Death Notices

MILTON (Elgin/Forres). Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Thursday, 21st November, 2024, Jeannie Rumbles (Nannie), aged 88 years, of Moravia Court, Market Street, Forres. Loving wife of the late Allan, much loved mum of Margaret, Gladys and the late Dorothy (Dot), mother-in-law to John and Campbell, granny to Scott, Andrew, Graham and Gordon, great-granny of Kari, Liam, Isla, Logan and Leah, and a dear friend and neighbour and formerly of Linkwood Road, Elgin and Deskford. Funeral Service in Andrew Smith's Funeral Home, 17 Tytler Street, Forres, IV36 1EL, on Friday, 6th December, at 11.30am; thereafter to Elgin Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired to Forres in Bloom, can be made at Funeral Home Door.

HOLMES (Elgin). Peacefully, on Sunday, 24th November, 2024, at the Grove Care Home, Elgin, Jean (nee Dey), aged 89 years, formerly of Moorside, Mosstowie. Beloved wife of the late George, much loved mam of Lorna, George & Elizabeth (Lib), dear mam-in-law of Brian, Denise and George, dearly loved granny, great-granny, sister and sister-in-law. Funeral service at W.G. Catto Funeral Home, Linkwood Road, Elgin, on Thursday, 5th December, at 11.30am. All family and friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only but donations in lieu to local charities.

MASSIE (Tomintoul). Peacefully, in the excellent care of the nurses and medical staff at Stephen Cottage Hospital, Dufftown, on Wednesday, 20th November, 2024, George Massie FRIAS RIBA MRTPI, retired Chartered Architect, Chartered Town Planner and Development Consultant, aged 77 years, Cults, Tomintoul; son of the late George and Isobel Massie, Kingsmills, Elgin. Beloved father of John Paul, Peter, Christopher, Anna and Luke, loving and proud grandfather to Charlotte, Alex and Leo, brother of John and the late James. Funeral service at Aberdeen Crematorium (West Chapel), on Friday, 6th December at 2.45pm. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the door for Cancer Research UK.

RATTRAY (Lossiemouth/Stockton-on-Tees). At home, in Stockton-on-Tees, on 24th November, 2024, surrounded by his family, Keith Taylor Rattray, aged 63 years. Son of the late Donald and Edna Rattray. Dearly beloved husband of Carol, proud and loving father to Callum, stepdaughter Sarah and stepson Michael and devoted grandparent to Charlie, Nellie and Isla. Dear brother of Meriol, Julie and Bruce. A wonderful man who will be deeply missed by his family and the many people who knew him. The funeral service will be held at 1pm, on Tuesday, 10th December, at Maplewood Chapel, Stockton-on-Tees Crematorium and will be available for streaming.

YOUNG (New Elgin). With the heaviest of hearts, the family of Patricia Young (Paddy), announce the passing of their immensely loved, most giving, caring and much appreciated, beloved wife of the late William Young, mum to Roy and Sandra, granny to Jasmine, Shonagh and William, GG to Evie, Marshall and Maisie, loyal family member, lifetime companion to the late Drew Robertson and friend to many. Paddy passed away in the comfort of her own home, with her doting family, Roy, Sandra and granddaughter Jasmine by her side, on 21st November, 2024. All who knew Paddy will know how she loved bright colours and wearing bright lipsticks, so please feel free to dress as colourful as you wish to celebrate her life, which is truly deserved to be remembered. A celebration of Paddy's life will be held at W.G. Catto Funeral Home, Linkwood Road, Elgin on Tuesday, 3rd December at 1pm; thereafter to Elgin Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, to Alzheimer Scotland (Elgin Branch).

CROMAR (Turriff). Peacefully, at his home on Thursday, 21st November, 2024, Charles Cromar, aged 95 years. Formerly of Cliftbog, Turriff and the Howe of the Mearns. Loving husband of the late Barbara, he is survived by his four children, Sylvia, Nancy, Zarabeth and Adrian, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at St Ninian's and Forglen Church, Turriff, on Thursday, 5th December, at 1pm. All family and friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations if so desired for the Willows Animal Sanctuary, Fraserburgh, may be given at the Church. A private cremation will follow the service. There will also be a livestream of the service on youtube.com. There, search for St Ninian's and Forglen Church.

WOOD (Mosstodloch). Sadly and unexpectedly, but peacefully, on Wednesday, 13th November, 2024, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, Roy Pryor, aged 78 years (formerly of Kirkwall, Orkney), (former principal teacher of history, Milnes High School, Fochabers). Much loved and loving husband of Pam, dear dad of Ray and Kerry, father-in-law, proud grandad of Jennifer, Macaulay, Archie and Harriet and great-grandad of Ava. Pam and family would like to extend their thanks to staff at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, for the care and excellent support Roy received. Funeral private as per Roy's wishes.

RIDDELL (Elgin). It is with great sadness that the family announce the sudden passing of Frank Riddell, on Tuesday, 12th November, 2024, aged 65 years. Beloved husband of Sheila, much loved dad of Ian, Alistair and Steven, dear father-in-law of Trisha, Ashley and Rachael and a loving grandad to Reuben, Sienna, Lewis, Liam and Murray. Loved by extended family and a great many friends. Funeral Service will be held at W.G.Catto Funeral Home, Linkwood Road, Elgin, on Friday 29th November, at 12pm. Thereafter to Elgin Cemetery, all family and friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Moray HandyPerson Services.

CADENHEAD Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Saturday, 2nd November, 2024, Elizabeth (Gay), aged 87 years. Beloved sister of the late Ian, sister-in-law of the late Mary, much loved aunt of James and Gillian, Alison and Colin and Alan and Marie, and Great Aunt of Ava and Jack. Funeral service at Bellie Parish Church, Friday, 29th November, at 12noon; thereafter onto Bellie Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Thanks to the staff at Anderson's Care Home, Elgin, and Dr Gray's Hospital.

CHATTERTON Wendy Elaine (nee MacNeish), Of Coningsby, formerly of Elgin, passed away peacefully, on 24th October, 2024. Loving wife of Mike, dear mother of Lucy, Amy and the late Thomas, grandma of Daisy and Evie and sister of Al. A private cremation to be followed by a service of celebration at Horncastle Methodist Church on Wednesday, 27th November at 2pm. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to be divided between Mind and Cats Protection. These may be left on the day, sent to the funeral director or online via https://wendychatterton.muchloved.com/ Dress as you wish but please include something turquoise for Wendy. All enquiries to Michael H. Sivill Ltd, Funeral Director, Leagate Road, Coningsby, Lincoln. Tel. 01526 342779.

HUGHES (Elgin). Peacefully, in her sleep, on Monday, 4th November, 2024, at Speyside Care Home, Aberlour, Erna 'Wendy' (nee Norman), aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Squadron Leader Eric Hughes MBE, loving mother to David and Christopher, dear mother-in-law to Pat and Marie-Therese, much loved grandmother to Anthony, Robert, Franand Louis, sister to Edward Norman and the late Judy Franks and friend to all. Rest in peace. Wendy, you will always be in our hearts. Funeral private at Wendy's own request.

URQUHART Jessie Sutherland. Peacefully, at the West Cumberland Hospital Whitehaven, on 11th November, 2024, Jessie, aged 79 years. The beloved wife of Eric, a much-loved sister and a dearly loved aunt. Funeral service to be held at the United Reform Church, Whitehaven, on Friday, 22nd November at 12.15pm; to be followed by cremation at Distington Hall. Family flowers only are requested, but donations for the CCU and Loweswtaer Ward, West Cumberland Hospital, would be gratefully accepted, c/o Yeowart, Gill & Rudd. Tel. 01946 693819.

FANNING (Hopeman). At Dr. Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Friday, 8th November, Ernest Gordon, aged 83 years. Dear husband of the late Mabel and father of the late Graeme, a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Funeral private.

DIXON (Grantown-on-Spey). Peacefully, at Grant House Care Home, Grantown-on-Spey on Monday, 28th October, 2024, George Andrew Dixon MA, BSc, FSASCOT, aged 88 years, of 2 Heath Cottage, Woodlands Crescent, Grantown-on-Spey. Dear brother of Louise McLennan, loved and respected uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle. Funeral service to take place at Inverallan Parish Church on Thursday, 14th November, 2024 at 12 noon; and thereafter interment within Inverallan (Old) Cemetery. Cortege arriving for 1pm. All family, friends, and neighbours are respectfully invited to attend. Donations in lieu of floral tributes are welcomed, with the chosen beneficiaries being, The Grantown Society and Inverallan Parish Church, Donations can be made at the church or forwarded directly to the undernoted. Enquiries please to Lindsay Jack & Son, Funeral Directors, 35 The Square, Grantown on Spey, PH26 3HF. Tel. 01479 872442.

CONNOLLY (Mulben), Suddenly, at home, on Sunday, 20th October, 2024, Ann, aged 63 years, dearly loved wife of John, much loved mum of Joanne, Charlene, John and Jenna and a loving granny and great-granny. Funeral private.

RIDDELL (Lossiemouth). Peacefully, at Dr. Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Tuesday, 22nd October, 2024, Albert Duncan Riddell, (Abbie), aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Sylvia, much loved dad of Neil, Mark and Karl, proud granda and great-granda, beloved father-in-law and uncle. Funeral service, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited, at Moray Crematorium, on Tuesday, 5th November, at 10.30am. No flowers please. Donations if desired, may be given at the service, to Help for Heroes. Please wear bright colours or football tops.

CRUICKSHANK (Fochabers) It is with great sadness the family announce the death of David KEIR Ross Cruickshank at Turner Memorial Hospital, Keith on Friday, 25th September, 2024, aged 90. Beloved husband of Lexy, much loved dad of Mary and Paul and granda of Quinn, Vera, Veronica and Struan. A Requiem Mass will be held at St Mary's Church, Fochabers, on Wednesday, 6th November, at 11am; thereafter private to Bellie Churchyard. All welcome. No flowers please. Donations may be made to Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland and The Zambia Society Trust at St Mary's if desired. The family would like to thank all the staff at Turner Memorial Hospital, Keith, for their professional and efficient care, delivered always with kindness, compassion and respect.

OSBON Brian, of James Street, Lossiemouth, died on Saturday, 26th October, 2024, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin. Husband of Anne, father of Dean, Kevin and Michelle and stepfather of Michael. A private cremation has taken place but a celebration of Brian's life will be held at the Stotfield Hotel, Lossiemouth, on Sunday, 3rd November, at 1pm. All family and friends welcome. Donations, if desired, for Scottish Charity Air Ambulance.

FERGUSON (Forres). Marion Manson Fairlie (née Anderson), of Wester Moy, Forres, after a short illness at Carolton Care Home, Nairn, on Thursday, 17th October, 2024, in her 86th year. Dear wife of the late Ean, much loved mother to Scott, John, Jane, Alastair and Ruth, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. Private cremation and service, at her own request.

OGILVIE (Elgin). Peacefully, at Seafield Hospital, Buckie, with her loving husband by her side, on Tuesday, 22nd October, 2024, Jean (nee Mackay), aged 91 years. Much loved wife of Hamish, dear mother and mother-in-law of Tony and Kathy, loved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and good friend. Jean's funeral service, to which all are welcome, will be held at 11am, tomorrow (Saturday), 26th October, in Graham J. Rattray's Funeral Home, Shore Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6PB. Family flowers only please, donations to Cancer Research can be made at the funeral home door, if desired.