Peacefully, in the loving care of Meadowlark Nursing Home, Forres on Tuesday, 18th March 2025, Heather Mackenzie (née Gray) of Rafford, aged 75 years, beloved wife of Iain, a much loved mother of Scott and the late Iain, a dear mother-in-law, a devoted grandmother and a sadly missed sister and friend to many. Funeral service at St Leonard’s Parish Church on Tuesday, 1st April at 1:00pm, thereafter to Rafford Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Dementia UK and Leukaemia UK.

Sadly, at his home on Tuesday, 11th March 2025, David John Campbell (Davie) of Bynack Place, Forres, aged 68 years, beloved husband of the late Helen, a much loved father of Russell and the late Mikey, a dear father-in-law, a devoted grandfather and a sadly missed brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons’ Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres on Monday, 24th March at 11:00am, thereafter to Clovenside Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers on please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Water Aid and the Royal British Legion, Forres.

Peacefully, at his home on Tuesday, 11th March 2025, Scott Davidson-French (Scobie) of MacDonald Drive, Forres, aged 57 years, beloved husband of Julie, a much loved son of Ann, a caring stepdad of Craig, Kimberly and Emma, a devoted grandad of Finlay, a sadly missed brother of Connie and the late Vivian and friend to many. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons’ Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres on Thursday, 27 March at 12:00 noon, thereafter to Clovenside Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Scott's funeral service can also be attended via online live stream, please contact Tom Ross and Sons for further details (01309 673435 / admin@rossfuneraldirectors.co.uk). Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Marie Curie.

Sadly, at Dr Gray’s Hospital on Friday, 28th February 2025, Jeff Hamilton of Seapark, Kinloss, aged 75 years, a beloved husband of Pearl, a much loved dad of Jo and of the late Barry, a caring father-in-law, a devoted grandad and great-grandad and a sadly missed friend to many. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons’ Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres on Thursday, 20th March at 12:00 noon. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Blood Cancer UK (Primary Myelofibrosis).

Suddenly, on Sunday, 2nd March 2025, James McHarg (Ross) of Morlich Square, Forres, aged 82 years, a much loved husband of Hillary, a beloved dad of Johnathan, Jamie and Leah, a caring father-in-law, a sadly missed brother and friend to many. Funeral service at Clovenside Baptist Church on Tuesday, 11th March at 12:00 noon. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to SSPCA.

Peacefully, at Meadowlark Care Home, Forres on Wednesday, 26th February 2025, Pauline Kendall of Mannachie Brae, Forres, aged 88 years, beloved wife of John, a much loved mother of Trevor, Alison and the late Andrew, a caring mother-in-law, a devoted nanny and great-nanny and a sadly missed friend to many. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons’ Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres on Wednesday, 12th March at 11:00am, thereafter to Clovenside Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to the Dogs Trust.

Peacefully, at Dr Gray’s Hospital on Sunday, 23rd February 2025, Alexandrina Valentine (Sandra) of Macbeth Road, Forres, aged 87 years, a beloved wife of William and of the late Alex Kemp, a much loved mother of Alistair, Christine and the late Elizabeth, a devoted granny and great-granny, a caring mother-in-law and a sadly missed friend to many. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons’ Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres on Monday, 10th March at 11:00am, thereafter to Nairn Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Forres Health Centre and Forres Men’s Shed.

Sadly but peacefully, at Weston View Care Home, Keith on Saturday, 22nd February 2025, Alan Richard Taylor formerly of Moray Gardens, Forres and Beacon Drive, Burton-on-Trent, aged 87 years, beloved husband of the late Rosemary, a much loved father of Brian and Peter, a dear father-in-law and a sadly missed relative and friend. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons' Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres on Tuesday, 4th March at 1:00pm, thereafter to Clovenside Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Weston View Residents Fund.

Suddenly but peacefully, at his home, on Monday, 17th February 2025, John Duncan Green (Ian/Scoosh) of Shieldaig Road, Forres, aged 68 years, beloved husband of Shona, a much loved father of Mandy, Lindsay and Laura, a dear father-in-law, a devoted grandfather and a sadly missed brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Son’s Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres on Thursday, 27th February at 11:00am. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to the Highland Wildlife Park.

Peacefully, at her home, on Saturday, 8th February 2025, Edith Cavel Fisher (née Byars) of Burdshaugh, Forres, aged 74 years, a proud and adored mother of Darren, a much loved sister of June, Kathleen, Christine, Frances and Margaret and a sadly missed relative and friend. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Son’s Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres on Thursday, 20th February at 10:30am, thereafter to Clovenside Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited.

Suddenly, at his home in Woking, on Monday, 3rd February 2025, Robert James Thompson (Robbie) formerly of Kinloss and Forres, aged 61 years, a proud and adored son of Hamish and Liz, a much loved brother of Jan, a dear brother-in-law and uncle and a sadly missed friend to many. Funeral service private at the family’s request.

Suddenly, at her home, on Saturday, 8th February 2025, Charlotte Buchan Thomson (née Wilson) of Claremont, Forres and formerly of Morlich Square, Forres, aged 69 years, beloved wife of the late Michael, a much loved mother of John, Frank and Colin, a dear mother-in-law, a devoted grandmother and a sadly missed sister and sister in law. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Son’s Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres on Tuesday, 25th February at 11:00am. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Cancer Research UK.

Peacefully, at her home on Monday, 3rd February 2025, Anne Henry (née Wright) of Drumduan Road, Forres, aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Andrew, a dear stepmother and sister and a much loved aunt, great aunt and great, great aunt. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Son’s Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres on Thursday, 20th February at 1:00pm, thereafter to Kinloss Abbey Cemetery. All friend respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Moray Inshore Rescue Organisation (MIRO).

Peacefully, whilst surrounded by her family, on Saturday, 25th January 2025, Jill Margaret Nicol (nee Robb) of Drumduan Park, Forres, aged 46 years, beloved wife of Ivan, a proud and adored mother of James and Jessica, a much loved daughter of Lillian and Duncan, a dear sister of Fiona and Kevin and a sadly missed relative and friend to many. Funeral service at St Leonard’s Church, Forres on Tuesday, 11th February at 1:00pm, thereafter to Clovenside Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Suddenly, at his home on Friday, 24th January 2025, Thomas McCrorie (Tom) of Forres and formerly of Johnston Crescent, Dunfermline, aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Anne, a much loved father of Linda, a dear father in law of Stephen, a devoted grandfather of Lewis and a sadly missed brother. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons’ Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres on Friday, 14th February at 12 noon, thereafter to Clovenside Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to the Fire Fighters Charity.

Peacefully, at Dr Gray’s Hospital on Friday, 17th January 2025, Helen Innes (née McConachie) of Burdshaugh, Forres, aged 83 years, a beloved mother of Sally, Amanda and the late Fiona, a much loved partner of the late Andy Ferguson, a caring mother-in-law of Kevin, a devoted grandma of Ewan and Drew and a sadly missed friend to many. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons’ Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres on Wednesday, 5th February at 12 noon. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Macmillan Nurses.

Peacefully, at Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin on Wednesday, 15th January 2025, June Morris (nee Chisholm) of Duffus, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Jim, a much loved mother of Susan and Glyn, a dear mother in law of Donnie and Jennifer, a devoted grandmother of Clair, Hollie, Gregor and Emily and a sadly missed relative and friend. Funeral service at Moray Crematorium on Wednesday, 5th February at 12:30pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Beeline Community Transport and Duffus Ball Group.

Suddenly, at his home on Wednesday 15th January 2025, Gordon Mackenzie of Strathcona Road, Forres and formerly of Grant Road, Forres, aged 52 years, beloved son of the late Jean and George, a much loved brother of Andrew and the late Alan, a dear brother in law of Carol-Ann, a sadly missed uncle, relative and friend. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons’ Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres on Friday 7th February at 11:00am, thereafter to Clovenside Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired may be given at the service to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Peacefully, at Nairn Town & County Hospital on Saturday, 18th January 2025, Willie Barron of Wyvis Drive, Nairn, aged 72 years, a beloved husband of Liz, a much loved dad of David, William and Steven, a caring father-in-law of Rhona and Sarah-Jane, a devoted grandad of Lily, Shaun, Eve, Osker and Kenzie, a sadly missed brother, uncle and friend to many. Funeral service at the United Reformed Church, Nairn on Monday, 3rd February at 12 noon. All friends respectfully invited. Willie's funeral service can also be attended via online live stream, please contact David M Ellen for further details (01667 453023 / admin@rossfuneraldirectors.co.uk) Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Nairn Hospital League of Friends and SFRS Family Support Trust. Private cremation at his own request.

Sadly but peacefully, at Abbeyvale Nursing Home, Elgin, on Friday 10th January 2025, George Hugh McIntyre of Grant Road, Forres and formerly of Barleymill Cottage, Dyke, aged 87 years, beloved husband of the late Audrey, a much loved father of Ewen, Rhona and stepfather of Audrey and Charles, a dear father-in-law, a devoted grandfather and great grandfather and a sadly missed brother. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons’ Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres on Friday 31st January at 1pm, thereafter to Dyke Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to North East Sensory Services.

Gracefully as ever, at Cathay Nursing Home, Forres, on Tuesday 7th January 2025, Doreen Jennings (nee Garvock) of Findhorn, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of Mike, much loved mother of Stephen, Lindy and Kerry, a step mother and cherished mother in law, devoted grandmother, great grandmother and sister. Funeral service at Tom Ross and Sons Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres, on Thursday 23rd January 2025 at 2pm. All friends respectfully invited. No black dress and family flowers only please.

Peacefully, at Fairview House Care Home, Aberdeen, on Friday, 3rd January 2025, Elma MacKenzie (née Forbes), formerly of Caroline Street, Forres, aged 92 years, a beloved wife of the late Ian MacKenzie, a much loved mother of Garry and the late Avril, a devoted granny and great granny and a sadly missed sister. Funeral service private at her own request.

Sadly but peacefully, at Meadowlark Nursing Home, Forres, on Saturday, 4th January 2025, Anita Dale O’Neil (née Shaw) of Woodside Park, Forres, aged 67 years, beloved wife of Paul, a much loved mother of Chris and Laura, a dear mother in law of Kye, a devoted grandmother and a sadly missed sister. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres on Wednesday 22nd January at 11.00am. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to the MS Society and Dementia UK.

Sadly, at her home, on Saturday, 4th January 2025, Valerie Jean Farquhar (née Geddie) of Roysvale Place, Forres, aged 74 years, a much loved mother of Robert and Andrew, a dear mother in law of Susan, a devoted grandmother and a sadly missed sister, auntie and great auntie. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres on Wednesday, 22 January at 1:30pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Marie Curie.

Harvey Rhodes Morton, 85, of Findhorn, Morayshire died peacefully at his home on the 12th December 2024. Harvey, loving Husband of Joy, was born in Rotherham Yorkshire on the 30th October 1939 to Rhodes (‘Roy’) and Laura Morton and grew up in Stewarton, Ayrshire, attending Kilmarnock Academy. He travelled the world with the Royal Air Force and subsequently he joined the computer company Burroughs. Afterwards, he assumed his father's responsibilities as Stewarton Sub-Postmaster until his retirement to Findhorn village. Harvey was preceded in death by Joy and his brother Dick and is survived by his sister Marion, four sons Alastair, Jamie, Peter and Fraser and five grandchildren Lauren, Emily, Xander, Melody and Austin. Service will be held at Kinloss Parish Church on Friday, 10th January at 11:30am, thereafter to Inverness Crematorium.

Peacefully, at her home, on Wednesday, 1st January 2025, Pamela Buxton (nee Humphreys) of Leslie Place, Forres, aged 88 years, beloved wife of David, a much loved mother of Deborah and Sarah, a devoted grandmother, and a sadly missed relative and friend. Memorial service at St John’s Episcopal Church, Forres on Tuesday, 28th January at 1pm. All friends respectfully invited. Formal attire not necessary. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to the British Red Cross and Mission Aviation Fellowship UK.

Peacefully, at Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin, on Wednesday, 1st January 2025, William Ross (Bill) of Cumming Street, Forres and formerly of Laurel Avenue, Inverness, aged 82 years, beloved husband of Jean, a much loved father of Anne, Mary, Rachel and Deborah, a dear father in law, a devoted Dan Dan of Louise, Jake, Kirsty, Cameron, Ross and Fraser and a sadly missed relative and friend to many. Funeral service at Moray Crematorium on Tuesday, 21st January at 12:30am. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Quarriers.

Sadly but peacefully, at Abbeyside Nursing Home, Elgin, on Saturday, 21st December 2024, John Arnold William Elias, of Warden Place, Forres, aged 93 years, beloved husband of the late Joyce, a much loved father of Dawn and Arnold and a sadly missed relative and friend. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons’ Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres on Thursday, 16th January at 12:00 noon thereafter to Elgin South Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Alzheimer Scotland.

Sadly, at his home, on Saturday 14th December 2024, Richard Charles Harpour of Forbeshill, Forres, aged 79 years, a much loved uncle and great uncle, and a sadly missed friend to many. Funeral service at St. John's Episcopal Church on Monday, 13th January 2025 at 11:30am. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to the RNLI.

At Dr Gray's Hosptial on 12th December 2024, Ian George Bridgeford of Strathcona Road, Forres, aged 92 years, beloved husband of Jean, much loved father of Chris and Alyson and much loved father-in-law to Rosie and Dave, a devoted and beloved papa to Christopher; a brother and uncle. The family wish to give great thanks to all the wonderful caring staff at Cathay Care Home with special thanks to Arun Chowdegowda for his care and compassion to Ian. Memorial service at Tom Ross & Sons Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres on Monday, 30th December at 11:00am. All who knew him respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to the Royal British Legion, Forres.

Peacefully, at Cathay Nursing Home, Forres on Tuesday, 26th November 2024, Edward Cowie (Eddie), formerly of Fleurs Crescent, Forres, aged 74 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret and a sadly missed relative and friend to many. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons' Chapel on Thursday, 19th December at 11:00am thereafter to Clovenside Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Moray Monday Club Forres.

Sadly but peacefully, at Cathay Care Home, Forres on Tuesday, 3rd December 2024, Robert Paterson (Bob) formerly of Kingsway, Forres and Broom of Moy, aged 91 years, beloved husband of the late Mary, a much loved father of Robert, Billy, Gillian and Fiona, a dear father in law, a devoted grandad and great grandad. Sadly missed. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons' Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres on Wednesday, 18th December at 1.00pm, thereafter to Clovenside Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Cancer Research UK.

Peacefully, at Meadowlark Care Home, on Monday, 2nd December 2024, Derek Boyce aged 93 years. Formerly of West Pilmuir, Forres. A beloved husband of the late Patricia, a much loved father of Andrew, Richard and Judith, a caring father in law, a devoted grandad and great grandad. Sadly missed. Funeral service private at his own request.

Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital on Sunday, 24th November 2024, George Milliken (Geordie) of Easter Coltfield, Alves, aged 75 years, a beloved father, a much loved grandad, a caring brother and friend to many. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons' Chapel on Monday, 9th December at 11.00am thereafter to Alves Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to BARRK (Aberdeen).

Suddenly, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin on Monday, 11th November 2024, Tracey Jane Bailey of Diamond Court, Forres, aged 53 years, beloved daughter of the late Raymond and Betty and foster daughter of Rita and the late Ken, a much loved sister, aunt and great aunt, and a sadly missed relative and friend. Funeral service at Forres Baptist Church on Monday, 2nd December at 1.00pm. All friends respectfully invited. Wearing something bright if possible would be appreciated. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Moray Cats Protection and Forres Baptist Church.

Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin on Saturday, 16th November 2024, Marion Cynthia Barrett of Victoria Road, Forres, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Peter, a much loved mother of Paul and Phil, a dear mother in law, a devoted nana and a sadly missed sister. Funeral service at Tom Ross & Sons' Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres on Wednesday, 27th November at 11.00am. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to The Brain Tumour Charity.

Sadly at Cathay Care Home, Forres on Wednesday 6th November 2024. Jessie Chalmers, formerly of Fleurs Road, Forres, aged 91 years, a beloved mother of Hazel, a caring mother in law, a devoted nana of Shaun and great nana, and a sadly missed friend to many. Funeral Service at Tom Ross & Sons’ Chapel, Orchard Road, Forres on Thursday 14th November 2024 at 11.00am. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to a stroke charity.