Death Notices

INGRAM - Peacefully, at Turriff Cottage Hosptial, after a long illness, James McQueen Ingram, 78 years, husband to Rosemary and father to James and the late Rosemary. Funeral was private due to current circumstances.

SMITH (Banff/Keith). John Alexander Gunn (Sandy) passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, 15th July, 2020, at Glenisla Care Home, Keith, with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Isobel, much loved Dad of Susan, Anne and Sandra and adored Grandad of Alistair, Gregor, Ann-Marie, Sandy, John, Elizabeth, Catherine and Lisa. Sadly, due to current regulations the funeral will have to be private.

BOYD Peacefully in her sleep at Macduff Home, on Tuesday, 23rd June, 2020, Elizabeth, aged 87. Interred Banff Cemetery. R.I.P.

REID (Buckie). Peacefully at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Monday, 13th July, 2020, after a short illness, borne with courage and dignity, Mary Calder (nee Milne) in her 90th year, beloved wife of the late George, (Dod), dearly loved and devoted mum of George and Rea, mother-in-law, loving gran and great-gran, dear sister, sister-in-law, auntie and friend of many. Special thanks to all health care professionals for their support. Funeral private due to current health guidelines.

RUTHERFORD (Keith). Suddenly at his home, on Saturday, 11th July, 2020, Alexander (Alex) Rutherford, eldest son of the late Alex and Ina Rutherford, dear brother of Derek and Brian, brother-in-law of Moira and Elsa. A much loved uncle, great-uncle and a good friend to many. Funeral private due to current health guidelines, but can be viewed via webcast if desired. Please see Frank S. McLean & Son Funeral Directors, Facebook, for login details for service.

SHEARER - (Crudie/Turriff/Aberdeen). Suddenly, but peacefully, at ARI, with family at her side, on Tuesday, 7th July, 2020, Anna, aged 87 years, eldest and much-loved grandchild of the late Mrs Jessie Shearer, Markethill, Turriff. A very dearly loved and valued cousin, half cousin and half sister; she was a good and loyal friend whose friendships endured. Anna was known as Nancy within her immediate family but as Anna by all her many friends. She worked all her working life for Stenhouse Insurance Brokers in Aberdeen. The funeral service was held on Friday, 17th July, 2020. For further information please contact her cousin on 07790 967381.

SHEARER - (Crudie/Turriff/Aberdeen). Suddenly, but peacefully, at ARI, with family at her side, on Tuesday, 7th July, 2020, Anna, aged 87 years, eldest and much-loved grandchild of the late Mrs Jessie Shearer, Markethill, Turriff. A very dearly loved and valued cousin, half cousin and half sister; she was a good and loyal friend whose friendships endured. Anna was known as Nancy within her immediate family but as Anna by all her many friends. She worked all her working life for Stenhouse Insurance Brokers in Aberdeen. Because of the current regulations it is hoped to stream video the service which will take place on Friday, 17th July, at 1.30 pm. For information regarding the live streaming of the service please contact her cousin on 07790 967381 or George Clark & son, Funeral Directors, Turriff on 01888 563253.

HAY (Cornhill). Peacefully at Chalmers Hospital on Wednesday, 1st July, 2020, Esme, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Harry, much loved mother to Esme, grandma to Ian and Kay and great-grandma to Harriet and Elliott. A dear sister, aunt and mother-in-law. Will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Grateful thanks to the community care team, staff at both Dounemount and Chalmers Hospital. Funeral arrangements are private.

FORSYTH (Huntly). Peacefully at Rothieden on Saturday, July 4, 2020, Sheila, beloved wife of Jim, much loved mum of Kim, Sammy and Stewart, devoted granny to Mila, a dear sister and sister-in-law of Andrew and Nok. Due to current restrictions Sheila's funeral will be private.

DEY Anne Glenys Lloyd Jones. Sadly on Wednesday, 3rd June. 2020, after a short illness fought with courage and her usual bright smile, Glen slipped away peacefully with family at her side. Born in Holyhead in 1928 the youngest of five children to Annie and William Richard Jones, Glen spent her early life in North Wales. A chance meeting with a young Scot, Alexander Dey (Sandy) began a romance that took her from the Welsh hills to the Scottish Highlands and in 1951 they married at Cairnie Church. Family life followed at 29 Cameron Drive Keith with the arrival of Philip and Christine and they would enjoy days out together, Sandy on his motorbike and Glen squeezed into the sidecar with the bairns. Glen settled comfortably with Keith folk, a fly cup here and there, a wee tipple at Hogmanay, bingo with neighbours, cards and dominoes at The Railway Club. A most generous person throughout her life Glen sent in 1966 a large bingo win of £10 to the Aberfan Disaster Fund. Unfortunately due to work 1969 saw a heart wrenching move to Tonbridge Kent but Keith links carried on with visits and letters. Cards and dominoes continued too where she taught and challenged her six Grandchildren, her kitchen renamed The Gamblers Den, Glen the Domino Queen, her two very young Great Grandchildren sadly now missing out. Warm and fun loving she surprised folk with her collection of comical hats, wigs and glasses, you never knew what a visit would bring! Glen gave 92 years of love to people and animals and will be missed very, very much. At 2pm July 2nd 2020 she will be laid to rest at Tonbridge Cemetery with her beloved Alex, reunited after 25 years. Family flowers only, donations to The Dogs Trust.

LIPPE - (Banff). Died peacefully, with his family, on Friday, 19th June, 2020, Stewart, aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Susan, much loved dad of Karen and John, father-in-law to Norman and Sarah, and a devoted granda. He will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Due to current circumstances, funeral arrangements will be private.

FORDYCE (Turriff). Peacefully at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, on Wednesday, 17th June, 2020, after bravely enduring many years of ill health, Wilma Helen Fordyce (nee Mollison), aged 83 years, beloved and devoted wife of Ronald, loving mum, much loved by son Ronnie and daughter-in-law Carol, and son Craig and partner Eva. Proud and doting granny of Ross and Amy, a dear sister to Billy, sister-in-law, auntie, great-auntie and much-loved friend. Wilma will be sadly missed. Funeral service private in line with current government restrictions.

WILSON - (Arradoul, Buckie). Peacefully, at his home, on Saturday, 20th June, 2020, after a short illness, Alex, aged 92 years, dearly loved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Sandra, Dianne and John, adored pop to Sandy, Ross, Tom, Kaiden and Arabella and a dear brother of Ena. For further information on the funeral details look on Frank S. McLean and Son Facebook.

RUMBLES (Buckie). Suddenly at home, on Monday, 15th June, 2020, Joyce (Ann) (nee Carroll) aged 85 years, dearly loved wife of the late William (Bill). Beloved sister-in-law of Gwen, the late George (Dod) and Margaret. Much loved aunt and great-aunt. Funeral Service private due to Current Health Guidelines.

MORRISON - (New Byth). Peacefully, at Culsh House Care Home, on Friday, 12th June, 2020, Sheila Jean Morrison (nee Cruickshank), aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Bill Morrison, sister to Bill, Ethel and the late Llias, and sister-in-law to Jessie and Ian. Sadly missed. To the many friends she made over the years we will miss her. Private funeral.

DAVIDSON - After a courage battle with cancer, John A. Davidson, first son of the late John and Dorothy Davidson, 2 Cornfield Place, Turriff, passed away on 5th June, 2020, in Abbotsford BC. Canada, surrounded by his family.

KEEN - (Portgordon). Peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on Saturday, 6th June, 2020, Alexina Stevenson Keen (nee Lyon), beloved wife of Douglas Keen, and much-loved mother, granny, great-granny and sister. Funeral arrangements private. The family would like to express our thanks to everyone for their cards, calls and flowers. A special thanks to Dr McDonald, the Community, District and Marie Curie Nurses for their care and compassion shown and to D & M Lawrence for handling the funeral arrangements.Those we love don’t go away,They walk beside us every day,Unseen, unheard, butalways near,So loved, so missed, sovery dear.

MORRISON (Whitehills). Peacefully, after a short illness at Chalmers Hospital, Banff, on Monday, 8th June, 2020, Sheila Jane (nee Watson), aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Sandy Morrison, loved mum of Lynda and Brenda, respected mother-in-law of Iain and David, devoted and proud granny to Emma, Niall, Ashley and Bronagh and great-granny to Lacey and Luke. A dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many. Due to current restrictions, funeral is private. Family flowers only. Sadly missed by everyone.

JOINER (Macduff). Peacefully at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, on Tuesday, 2nd June, 2020, Sheila (nee Mitchell), aged 83 years, dearly loved and loving wife of the late James McCallum Joiner (Jimmy), precious mum and best friend of Beryl, much loved mother-in-law of George, a proud and devoted nana of James and his wife Lucy and David and her little treasure, Kate. Very sadly missed. Funeral private due to current restrictions.

CRAN (Inverurie). It is with huge sadness we have to tell you of the passing of our beautiful Nicola. Amazing mum to Lyla and Liv, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend to many. So suddenly and cruelly taken from us on Monday, 25th May, 2020. She passed in her sleep. Shine brightly forever our beautiful girl. Nicola will be resting at Eric P Massie Funeral Directors Chapel. Funeral will be held at Baldarroch Crematorium Crathes, due to the current circumstances funeral private. Nicola will leave her home address on her final journey on Tuesday, 9th June, 2020, around 12noon for anyone who would like to say goodbye.