Death Notices

FOTHERINGHAM Peacefully, at Seafield Hospital, Buckie, on Monday, 1st April, 2019, Richard Kemp Fotheringham, of Varis Road, Forres, aged 70 years, former Reids, McDermotts and Sparrows Cranes employee, long time serving member of Forres Golf Club and former player of Forres Thistle and Forres Mechanics, beloved husband of Heather, a much loved father of Greig and Bryan and a sadly missed brother and uncle. Funeral service at St Laurence Church, Forres, IV36 1DX, on Thursday, 11th April, at 1.00 pm, thereafter to Clovenside Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired, may be given at the service to Seafield Hospital Muirton Ward and Riding For The Disabled, Cranloch. All enquiries to Tom Ross and Sons Funeral Directors (01309 673435).

SIMPSON (Forres). Peacefully, at Varis Court, on Saturday, 30th March, 2019, Margaret, in her 91st year, dearly loved wife of the late Henry, beloved sister of Jean, dear aunt of David and Wilma, adored great-aunt to Lindsey and dear friend to many. Service of celebration in St Leonard's Parish Church, on Friday, 5th April, at 1.30 pm, thereafter to Elgin Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, to Cancer Research can be made at church door or forwarded to Andrew Smith Funeral Directors, 17 Tytler Street, Forres IV36 1EL.

MURRAY Peacefully, in Edinburgh, on Thursday, 28th March, 2019, Carol McKerrow Murray, also known as 'Buzzy', aged 43 years, adored daughter of Tish and Stewart. Funeral service at St John's Episcopal Church, Forres, on Monday, 8th April, at 12 noon, thereafter to Moray Crematorium. All friends respectfully invited. In respecting Buzzy's character, wearing something bright would be appreciated. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired, may be given at the service to Maggie's Centre, Edinburgh Western General. All enquiries to Tom Ross and Sons Funeral Directors (01309 673435).

WATT Peacefully, at Pitcairn Lodge Care Home, on Monday, 25th March, 2019, Marjorie Watt, aged 85 years, formerly of Kintail Grove, Forres, beloved wife of the late James Watt, a much loved mother of Linda, Evan and Rosemary, a dear mother-in-law, a devoted grandmother and great- grandmother, a sadly missed sister and friend to many. Funeral service at Tom Ross and Sons' Chapel, on Thursday, 4th April (tomorrow) at 2.00 pm, thereafter to Clovenside Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired, may be given at the service to Pitcairn Lodge Staff Fund.

DUNCAN (Dyke). Peacefully, at Meadowlark Care Home, Forres, on Saturday, 23rd March, 2019, David Duncan, formerly of Firpark Cottage, Dyke, aged 94 years, a much loved uncle. Sadly missed by all. Funeral service private at his own request.

DUNCAN (Inverness/ Forres). Peacefully, at Meadowlark Nursing Home, Forres, on Thursday, 14th March, 2019, Jenny Earl in her 89th year, (Retired Dance Teacher), devoted wife of the late David Duncan, dear mother of Carol, a loving granny, great-granny, sister, aunt and great friend to many. Funeral Service in St Laurence Parish Church, Forres, on Tuesday, 26th March, at 11.30 am, thereafter to Clovenside Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Donations if desired, to Meadowlark Patients Fund can be made at church door or forwarded to Andrew Smith Funeral Directors, 17 Tytler Street, Forres 1V36 1EL.

PATERSON (Elgin/ Findhorn). Peacefully, at Meadowlark Nursing Home, Forres, on Monday, 11th March, 2019, Margaret Cecilia Main Mitchell in her 84th year, of 113 Morriston Road, Bishopmill, devoted wife of the late Neil, a much loved mum to Michael and Simon, mother-in-law to Emily and Katrina, a dear granny to Jamie and Shannon. Service of celebration in Moray Crematorium, on Thursday, 21st March, at 11.30 am, to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, to Dementia (Scotland) can be made at crematorium door or forwarded to Andrew Smith Funeral Directors, 17 Tytler Street, Forres, IV36 1EL.

BAXTER Peacefully, at Cathay Nursing Home, Forres, on Tuesday, 19th February, 2019, Ann Baxter (nee Gillies), of St Leonards Road, Forres, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Allan, a much loved mother of Sheena and David, a dear mother-in-law and a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. Interred at Clovenside Cemetery, on Saturday, 23rd February.

BROWNING (Forres). Peacefully, at his home, on Sunday 17th February, 2019, Ronald, in his 75th year, dearly loved husband of Mo, much loved stepdad to Jeanette and Les, adored grandad to Nikky and Alfie. A service of celebration in Inverness Crematorium, on Wednesday, 6th March, at 2.00 pm (Small Chapel), to which all friends are respectfully invited. No flowers please, donations if desired, to Animal Charities can be made at crematorium door or forwarded to Andrew Smith Funeral Director's , 17 Tytler Street, Forres, IV36 1EL.

CHISHOLM Violet (nee Munro). Passed away peacefully, in Dereham, Norfolk, on Saturday, 16th February, 2019, aged 80, loving wife to John (Chis, deceased) and a much loved mother to Iain and Ingrid, a cherished granny and great-granny, who will be sadly missed.

FAIRCLOUGH Sadly, but peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Wednesday, 20th February, 2019, John Fairclough, of Cameron Court, Forres, aged 97 years, beloved husband of Marjorie, a much loved father of John, George and Kenneth, a dear father-in-law and a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service at Moray Crematorium, on Thursday, 7th March, at 11.30 am. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired, may be given at the service to Alzheimer Scotland. All enquiries to Tom Ross and Sons Funeral Directors (01309 673435).

O'NEILL Peacefully, at her home, on Sunday, 24th February, 2019, Judy O'Neill (nee Macdonald), of Councillors Walk, Forres, aged 77 years, beloved wife of Danny, a much loved mother of Chris and Rob, a dear mother-in-law, a devoted grandmother and a sadly missed sister. Funeral service at Tom Ross and Sons' Chapel, on Monday, 4th March, at 1.00 pm. All friends respectfully invited. No flowers please, donations in lieu, may be given at the service to Help For Heroes. If desired, wearing a splash of red, Judy's favourite colour, would be appreciated.