Family Notices

(Bobby) Peacefully at Ayr Hospital on 30th October 2022, Robert Matthews Lumsden (Bobby) aged 92 years. Much loved husband of Marion and a loving father, grampa and great-grampa. Funeral Service will take place at Masonhill Crematorium at 2.00pm on Wednesday 9th November 2022, to which all are respectfully invited.

On 17th October at The University Hospital Ayr, after a short illness, Margaret MacDonald, (McPhie) artist and potter (Margaret MacDonald Ceramics) aged 75 years. Beloved wife of John, mother of Clare and Lindsey, sister to Sheila and Graham. Funeral to be held at Masonhill Crematorium on Thursday 3rd November at 2.00pm followed by reception at the Abbotsford Hotel, Ayr. Family flowers only donations if desired to Save The Children.

Peacefully at Templeton House, Ayr on 6th October 2022, Cathie Smith (Reena) nee MacNab, late of Airdrie and Arrol Drive, Ayr. Much loved Wife of the late David A. Smith and a loving Aunt, Great-aunt and Great-great-aunt of her family. Funeral Service will take place at Masonhill Crematorium, Ayr on Thursday 20th October 2022 at 12 noon, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited.

Peacefully at Ayr Hospital on 8th October 2022, Eric Ballingall aged 82 years. Much loved husband of Margaret, a dear dad of Norma and Iain and a loving grampa to Katie. Family and friends are respectfully invited to the funeral service on Friday 21st October 2022 at Masonhill Crematorium at 2.45pm.

(McIntyre) Mary Shedden Crook née McIntyre died suddenly but peacefully aged 93 on 9th October 2022. Beloved wife of Ian and much-loved mother to Brian, Sheena, and Michael, grandmother to Jamie, Robbie, Fergus and Kate; and great-grandmother to Marla and Sorren. A private funeral will follow.

Peacefully at Ayr Hospital on 23rd September 2022, Don Florides aged 85 years. Dearly loved partner of Elaine, devoted dad to Alexis, Chrissi, Helena and Alexia, loving brother of Homer. Don will be missed greatly by his family and friends. Funeral Service will take place on Friday 7th October 2022 at St Luke’s Cathedral, Glasgow at 11.00am thereafter to Troon Cemetery at 1pm. Family flowers only please.

Elaine and her family would like to ask anyone attending to take a Covid test prior to the Funeral to help protect everyone attending, particularly those that are vulnerable. Any enquiries please contact Armours Funeral Service on 01292 311800

We are very sad to hear of the news that HRH Queen Elizabeth II has sadly passed away this afternoon. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and everyone that has been affected by her death. An amazing lady, a beautiful queen and a great loss. Thank you your majesty for your service.

For all friends and family that wish to attend the farewell service of David Nimmo to celebrate and remember his life, are welcome to join the family at Masonhill Crematorium on Thursday 15th of September at 2pm.

Suddenly at home in Troon on Monday 22nd August 2022. June Rooney aged 60 years, beloved wife of Brendan, loving mother of Suzanne, Billy, Janice and Shauna. A devoted nana to her seven grandchildren. Family and friends are respectfully invited to the funeral service on Monday 12th September 2022 at The Walker Hall, Troon at 11.00am thereafter to Troon Cemetery arriving at 11.30am.