sorely missed. Owing to Government restrictions, funeral private. No callers please. Floral tributes to Robert Mackie’s Rest Rooms, Grange Road, Peterhead for 4 p.m. on Thursday. For any friends who wish to pay their last respects, Jakki’s Funeral Cortege will leave The Almanythie Hall on Friday June 12th at 10.50 a.m., heading down Balmoor Terrace and then onto Queen Street, passing Jakki’s favourite places Mambo’s and Deja Vu. May we please ask that should you wish to line the route on Queen Street that you adhere to Social Distance Guidelines at all times. Jakki’s service can be viewed on Friday June 12th at 1 p.m. using the following link https://youtu.be/K_T8O_h2W8I

June 5th 2020

With kind permission from Neil's family:

MASSON (Peterhead)

Very peacefully (after poor health over the last year of his life) at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Wednesday June 3^rd 2020, Neil Innes Masson aged 67 years, retired Financial Advisor (originally from Portgordon). Dearly loved and cherished husband of Sandra Tennant, a much loved and loving dad and step-dad, such a proud and devoted gaga, a very dear son of Tess and the late Harry Masson, a loving brother of Annita, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend to many. Very sadly and sorely missed. Owing to current Government restrictions, funeral private. No callers and no flowers please. Celebration for Neil’s life can be viewed on Thursday June 11^th at 11.30 a.m. using the following link https://youtu.be/gT1XGJdVSkg

June 2nd 2020

With kind permission from Steve's family:

GRAHAM (Cruden Bay)

Very peacefully at his home, on Monday June 1st 2020, Stephen Eric Graham (Steve) aged 81 years, retired Telecoms Manager. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Gillian Mennie, very much loved and loving dad of David and Shona, a dear father-in-law of Kevin (who Steve treated as a son), a special papa to Emma and a dear brother of Morag. Very sadly and sorely missed. Funeral private. No callers and no flowers please, but if so desired, donations in lieu of flowers should be sent to Diabetic Society Scotland or NHS Scotland.

June 1st 2020

With kind permission from Yvonne's family:

GERRARD (Peterhead)

Very suddenly but peacefully at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Friday May 29^th 2020, Yvonne Mary Whyte aged 68 years, a much loved and loving mam of Craig and Wayne, such a proud and devoted nana to Shannon, Rubi and Liam and she was so looking forward to her 4^th grandchild from Craig and Jemma, Yvonne was a special sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, friend to many and a dear neighbour who is already so very sadly and sorely missed. Owing to government restrictions, Yvonne’s funeral will be private with no callers and no flowers please. The service can be viewed on Monday June 8^th at 11.00 a.m. using the following link https://youtu.be/6ezR3vhBqGo

June 1st 2020

With kind permission from Billy's family:

DAVIDSON (Peterhead)

Peacefully (after a short illness) at Peterhead Community Hospital on Friday May 29^th 2020, William (Billy) Davidson aged 72 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Joan Buchan, a much loved and loving dad to Scott and the late Steven, a dear father-in-law to Bethany and Pearl and a proud and loving grandad to Evangeline and step-grandad to Josh and Melissa. Very sadly and sorely missed. Funeral private in accordance with Government guidelines. No flowers please.

May 27th 2020

With kind permission from Mary's family:

WILLIAMS (Bristol/Mintlaw)

Peacefully, after a short illness at St. Peter’s Hospice, Bristol on Monday May 25^th 2020, Mary (nee Davidson) aged 74 years. Beloved wife of Bob Williams and daughter of the late Bill and Bella Davidson of Post Office Buildings, Mintlaw. Mary has left a huge gap in the lives of relatives and friends in the Mintlaw Area. Mary attended Mintlaw Primary and Peterhead Academy before working at Mintlaw Station Sub Post Office and Peterhead Head Post Office. Mary left Mintlaw in June 1972 to join her husband at R.A.F. Buchan. ‘Forever in our hearts.’

May 22nd 2020

With kind permission from Norma's family:

MURPHY (Peterhead)

Suddenly but peacefully at Grangepark, Meethill Road, Peterhead on Friday May 22^nd 2020, Norma Thores, aged 90 years, dearly loved wife of the late Francis (Francie) Murphy, a much loved and loving ma of Betty, Irene and Dennis, a very dear mother-in-law, such a proud and devoted grunny, great-grunny, great-great-grunny and a loving sister to Linda. Very sadly and sorely missed. Owing to current restrictions funeral private. Family flowers only.

May 22nd 2020

With kind permission from Kathleen's family:

MURRAY (Ellon/Dyce)

Peacefully at home, in the very tender loving care of her family by her bedside on Thursday May 21^st 2020, Kathleen Cobban Allan, aged 70 years, dearly loved and cherished wife of the late John Murray (both formerly of Dyce). A much loved and loving mum of Alana, a dear mother-in-law of Bob and such a proud and devoted granma of Callum, Charlie, Max, Mya and Indy. Funeral private at Kathleen’s own request. Family flowers only.

May 15th 2020

With kind permission from Betty's family:

HEPBURN (Peterhead)

Very peacefully passed into the presence of her Saviour and Lord at Bayview Care Home, Cruden Bay on Wednesday May 13^th 2020, Betsy Buchan Strachan (Betty) aged 92 years. Dearly loved and cherished wife of the late John Hepburn, retired Master Butcher, a much loved, loving and devoted mum of Iain, dearly loved and respected mother- in-law of Angela and such a proud and devoted Grandma Betty of Emma and Laura and Great Grandma Betty to Lilly and Alfie. Very sadly and sorely missed. Funeral private due to current government guidelines. No callers and no flowers please.