Death Notices

GRANT (Forres). Peacefully, at her home Flat 1 Varis Court, Leask Road on Monday, July 19th, 2021, Margot Smith in her 90th year, devoted wife of the late Forbes Grant a much loved mum to Kathleen, Fiona and Louise, a loving nanny, great-nanny, mother-in-law, relative and friend. Funeral private due to current guidelines. Funeral cortège will leave St Laurence Parish Church, Forres, on Wednesday, July 28th, at 2.20pm approx, proceeding to Clovenside Cemetery. Please maintain social distancing. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Margot, to Marie Curie Nurses can be made on the day or to mariecurie.org

BARTECKI (Forres). Peacefully, at Meadowlark Care Home, Forres, on Thursday, 8th July, 2021, Gwen, in her 74th year, of 100 Bogton Road. Devoted wife to Richard, loving mum to Scott, Tracy and Paula, a dear mother-in-law and a much-loved grandma. Funeral private due to current guidelines. Those wishing to view Gwen's funeral on live stream can do so by email to andrewsmith.funeraldirectors@btconnect.com for access details. Donations, if desired, in memory of Gwen to Marie Curie or Alzheimer Scotland can be made on the day or forwarded to Andrew Smith Funeral Directors, 17 Tytler Street, Forres, IV36 1EL.

DYKE (Forres). Peacefully, at home with his daughters, after a stubborn fight, Brian, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Margaret, formerly of Birkenhillock Road, Drumduan Road, Springfield Court and Leys Road. Much loved dad, adored grandad, great-grandad and will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral private due to current restrictions. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made to the Heart Foundation. For further details on the funeral please contact W.G. Catto Funeral Directors. Tel. 01343 547371.

DOWLING - Catherine (nee Robertson), formely of St Ronans Road, Forres, passed away, peacefully, at home, on 21st May, 2021, aged 85 years. Much loved wife of Leonard, beloved mum of Kevin and Jillian, mother-in-law of Lesley and nana of Ross.

FIELDING (Forres). Sadly, at her home, on Friday, 28th May, 2021, Doreen Fielding, of St Leonards Road, Forres, aged 94 years, a much loved wife of the late Ray, a devoted mother of Nicola and a sadly missed friend to many. Funeral service private in accordance with government guidelines.

KERR (Forres). Peacefully, with her family by her side, at her home, 6 Nicholson Place, on Tuesday 25th May, 2021, Catherine (Cathie), devoted wife of the late William (Billy), a loving mum, nana and great-nana. Funeral private due to current guidelines. Donations, if desired, in memory of Cathie to Marie Curie can be forwarded to Andrew Smith Family Funeral Directors 17 Tytler Street, Forres, IV36 1EL. At home with the Lord.

GORDON (Forres). Sadly but peacefully at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Friday, May 21st, 2021, Sandra Mackintosh (Classic Cut Hairdressers), a very dearly loved wife of Calum, devoted mum to Lindsay and Ross, mother-in-law to Graeme and Izzy, granny to Erin, sister to Marian, youngest daughter to Nancy and the late Ian Mackintosh (Rafford), auntie to Scott, sister-in-law to Roy and a good friend to many. Funeral private due to current guidelines, however funeral cortège to leave Andrew Smith Funeral Directors, 17 Tytler Street, Forres, IV36 1EL, today Wednesday, June 2nd, at 12.15pm approx. proceeding along Forres High Street. Please maintain social distancing. Family flowers only please, although any donations in memory of Sandra should be made to Springer Rescue for Scotland. These can be forwarded to the above appointed funeral directors.

MACKENZIE (Forres). Peacefully at her home, on Sunday, 16th May, 2021, Shirley Mackenzie of Forbes Hill, Forres, aged 69 years, a much loved wife of the late George Mackenzie, a beloved mother of Alasdair, Graeme and Douglas, a caring mother-in-law and a sadly missed sister and friend to many. Funeral service private in accordance with government guidelines. Donations to Marie Curie in memory of Shirley, if desired, may be forwarded to Tom Ross & Sons Funeral Directors, Orchard Road, Forres, IV36 1PJ.

MACKENZIE (Forres). Peacefully, with his family by his side, at Meadowlark Care Home, on Friday, May 14th, 2021, Alistair William (Mell) in his 83rd year of 1 Macdonald Drive, husband to Anne much loved dad to Andrew and Alistair father-in-law to Janis and a dear granda to Kerris and Ali. Funeral private due to current guidelines, however funeral cortège to leave 1 Macdonald Drive on Thursday, May 27th, at 11.30am approx, proceeding along Forres High Street. Please maintain social distancing. Those wishing to view Mells funeral on livestream can do so by emailing andrewsmith.funeraldirectors@btconnect.com for the access details. Family flowers only please, donations if desired in memory of Mell to Forres Christmas Lights can be made on the day or forwarded to Andrew Smith Funeral Directors, 17 Tytler Street, Forres, IV36 1EL.

FRASER (Forres/ Kirk Hammerton). Peacefully, at St John's, Kirk Hammerton, North Yorkshire on Tuesday, 11th May, 2021, Kathleen Mary Fraser, (formerly of Drumduan Park, Forres), aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Sandy Fraser, dearly loved mother of the late Ian Fraser, and mother of David, sister of Dorothy, mother-in-law of Liz and Alison, and grandmother of Kirsty, Brodie, Neil and Anna. Funeral service private in accordance with government guidelines. Donations, if desired to Strathcarron Hospice, Denny, Stirlingshire, In memory of Ian, can be forwarded to Andrew Smith Funeral Directors, 17 Tytler Street, Forres, IV36 1EL.

HEGGIE (Forres). Sadly, at Dr Gray's Hospital on Wednesday, 12th May, 2021, Mary Heggie of Bynack Place, Forres, aged 89 years, a much loved wife of the late Stewart Heggie, a beloved mother of David, a caring mother-in-law of Helen and a sadly missed sister and friend to many. Funeral service private in accordance with government guidelines. Donations to Cancer Research in memory of Mary, if desired, may be forwarded to Tom Ross & Sons Funeral Directors, Orchard Road, Forres, IV36 1PJ.

GROSSI (Forres). Rosa (nee Miele). Rosa passed away peacefully, at her home 'Rose Cottage', on Wednesday, 5th May, 2021, in her 97th year, beloved mum of Olga, (late Colin), Frank (Joanne), Peter and Angela (Mike); and much loved granny to Sean, Paige and Andrew. She will be greatly missed by family and friends in Scotland, Italy, England and Canada. Funeral private due to current guidelines, however, funeral cortège to Clovenside Cemetery will leave St. Margaret's Catholic Church, Forres, on Friday, 14th May, at approximately 12.30 pm. Please maintain social distancing. Family flowers only please. Donations in Rosa's memory, if desired, to Marie Curie Nurses can be made on the day or forwarded to Andrew Smith Funeral Directors, 17 Tytler Street, Forres, IV36 1EL; or, directly to https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/daffodil/donate.

STEWART Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Wednesday, 5th May, 2021, Sandra May Stewart (nee Holmes) of 52 Pilmuir Road, Forres, aged 72 years, beloved wife of Jimmy, a much loved mother of Mairi and Andrew, a dear mother-in-law, a devoted grandmother and a sadly missed sister. Funeral service private in accordance with government guidelines, however cortege will leave from Sandra's home, on Thursday, 13th May, at 12.45 pm, please maintain social distancing. Donations to Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of Sandra, if desired, may be forwarded to Tom Ross & Sons Funeral Directors, Orchard Road, Forres, IV36 1PJ.

PETRIE Sadly, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Sunday, 2nd May, 2021, John Petrie (Jack) of Red Craig, Mundole, Forres, aged 80 years, a much loved husband of Katherine, a beloved father of Neil and Susan, a caring father-in-law, a devoted grandad of Douglas, Anna and Oscar and a sadly missed brother and friend to many. Jack's funeral service can be attended via online live stream on Thursday, 13th May, at 1.00pm, please contact Tom Ross & Sons Funeral Directors for further details (01309 673435 / admin@rossfuneraldirectors.co.uk). Donations to the RAF Benevolent Fund in memory of Jack, if desired, may be forwarded to Tom Ross & Sons, Orchard Road, Forres, IV36 1PJ.

LAWSON Margaret (née Grindrod) Died peacefully at Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Monday, 12th April, 2021, aged 91. Born in Durban, alumna of St Andrews University. Beloved wife of the late Ian Lawson CVO, cherished mother of Amanda, Andrew, Alastair and Christopher (dec), loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Margaret's children, their partners, her extended family and many friends will treasure memories of a light-hearted, intelligent, and brave person with a wise and generous spirit. Private funeral Monday, 3rd May, 2021, at Meadow Hillock Funeral Chapel, Burghead, Moray. Contact lawson3may@icloud.com for streaming or any information. A service of thanksgiving will be held at a future date.

QUILTER Peacefully, at her home on Saturday, 3rd April, 2021, Lorna Quilter of Mosset Court, Forres, aged 61 years, a much loved wife of Colin, a beloved mother of Craig and Stuart, stepmum of Mark, a caring mother-in-law, a devoted granny and a sadly missed sister and friend to many. Lorna's funeral service can be attended via online live stream on Thursday, 15th April at 1.00 pm, please contact Tom Ross & Sons Funeral Directors for further details (01309 673435 / admin@rossfuneraldirectors.co.uk). Donations to Cancer Research in Lorna's memory, if desired, may be forwarded to Tom Ross & Sons, Orchard Road, Forres IV36 1PJ.

SIMPSON Peacefully, at her home on Friday, 2nd April, 2021, Mary Simpson of Anderson Crescent, Forres, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late David Simpson, a much loved mother of Hazel, a caring mother-in-law of Ian, a devoted granny of Gavin, Scott and Lucy, great-granny of Leighton and a sadly missed sister, auntie and friend to many. Mary's funeral service can be attended via online live stream today, Wednesday, 14th April at 1.00 pm, please contact Tom Ross & Sons Funeral Directors for further details (01309 673435 / admin@rossfuneraldirectors.co.uk). Donations to Marie Curie in Mary's memory, if desired, may be forwarded to Tom Ross & Sons, Orchard Road, Forres IV36 1PJ.

SUTHERLAND (Forres). Peacefully, at Cathay Care Home Forres, on Wednesday 31st March, 2021, Betsy Ramsey (Betty) in her 84th year of 36 Fluers Crescent, devoted wife of the late Robert, loving mam to James and Brian a dear mother-in-law, granny, great granny, sister-in-law and auntie. Funeral private due to current guidelines, however funeral cortege, to Clovenside Cemetery will leave St Leonards Church Forres on Thursday 8th April at 1.45 pm approx. Please maintain social distancing. Donations, if desired, to Chest Heart and Stroke association can be made on the day or forwarded to Andrew Smith Funeral Directors, 17 Tytler Street, Forres, IV361EL.

McDONALD Peacefully at his home in Newmarket, Canada,(formally of Forres) on Monday, 29th of March, 2021, a day shy of his 77th birthday, William McDonald (Bill), dearly loved husband of Linda, father to Suzanne and Heather, grandfather and cherished brother of Helen. Sadly missed by family in Scotland and Canada.

MARTELL (Forres). Peacefully, at Seafield Hospital, Buckie, on Wednesday, 31st March, 2021, Christina Mary Martell (nee Finegan) formerly of Kirkholm, Warden Place, Forres, aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late John, a much loved mother of Siobhan, Fiona, Sean and Damian, a dear mother-in-law, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother and a sadly missed relative and friend to many. Christina's funeral mass can be attended via online live stream on Monday, 12th April, at 11.00am, please contact Tom Ross & Sons Funeral Directors (01309 673435/admin@rossfuneraldirectors.co.uk) for further details. Donations to S.C.I.A.F. in memory of Christina, if desired, may be forwarded to Tom Ross & Sons Funeral Directors, Orchard Road, Forres, IV36 1PJ.