Death Notices

ROSS Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, on Tuesday, 28th June, 2022, James Ross (Jim) of Springfield Court, Forres, aged 87 years, beloved husband of the late Isobel-Rose Ross, a much loved father of Innes and Beverley, a caring father-in-law, a devoted grandad of Calum and Rona, a sadly missed brother and friend to many. Funeral service at St Laurence Parish Church on Thursday, 7th July, (tomorrow) at 12.00 noon thereafter to Clovenside Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Bowel Cancer UK.

CORREIA (Findhorn). Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin on Wednesday, 15th June 2022, Margaret Joan Correia of Fyrish Road, Findhorn, aged 81 years, a beloved mother of Edmund and Philippa, a caring mother-in-law, a devoted granny of Leo and Isla and a sadly missed friend to many. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons' Chapel on Friday, 24th June, at 11.00am. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to the British Heart Foundation.

ALEXANDER (Forres). Peacefully, at home, on Friday, 10th June, 2022, Fergie, aged 81 years, formerly of Craigfield Farm, cherished husband of Elma, much loved dad of Frances and Ail, dear father-in-law of Graham and Dougie, proud and special granda of Mhairi and Alfie, brother and uncle. Funeral private at Fergie's request.

FERGUSON (Forres). John Scott (Ean) of Wester Moy, Forres, after a very short illness at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Saturday, 4th June, 2022, in his 95th year. Dear husband of Marion, much loved father to Scott, John, Jane, Alastair and Ruth, father-in-law, grandfather, brother and uncle and friend to many. Private cremation and service.

WIGHT (Forres). Sadly, at her home, on Tuesday, 31st May 2022, Mandy Wight (nee Innes) of Blaven Court, Forres, aged 47 years, a much loved wife of Grant, a devoted mother of Amy, a dear sister of Michelle and the late Mark, a caring sister-in-law, niece, auntie, cousin and friend to many. Funeral service private at her own request.

HILDITCH Passed away peacefully at Cathay Nursing Home, Thursday, 26th May, 2022. Don Hilditch, aged 97, husband of the late Irene, father of Graham, father-in-law of Caroline, grandad of Elise and Graham and great-grandad of Brodie and Finlay. Funeral Private at the families request .

LEWIN Lucinda (Lucy) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 19th April, 2022 in Salisbury District Hospital, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of Gerald and much loved mum to Susan. The funeral service is to be held at St Nicholas Church, Porton on Tuesday, 24th May, at 10am. Donations if desired to National Deaf Children's Society, c/o I. N. Newman Ltd. Griffin House, 55 Winchester St, Salisbury SP1 1HL.

FRASER Sadly, on Thursday, 12th May, 2022, Catherine Fraser of Fraesar, Woodside Drive, Forres, aged 82 years, a beloved wife of the late Joseph Fraser, a much loved mother of Christopher and Ann, a caring mother-in-law, a devoted granny of Scott, Kate and Emma and a sadly missed sister, sister-in-law and friend to many. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons' Chapel on Monday, 23rd May, at 11.00 am thereafter to Clovenside Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Cancer Research.

ROSS (Forres). Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin on Sunday, 1st May, 2022, James Ross of Old Blairs Cottage, Altyre, aged 82 years, a beloved brother, a caring brother-in-law, a sadly missed uncle and friend to many. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons' Chapel on Friday, 13th May, at 11.00am, thereafter to Clovenside Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland.

BEESLEY (Forres). Pamela Mary Beesley, of Sanquhar Terrace, died peacefully in her 90th year on Friday, 29th April, 2022 at Turner Memorial Hospital, Keith. Devoted wife of the late John Howard, a loving mother to Tim, Tamsayne and Sarah, dearest mother-in-law and grandmother. Service of Thanksgiving in St. John's Episcopal Church, Forres on Friday, 13th May at 1.30pm, thereafter to Clovenside Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited, family flowers only please, donations if desired to Stroke Association can be made at church door or forwarded to Andrew Smith Funeral Directors, 17 Tytler Street, Forres, IV36 1EL.

GEDDES (Forres/East Kilbride). Suddenly but peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Tuesday, 12th April 2022, Brian Charles Geddes of Plasmon Mill Court, Forres, aged 84 years, beloved husband of Moira, a much loved father of Billy and Karen, a dear father-in-law and a devoted grandfather. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons' Chapel on Monday, 25th April at 12.30pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland.

ANDERSON Thomas Ian (Andy) at home on Sunday 10th April. Husband to Astrid (deceased), father of Moray and Morna, father-in-law to Richard and grandad to Callum, Euan and Eilidh. Thanks to all carers.

WOOD Peacefully on Wednesday 6th April, 2022, in the care of Ward 112, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Elizabeth Wood, aged 84 years, of Logie Court, Forres, formerly Underwood Place, Balloch, Inverness. Retired legal secretary. Beloved wife of the late Malvin Wood and of the late Uisdean MacRae, much loved mother of Brian, Carol and the late Colin, granny of Eilidh and great-granny of Elliot. Sadly missed by all her wider family. Private interment. A celebration of Elizabeth's Life will be held on Monday 25th April, at 3pm in Inshes Parish Church to which all are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Friends of ANCHOR may be given at the service. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.

DUNCAN (Forres). Peacefully, at his home, on Monday, 4th April, 2022, William George Duncan (Willie), of Woodside Drive, Forres, aged 90 Years. Beloved husband of the late Lilly, a much loved father of Marlene, Lynn and the late Alan, a dear father-in-law and a devoted grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. Funeral service at Tom Ross and Sons Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres, on Thursday, 14th April, at 2.00pm; thereafter to Clovenside Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Trees For Life - Squirrel Reintroduction Programme.

GREGSON (Forres). Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin on Sunday March 27th, 2022, Kenneth (Mike) in his 76th year. Dearly loved dad to Rachael, Martin and Edward, and dearly loved by all family and friends. Funeral service in St Laurence Parish Church on Friday 8th April, at 1 pm, thereafter to clovenside cemetery. All friends respectfully invited, family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to Forres Mechanics FC, can be made at church door or forwarded to Andrew Smith Funeral Directors, 17 Tytler Street, Forres IV36 1EL.

BARR Peacefully, at her home, on Monday, 21st March, 2022, Barbara Elizabeth Barr (nee Burnett) of Beechway, Forres, aged 90 years, beloved wife of John, a much loved mother of Nick and Johnathan, a dear mother-in-law, a devoted grandmother and a sadly missed sister. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons' Chapel on Tuesday, 5th April, at 10.30 am. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Marie Curie.

ALLAN Peacefully, after an illness borne with courage and dignity, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin on Sunday, 13th March, 2022, Amanda Jane Allan (nee Taylor) of Ferryhill, Forres, aged 58 years, beloved wife of John, a much loved mother of Robert, an adored daughter of Ann and the late Jack and a sadly missed sister of Glenn. Funeral service at Inverness Crematorium on Friday, 1st April, at 2.00 pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Macmillan Nurses and Cancer Research UK.

ROSS Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, on Thursday 10th March, 2022, Lewis Ross of Old Blair Cottage, Altyre, aged 72 years, a much loved special brother of Sarah, Katie, Douglas, Donald, James, George and the late Charlie and Annie, a caring brother in law and a sadly missed uncle, cousin and friend to many. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons' Chapel on Wednesday 23rd March, at 11.30am thereafter to Clovenside Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland.

BROWN (Forres). Peacefully, at his home, on Wednesday, 9th March 2022, Len Brown of Birkenhillock Road, Forres, aged 85 years, beloved husband of Marjorie, a much loved father of Stuart and Martin, a dear father-in-law of Nikki and a sadly missed brother. Body donated to medical science.

FINLAYSON (Dunbar/Forres). Peacefully, with her family by her side on Thursday, 3rd March, 2022, Ann, beloved wife of Murdo, dearly loved and loving mum and mother-in-law of Gary and Karen, dear sister and aunt of the family. A Funeral service, to which all family and friends are welcome, will take place at Dunbar Parish Church on Thursday, 17th March, 2022 at 11am, followed by interment at Deer Park Cemetery.