Death Notices

PAUL - (Northallteron/Turriff). Sadly at home, with his loving family on Monday, 6th April, 2020, Kenneth George (Kenny), aged 77, dearly loved husband of Eleanor, caring dad of James and Julie, a special granda to Megan and Zara and great-granda to Myla. Eldest son of the late Dod and Evie Paul (Turriff), a dear brother of Alistair and sisters Dorothy, Maureen and the late Evelyn. A fondly remembered brother-in-law and uncle. Will be sorely missed by us all. Funeral private due to current restrictions but a celebration of his life will be held back in Turriff at a later date, when allowed.

TOUGH (Huntly). Peacefully at Balhousie Care Home, Huntly on Tuesday March 31, 2020, Alexander (Sandy), aged 93 years, beloved husband of Violet, much loved dad of Lynda and Sandra. Due to current restrictions Sandy's funeral will be private.

VINCENT - (Auchterless). Sadly but peacefully at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Wednesday, 25th March, 2020, Mary (Cathy), aged 63 years, dearly loved wife of Alan, a much loved sister of Bill. Funeral service private. Will be sorely missed.

NEWMAN Rhona (nee McBride). Rhona Newman, PhD, MSc(Econ), BSc(Soc), Teaching Cert (NI), of Boganclogh and Edinburgh, dear wife of Julian, beloved mother of Simon and Sigrid and proud grandmother of William, born Londonderry 6th August, 1935, died peacefully at home, Thursday, 5th March, 2020; educated Londonderry High School, Stranmillis College and London School of Economics; Campus Warden and Lecturer in Sociology, University of Ulster at Jordanstown, 1975-2000. Text 07944 733942 for memorial meeting arrangements. "Forever in her Great Taskmaster's Eye."

COWIE (Buckie). Peacefully, at Parklands Care Home, on Saturday, 21st March, 2020, Helen Reid (nee Farquhar), aged 93 years, formerly of 74 Seatown, beloved wife of the late William, much loved mam of Alex, Isabel and the late Elspeth, caring sister, devoted granny and great-granny. Due to current situation the service will be a private family service.

STRACHAN (Banff). Peacefully, at Chalmers Hospital, Banff, on Sunday, 22nd March, 2020, Elma Strachan (nee Longmore), aged 94 years, wife of the late Hector Strachan, beloved mum of Leona, mum-in-law to Mike and a dear sister, aunt, gran, great-gran and friend to many. Funeral private due to the current situation and Government Directives but the family hope to hold a memorial service at a later date.

MORRISON (Westhill – formerly of Huntly). Suddenly but peacefully at A.R.I. on Saturday, March 21, 2020, Alexander, aged 95 years, beloved husband of June, much loved dad of Sarah and Peter, loving grandad to Abigail and Alice and brother to Margaret and the late Eric and Bill. Due to the current COVID-19 situation, a private funeral will be held in Huntly.

HERD Very peacefully, at Alexander Scott's Eventide Home, on Sunday, March 22, 2020, in her 97th year, Olive Dunbar. Devoted and dearly loved wife of the late Bill, much loved mum of Alison, Anne and Audrey, mother-in-law to Graeme, Richard and Jim, proud gran of David, Lynsey and Chris, Neil and Ashley, Joanna and Finlay, James and Kimberley and Finlay and Fay, and great-gran of Nathan, Shirley, Alfie, Poppy, Sophie and Lewis. Due to current public health guidelines, a private burial service will take place in Huntly Cemetery. No flowers please, but donations, in lieu, in aid of Alexander Scott's Eventide Home, can be made to Craig & Beverly Funeral Directors, George Street, Insch (info@craigandbeverly.co.uk).

ROBSON Peacefully, at Alexander Scott's Hospital, on Sunday, March 15, 2020, Dorothy Ann Wilson, loving wife of the late Alistair and devoted Mam to Marie-Ann. Funeral Service at Moray Crematorium, Broadley, Buckie on Monday, March 23 at 11.30am to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, in lieu, if desired to Alexander Scott's Hospital on exiting the chapel.

HUTCHEON (Keith). Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Thursday, 12th March, 2020, Iris, aged 80 years, dearly loved wife of the late Bob, much loved mum of Iain and Heather, dear mother-in-law, granny and Gee Gee. Funeral private at her own request.

EWEN (Macduff). Peacefully, at Dounemount Nursing Home on Thursday, 12th March, 2020, Sheila Mary (Green), beloved wife of the late John, loving mum of Billy, mother-in-law of Gillian and proud granny of Colin and the late Declan, a much loved sister, sister-in-law and auntie, a dear neighbour and friend. Funeral private at her own request.

BAIRD Marion Scott (Marie). Peacefully, at home, on Saturday, 7th March, 2020, aged 90 years (formerly of Netherha Road, Buckie), dearly loved wife of the late John, a much loved mum and mother-in-law of Glenn and Trudy, Aileen and James and Alison and Ian, a cherished gran and great-gran. Funeral private.

INNES (Keith/Fraserburgh). Suddenly, but peacefully, at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, on Wednesday, 4th March, 2020, Violet Buchan (Vi), aged 80 years, dearly loved wife of Charles Lawrence Innes (Larry), dear mum of Alan and Ian, dear granny to Logan, Lily and the late Cameron. Funeral private at her own request.

GARRILL Mabel (Kay) (nee Fraser). Died peacefully, Friday, 21st February, 2020, in Kingsmill Hospital, Mansfield, Notts, aged 93 years, much loved and will be sadly missed by all her friends in Southwell, Notts. Funeral service to be held at Mansfield Crematorium, on Tuesday, 17th March, at 2.15 pm. No flowers by request, but donations may be given in memory of Mabel for Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance, via Funeral Directors D.J. Hall, Verne House, 62 King Street, Southwell, Notts NG25 0EN. Tel 01636 812481.

MICHIE (Macduff). Peacefully, at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, on Monday, 24th February, Jamesina (Ina) Michie, nèe Dickson, aged 66 years, beloved daughter, sister and friend, darling mum to Leona, Joy, and Lesley, adored nana of Joe, Jude, Anna and Phoebe. Funeral service and reception to be held at Banff Springs Hotel, on Wednesday, 4th March, at 11.00 am. All friends are welcome. Family flowers only please, donations to Macmillan will be gratefully received, or in lieu of a donation, treat yourself and a friend to a nice lunch; Ina would have liked that.

PARSONS (Banff). Peacefully, with his family in Laurencekirk, on Friday, 21st February, 2020, Alan, aged 99 years, beloved husband of the late Winifred, much loved father of John, David, Heather, Alastair and Russell and a very dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to be held in River Church, Banff, on Friday, 6th March, at 11.30am, thereafter to Myrus Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations may be given in memory of Alan for the Gideons.

WILL (Huntly). Betty passed away at The Meadows Care Home on Friday, February 21, 2020, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Alex, much loved mum of Jennifer and the late Susan, loving grandma to Susan and Julie. Funeral private.

CAMPBELL Peacefully, after a short illness, in Stuart Court Residential Home, St Helier, Jersey, on Wednesday, 12th February, 2020, Irene, aged 92, dearly beloved wife of the late Alick William Campbell (Findochty). Funeral service at Jersey Crematorium on Tuesday, 3rd March.

CARSON (Huntly). Peacefully at The Meadows Care Home on Friday, February 14, 2020, Marjory (Madge), aged 92 years, beloved wife of Johnny, much loved mum of Joyce and the late Clark, loving granny and great granny also a dear mother-in-law. Funeral private at her own request.

JOYCE (nee Mackenzie) (Rothienorman). Peacefully, at home, on Friday, 7th February, 2020, Iris, age 99 years, beloved wife of the late Len, a loving aunt, sister and friend. Private family funeral. Sincere thanks to all who made Iris's years in Aberdeenshire so memorable.