Death Notices

COWIE (Forres). Peacefully, at Cathay Nursing Home, Forres, on Tuesday, 26th November 2024, Edward Cowie (Eddie), formerly of Fleurs Crescent, Forres, aged 74 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret and a sadly missed relative and friend to many. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons' Chapel on Thursday, 19th December, at 11am; thereafter to Clovenside Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Moray Monday Club Forres.

WATSON (Forres). Suddenly but peacefully, after a long illness at his home in Anderson Crescent, on Thursday, 28th November, 2024, David Ian, aged 66 years. Devoted brother to June and the late James, brother-in-law to Peter and Joan, loving youngest son of the late Bobbick and Audrey Watson, a much loved uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend to many. Interred Clovenside Cemetery. Enquiries please to Andrew Smith Family Funeral Directors, 17 Tytler Street, Forres. Tel. 01309 674383.

CALDWELL (Forres, formerly Kilwinning). Peacefully, at Lynemore Care Home, Grantown-on-Spey, on Tuesday, 26th November, 2024, Ada Caldwell, aged 89 years, latterly of Forres and formerly of Kilwinning. A much loved wife, partner, mum, gran and great gran. A funeral service will be held at Carrbridge Parish Church on Monday, 9th December, 2024, at 11.30am, to which all friends are respectfully invited to attend; thereafter cremation private. Family flowers only please. Enquiries to John Ross Funeral Services Ltd. Tel. 01479 872222 or info@johnrossfuneralservices.com

MILLIKEN (Forres/Alves). Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, on Sunday, 24th November, 2024, George Milliken (Geordie), of Easter Coltfield, Alves, aged 75 years, a beloved father, a much loved grandad, a caring brother and friend to many. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons' Chapel, on Monday, 9th December, at 11am; thereafter to Alves Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to BARRK (Aberdeen).

HUTCHESON (Forres). Suddenly, at his home, Sharpe's Place, Forres, on Wednesday, 20th November, 2024, Donald Evan, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Helen Bain, a much loved father, father-in-law and granda. Stalwart member of Forres Golf Club and a proud Shanghai Loon. Funeral service in St John's Episcopal Church, Forres, on Saturday, 30th November, at 11.30am; thereafter to Clovenside Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donation, if desired, to Chest Heart & Stroke Association can be made at church door or forwarded to Andrew Smith Family Funeral Directors, 17 Tytler Street, Forres, IV36 1EL.

FORSYTH (Forres). Peacefully, at Meadowlark Care Home, Forres, on Friday, 8th November, 2024, Muriel Higgins in her 85th year. Devoted wife of the late Brodie Forsyth, a much loved mum to David and Keith, mother-in-law to Karen, a dear grandmother to Scott, Andrea and Harry and dear sister to Beryl, David and the late Pamela (Ireland). Funeral Service in St Leonards Church, Forres, on Saturday, 23rd November, at 11.30am, to which all friends are respectfully invited; thereafter private. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to Highland Hospice or The Oaks, can be made at church door or forwarded to Andrew Smith Family Funeral Directors, 17 Tytler Street, Forres IV36 1EL.

CHALMERS (Forres). Sadly, at Cathay Care Home, Forres, on Wednesday, 6th November, 2024, Jessie Chalmers, formerly of Fleurs Road, Forres, aged 91 years. A beloved mother of Hazel, a caring mother-in-law, a devoted nana of Shaun and great-nana, and a sadly missed friend to many. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons' Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres, tomorrow (Thursday) 14th November, 2024, at 11.00am. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to a stroke charity.

DALZIEL (Forres). George Ross Dalziel, known as Ross, passed away peacefully, at home, after a period of illness, on Wednesday, 6th November, 2024. Previously of Grovita Tomato Farm. Husband to Vallie (nee Forbes), dad to Andrew and Trina, grandad of Thomas and Fern, and father-in-law to Pia and Dennis. He was much loved and will be dearly missed. Cremation private. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Ross, if desired, to Forres Heritage Trust can be forwarded to Andrew Smith Family Funeral Directors, 17 Tytler Street, Forres, IV36 1EL.

DUTHIE Peter (formerly of Dallas, Moray). Suddenly and unexpectedly, at his home in Walton on the Naze, Essex, aged 88 years. Much loved husband of the late Kathy, much loved father of John and the late Peter, beloved brother of Jenny, Bill and Alec. Sadly missed by his extended family and his many friends. Funeral at Weely Crematorium, Weely, Clacton on Sea, Essex on 22nd November, at 9.30am.

MACKENZIE (Forres). Peacefully, at his home, on Monday, 7th October, 2024, Donald MacKenzie (Donnie) of Ferry Road, Forres, aged 82 years, a much loved uncle and a sadly missed relative and friend to many. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons' Chapel, Forres, on Thursday, 7th November, at 11am. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to the Forres Christmas Lights Fund.

FERGUSON (Forres). Marion Manson Fairlie (née Anderson), of Wester Moy, Forres, after a short illness at Carolton Care Home, Nairn, on Thursday, 17th October, 2024, in her 86th year. Dear wife of the late Ean, much loved mother to Scott, John, Jane, Alastair and Ruth, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. Private cremation and service, at her own request.

CLARK Charles Vincent (Chas) "The Didgeridoo Man" passed away peacefully, on 3rd October, 2024 after a long illness, aged 81. Brother and uncle, musician and artist, he enjoyed travelling, especially in India, his spiritual home. He will be sadly missed by family. An informal, intimate funeral will be held on Monday, 28th October at 4pm, at Graham J. Rattray Funeral Home, Lossiemouth IV31 6PB; followed by a wake from 5.30pm, in Forres. If you would like to attend or have anything to contribute, please contact 07949 542531 or 07824 517155.

DUNCAN (Forres). Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Saturday, 5th October, 2024, James (Flicker) B.E.M, in his 80th year, of 138A Anderson Crescent. Devoted husband to Margaret Jablonski, a much loved dad to David and Martin, a loving brother to Jessie, Brian and the late Andy, a dear uncle and friend to many. Funeral service in St Laurence Parish Church, on Monday, 21st October, at 1.30pm; thereafter to Clovenside Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Bright attire preferred. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Forres Mechanics Football Club or Forres Heritage Trust can be made at church door or forwarded to Andrew Smith Family Funeral Directors, 17 Tytler Street, Forres, IV36 1EL.

GIBSON (Forres). Sadly, with her daughter Susan by her side, at The Grove Care Home, Elgin, on Friday, 4th October, 2024, Sally Gibson (nee Lewis), formerly of St Leonard's Court, Forres and Mannachie Rise, Forres, aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late Martin Fraser, a much loved mother of Nigel, Susan and Anthony, a dear mother-in-law, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother and a sadly missed relative and friend to many. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons' Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres on Monday, 21st October, at 2.00pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Forres, Nairn & District Riding for the Disabled.

WATSON Colin Graham. (Orkney, formerly Findhorn). Suddenly, at home, on 19th September, 2024. Brother to Sylvia, Doreen, Marilyn and Glenys.

SHAND (Findhorn). Peacefully, surrounded by his family, after a long illness bravely borne, at his home 10 Church Place on Wednesday, 2nd October, 2024, Robert James (Robbie), aged 65 years (retired electrical engineer). Devoted husband to Alison Roy, a much loved dad to Gillian, Diane and Vicky, a dear father-in-law and a doting granda to Travis, Freya, Emily, Myles, Kyle and Harley. A dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Firstly a private cremation; thereafter a celebration of Robbie's life in the Milnes Institute, Findhorn on Tuesday, 15th October at 12.30pm, to which all friends are respectfully invited, bright clothing preferred. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Spey Unit, Dr Grays Hospital or Friends of Anchor A.R.I. can be made at hall door or forwarded to Andrew Smith Family Funeral Directors, 17 Tytler Street, Forres IV36 1EL.

MACKENZIE (Darnaway/Forres). Tragically, in I.C.U at A.R.I on Saturday, 21st September, 2024, Norman Low in his 69th year of Chauffeurs Cottage, Darnaway Castle. Devoted husband to Catriona, a much loved dad to Stuart and Eilidh and adored granda to Kara, Teri-Leigh and Allie and dear brother to Charles. Cremation private. Funeral service in Randolph Hall, Darnaway Castle, on Thursday, 3rd October, at 12.30pm, to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to Friends of Blairs Loch can be made at Randolph Hall door or forwarded to Andrew Smith Family Funeral Directors,17 Tyler Street, Forres IV36 1EL.

BALES Suddenly but peacefully at his home "Rosemuir", Kinloss, on Saturday, 7th September, 2024, Peter, in his 71st year. Devoted husband of the late Linda, much loved dad to Michael, David and Nicole and friend to many. Funeral Service in Andrew Smiths Funeral Home, 17 Tytler Street, Forres IV36 1EL, on Thursday, 19th September, 2024, at 2pm, to which all friends are respectfully invited; thereafter private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Forres Mechanics Football Club, can be made at funeral home door.

PILON Peacefully, on Sunday, 8th September, 2024 at Meadowlark Care Home, Forres, Mavis Anne Pilon (nee Williamson), aged 82 years. Dance school for children and one time The Red Lion Hotel. Beloved wife of John. A sad miss to so many friends everywhere. Funeral service on Friday, 27th September at 12 noon in St John's Church, Forres; thereafter to Clovenside Burial Ground. All friends invited. Arrangements by William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness.

WALSH-EVANS (Forres/Findhorn). Peacefully, with her family by her side, at Cathay Nursing Home, Forres on Thursday, 5th September, 2024, Louise Walsh-Evans, formerly of Argentier Road, Forres and 45 Findhorn, aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas Blackwood, a much loved mother of Carl, Matthew, John, Heidi, Kresanna and Marcus, a dear mother-in-law, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother, a sadly missed aunt and friend to many. Funeral service private at her own request.