Death Notices

ANDREW (Forres). Sadly, on Friday, 9th August, 2019, after a long illness borne with great fortitude, at her home, 7 Brewster Drive, Christine Lyall Polson, aged 77 years, devoted wife to Alexander, loving mother to Katrina and Linda, mother-in-law to Russell,a dear sister, aunt and great-aunt and good friend to many. Service of thanksgiving in St Leonard's Parish Church, Forres, on Friday, 16th August, at 1.30 pm, thereafter to Clovenside Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Support or Marie Curie can be made at church door or forwarded to Andrew Smith Funeral Directors, 17 Tytler Street, Forres, IV36 1EL.

McLEOD Peacefully, at Varis Court, on Wednesday, 7th August, 2019, Juanita (Nita) McLeod (nee McLellan), of North Road, Forres, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late David, a much loved mother of Linda, Dawn and the late Gail, a dear mother-in-law, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother and a sadly missed sister. Funeral service private at her own request.

HUNTING (Forres). Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Friday, 2nd August, 2019, John (Retired R.A.F. Chief Tech), in his 77th year, of Califer Road, dearly loved husband to Susan, adored dad to JP, loving father-in-law to Dinah and a much loved grandad to Juniper and brother to Guy. Service of celebration in Inverness Crematorium, on Thursday, 15th August, at 1.00 pm, to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, to Cancer Research can be made at crematorium door or forwarded to Andrew Smith Funeral Directors, 17 Tytler Street, Forres IV36 1EL.

THOMSON (Forres). Peacefully, at Meadowlark Care Home, Forres, on Friday, 2nd August, 2019, Dorothy (Dot) Thomson (nee Strachan), formerly of Tulloch Park, aged 69 years, beloved wife of the late Kenneth, much loved mother of Paul, Mark and Scott, a dear mother-in-law and a devoted grandmother. Funeral service at Tom Ross and Sons Chapel, Forres, on Tuesday, 13th August, at 1.00 pm, thereafter to Rafford Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired, may be given at the service to Meadowlark Residents' Fund.

MORGAN (Forres). Dr Harry Morgan. At Cathay Care Home, Forres, on Monday, 29th July, 2019, former local GP of Forres, aged 92 years, a much loved brother, uncle and friend to many. Memorial service at Tom Ross and Sons Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres, on Wednesday, 28th August, at 2.00 pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only, no black ties please.

TAYLOR (Forres). Peacefully, at the Stephen Hospital, Dufftown, on Monday, 29th July, 2019, Stephen (Steve), in his 82nd year, of 14 Moravia Court, (late of Press and Journal and Marshall Food Group Newbridge), beloved son of the late John and Margaret Taylor. Private Cremation will be held. Service of celebration in Andrew Smith's Funeral Home, 17 Tytler Street, Forres, on Tuesday, 13th August, at 11.30 am, to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, to Friends of Stephen Hospital can be made at funeral home door.

LAING (Edinburgh). Thomas George. Peacefully, at Eildon House, Edinburgh, on Saturday, 27th July, 2019, Tom, aged 82, former Assistant Head of Forres Academy, beloved husband of Kathleen, much loved dad to Richie and Alison and grandpa of six grandchildren. Funeral service at Warriston Crematorium Cloister Chapel, on Monday, 12th August, at 3.30 pm. Family flowers only, but a voluntary donation will be taken at the end of the service for Scottish Mountain Rescue. Enquiries to William Purves 0131 552 5007.

MACDONALD Peacefully, at Wexham Park Hospital, Slough, on Tuesday, 23rd July, 2019, Isabel Margaret Dean MacDonald (nee MacKenzie), of Roysvale Place, Forres, aged 76 years, beloved wife of Ronald, loving mother of John and Catherine, mother-in-law of Malgorzata and grandmother of Zach and Zofia. Funeral service at Birnie Kirk, Elgin, on Friday, 2nd August, at 1.00 pm, thereafter to Birnie Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired, may be given at the service to Bucks MRI Appeal. All enquiries to Tom Ross and Sons Funeral Directors (01309 673435).

WATSON (Forres). Christopher Ian Watson. Passed away, on Tuesday, 16th July, 2019, at the age of 80, dearly loved husband of Dawn and father to Nadia, Anwar and Kamal. Funeral to be held at Clovenside Funeral Home, Clovenside Road, Forres, at 11.00 am, on Thursday, 1st August. No flowers, but donations to the Heart Foundation and the Children's Liver Disease Foundation c/o W.G. Catto Funeral Directors, 01309 672649.

BELL Peacefully, at his home, on Tuesday, 16th July, 2019, John Arthur Bell, of Ferryhill, Forres, aged 71 years, beloved husband of Elaine, a much loved father of Stephen, Sharon and Christian, a devoted grandfather, a sadly missed brother and friend to many. Funeral service at Inverness Crematorium, on Friday, 26th July, at 1.00 pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Marie Curie and Macmillan Nurses. All enquiries to Tom Ross and Sons Funeral Directors (01309 673435).

KEMP Peacefully, at Fleming Hospital, Aberlour, on Thursday, 11th July, 2019, Douglas Alexander Kemp, of Mannachie Avenue, Forres and formerly of Aberdeen and Glasgow, aged 89 years, beloved husband of Wilma, a much loved father of Pamela and Cameron, a dear father-in-law of Alan and Mairi and a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service at Inverness Crematorium, on Tuesday, 23rd July, at 1.00 pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired, may be given at the service to Forres Community Woodlands Trust and Friends of Blairs Loch. All enquiries to Tom Ross and Sons Funeral Directors (01309 673435).

MACKINTOSH Peacefully, after a short illness, at Dr Gray's Hospital, on Monday, 8th July, 2019, Christina (Chrissie) Mackintosh (nee Cameron), of East Grange, Kinloss, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late George, a much loved mother of James, George and David, a caring mother-in-law of Louise and Judith, a devoted granny and great-granny, a sadly missed sister, loving auntie and friend to many. Funeral service at Tom Ross and Sons' Chapel, Forres, on Friday, 19th July, at 12 noon, thereafter to Dyke Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired, may be given at the service.

FALCONER Peacefully, in Napier, New Zealand, Alan, aged 78, much loved partner of Trish, father to Michelle and Marise and brother to Jack and Scott. Cremated on Thursday, 27th June.

McCULLOCH Peacefully, at Meadowlark Care Home, Forres, on Friday, 21st June, 2019, Barbara (Babs) Isabella McCulloch (nee McIntosh), formerly of Ryvoan Place, Forres, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Sanic, a much loved mother of Barbara, Neil, Sandra and the late Margaret and a devoted grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Funeral service at Dyke Parish Church, on Monday, 1st July, at 11.00 am, thereafter to Dyke Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired, may be given at the service to Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland. All enquiries to Tom Ross and Sons Funeral Directors (01309 673435).

CLYNE (Forres). Suddenly, but peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Friday, 14th June, 2019, George Leslie (Les), in his 92nd year of Old Bridge Court, a dear friend to all, and formerly of Burdshaugh. A service of celebration in St Leonard's Parish Church, Forres, today, Wednesday, 26th June, at 11.00 am, thereafter to Clunyhill Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, to Forres Riding for the Disabled and St Leonard's Lunch Club can be made at church door or forwarded to Andrew Smith Funeral Directors, 17 Tytler Street, Forres, IV36 1EL.

MACBETH (Findhorn). Peacefully, at her home in Findhorn, on Tuesday, 11th June, 2019, Henrietta Cheyne (Netta), in her 89th year, dearly loved mother of Maureen, Elaine, Scott, Diane, Lynne, Yvonne, Jill and the late Stuart, adored granny, great-granny, sister, auntie and mother-in-law. Private cremation. Service of celebration for Netta's life in Findhorn Parish Church, on Thursday, 27th June, at 2.00 pm, to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, to Findhorn Church Development Fund and Moray Inshore Rescue Organisation (M.I.R.O.) can be made at the church door or forwarded to Andrew Smith Funeral Directors, 17 Tytler Street, Forres, IV36 1EL.

DAVIS (Forres). Peacefully, at Seafield Hospital, Buckie, on Wednesday, 5th June, 2019, Colin Leslie (Retired R.A.F. Squadron Leader), in his 80th year, of 57 Highfield, Forbeshill, devoted husband to Pat, a much loved father and father-in-law to Jamie and Barbara and a loving grandad. Service of celebration in Inverness Crematorium (Large Chapel), on Tuesday, 18th June, at 1.00 pm, to which all friends are respectfully invited. Those that are unable to attend Inverness Crematorium are cordially invited to The Ramnee Hotel, for 2.45 pm approx. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, to R.A.F. Benevolent Fund can be made at crematorium door or forwarded to Andrew Smith Funeral Directors, 17 Tytler Street, Forres IV36 1EL.

MILNE (Forres). Suddenly, at Meadowlark Nursing Home, on Friday, 7th June, 2019, Agnes Ross, dearly beloved wife of the late George, a much loved mum, mum-in-law, granny, great-granny, great-great-granny, sister and aunt. Funeral service at Clovenside Funeral Home, Clovenside Road, Forres, on Friday, 14th June, at 11.00 am, to which all friends are respectfully invited, thereafter private.

DAVIES (Forres). Suddenly, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Monday, 20th May, 2019, Jenny Davies (nee Norris), of Loch View, Forres, retired Moray Stroke Nurse, aged 67 years, much beloved wife of John, dear mother and grandmother. Funeral service at St Laurence Church, Forres, on Monday, 3rd June, at 12.30 pm, thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired, may be given at the service to Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland. All enquiries to Tom Ross and Sons Funeral Directors (01309 673435).

WALKER (Forres/ Blackburn). Peacefully, at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, on Thursday, 9th May, 2019, John Walker (Ian), of Cameron Court, Forres, aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret Rose Gilfillan, a much loved father of Peter, Helen and Margaret, a caring father-in-law, a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather and a sadly missed friend to many. Funeral service at St Laurence Parish Church, on Thursday, 16th May, at 12.00 noon, thereafter to Moray Crematorium, at 1.30 pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired, may be given at the service to Dementia UK. All enquiries to Tom Ross and Sons Funeral Directors (01309 673435).