Family Notices

Peacefully in the comforting care of the Redford Nursing Home on the 6th June 2021, Nora Gillies aged 98 years. Much loved wife of the late Jimmy Gillies, loving mother of Jim, mother in law of Maureen, nana of Steven and Scott and great-gran of Jamie. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday 17th June at Masonhill Crematorium at 12noon.

Lynn, Coia and Mason would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy on the devastating loss of Ian (Scooter). Grateful thanks to all of the dedicated staff at the oncology ward at Ross Hall Hospital, Glasgow GP’s, district nurses and Ayrshire Hospice nurses for their care, support and kindness. Brian Armour and staff for their excellent care and professionalism throughout and to the helpful staff at the Horizon Hotel, Ayr. Lastly a special thanks to all who stood outside our home to pay their respects and to all who came to the crematorium. Donations were gathered for Cancer Research UK in Ian’s memory.

Peacefully at Ayr Hospital on 29th May 2021, Doreen Stewart aged 87 years. Much loved wife of the late Jack Stewart, loving mum of Nigel and Christopher, mother-in-law of Sheelagh and Heather, gran of Sophie, Rory and Sean and great gran of Connor and Gregor.

Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, Ian (Scooter) aged 57 years. Cherished husband of Lynn and devoted Dad to Mason and Coia. Due to current restrictions a Private Funeral Service will take place on Monday 7th June 2021. The Funeral Cortège will leave from Ian’s home on Masonhill Road, Ayr at 1.45pm thereafter to Masonhill Crematorium. Family and friends are respectfully invited to gather socially distanced as the Cortège passes. Family flowers only, donations in his memory can be made to Cancer Research UK. Scooter will be missed by so many

Peacefully at the Ayrshire Hospice on Sunday 23rd May 2021 Allan Forrest (Frosty). Who will be sorely missed by his loving wife Mary, children Fiona and Colin, Father in law of William and Stacey and grandsons, Murray and Calvin. Allan was a man who lived life to the full enjoying his hobbies of curling and rallying making many lifetime friends who describe him as one in a million. Allan will be greatly missed by his both his family and many friends. He was proud to be a fifth generation market gardener and enjoyed growing his vegetables and flowers. Many a person has been on the receiving end of Allan’s quick wit and had to hold their own in his company. He loved good food at nice restaurants and holidays in Lanzarote and Majorca with Mary. Don’t forget the glass or two of wine and whisky which fuelled many a night of laughter and fun. Allan could turn his hand to anything and in addition to market gardening over his lifetime dabbled in many jobs from chimney sweeping to lorry driving and building rally cars for others to enjoy. The hospice was a huge support to Allan and the family through such a difficult time and the care they showed to all the family was exemplary. We cannot thank the team enough for everything they did for Allan. We hope you will share your thanks to the hospice team by making a small donation to help continue delivering the fantastic services that they offer. To donate to the Ayrshire hospice in Allan’s Memory please click the link – https://www.ayrshirehospice.org/inmemoryof/allan-forrest. The Funeral cortège will leave Mainholm Nursery  at 10.15am on Thursday 3rd June 2021. Following on to Masonhill Crematorium at 10.30am. Those wishing to pay their last respects to Allan on the route please be mindful of social distancing.

Suddenly at home on 9th May 2021, Jim aged 69 years. Much loved husband of May, loving father of Jim and Frankie and a dear papa to Murdo, Freya, Jock and Edi. Due to current restrictions a private funeral service will take place.

Peacefully at home with her family by her side. Ellen McCulloch, Much loved wife of Derek. Devoted Mum of Derek, Scott, Colin and Lynne. Wonderful Gran and great gran. A private funeral service will be held at Masonhill Crematorium on Wednesday 26th May 2021. The cortege will leave Glenalla Road, Maybole at 2pm. Family and friends are respectfully invited to gather socially distanced as the cortege passes.

On Monday 24th May at Ayr Hospital, Patrick (Pat) Kelly aged 62 years. Much loved husband of Gina, a loving father of Tricia, Lindsay, Leona, William, Steven, and Ross and a devoted Papa to all the family. A private funeral service will take place at the Auld Kirk, Ayr on Thursday 3rd June thereafter at Ayr Cemetery at 1.30pm for anyone wishing to pay their respects. No flowers please but if desired donations to the MS Society Scotland.

The family of the late Mungo Murdoch would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many cards, flowers, kindness and support received after the sad loss of their dad. Special thanks to Rev. A Landman for his comforting service, Armours Funeral Service for all their care and compassion, Cairllum Care and Riverside Medical Practice for all their support and to everyone who paid their last respects at Coylton Church and Cemetery.