Family Notices

Peacefully at Queens View Harbour Care Home, Troon on Friday 8th November 2024, Ann Blower aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Frederick, a loving mother to Linda, Aileen and Gordon, a dear gran to Patrick, Shona, Angus, Max and Euan, and great gran to Kayla and Eva. The Funeral will take place on Friday 29th November 2024, at Knadgerhill Cemetery at 11.15am and thereafter a service at Fullarton Church, Irvine at 12noon to which all are respectfully invited.

Colin, Tricia and Bruce wish to offer their grateful appreciation to S.A.C. Care Team, Ayrshire Hospice Palliative Support Team, Dr. Glasspool & Oncology Team at the Beatson W.S.C.C. for their outstanding care and support shown to Joan, also to Drew Brady for such a meaningful service. Finally special thanks to all who donated so generously in Joan’s name.

Passed away peacefully at Crosshouse Hospital on Monday 28th October 2024, aged 77 years. Funeral Service will take place on Thursday 7th November 2024 at Troon Concert Hall at 10.15am and thereafter Troon Cemetery at 11am to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only.

Betty Murphy and all the family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for all the sympathy cards, flowers and kindness received. We have been overwhelmed and forever grateful. Thank you to Fr. David Borland, Fr. Willie Boyd, Fr. Philip Kitchen and Fr. Stephen Latham for the lovely funeral mass and Brian & Oliver Armour of Armours Funeral Service for the amazing attentive care we received at this sad time and also to the Carlton Hotel for the catering.

Suddenly at home on the 27th July 2024, John Morton cherished husband of Catherine, much loved Dad to Craig and Jane, Brother to Sandy and father in law to Steve and Janet. Funeral will be held at Holmsford Bridge Crematorium, Dreghorn on Monday 19th August 2024 at 1.30pm.

Donald passed away peacefully in Ayr Hospital on Saturday 20th July 2024, aged 93 years. A loving Brother to Isabel, Brother in Law to Donald and Uncle and Great Uncle to the family. A big thank you to the nurses and doctors of Station 10 in Ayr Hospital for their love and Care to Donald. Funeral will take place at Masonhill Crematorium on Wednesday 31st July at 12noon.

Suddenly, but peacefully at Ayr Hospital on 8th July 2024. Ada Beloved wife of Jim Crichton and a devoted mother to Jane, Robert and James. Funeral Service will be held on Friday 19th July at Masonhill Crematorium at 10.30am to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please.

Peacefully at home on the 24th May.John Donagher. Beloved Husband of Anne, much loved Father to Kevin and Paul and Papa to all his Grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be held at St Quivox Church, Prestwick on Monday 1st July 2024 at 10am thereafter to Masonhill Crematorium, Ayr for 11.15am to which all friends and family are respectfully invited.

Ian Bayley Robertson Crook died aged 97 on 8th June 2024. Beloved husband of Mary (nee McIntyre) and father to Brian, Sheena, and Michael, grandfather to Jamie, Robbie, Fergus and Kate; and great-grandfather to Marla, Sorren and Archie. A private funeral will follow.

Peacefully at home on 13th June 2024, Tommy, adored partner of Janice, loving and much loved dad of Stephenie and Michael, father-in-law to Lena and friend to many. Funeral Service will take place on Friday 21st June 2024 at Masonhill Crematorium at 12noon to which all are respectfully invited.