Family Notices

Peacefully at home on Thursday 21st July 2022. Noel Shepherd aged 70 years. Much loved husband of Yvonne, a dear dad of Victoria, Michelle and Jacqueline. A proud Papa to his nine Grandchildren. Family and friends are respectfully invited to the funeral service on Saturday 30th July 2022, Masonhill Crematorium at 12 noon. Family flowers only. Donations if desired in Noel’s memory to The Ayrshire Hospice.

Peacefully at the Biggart Hospital on 15th July 2022, Anna Forbes aged 90 years. Much loved wife of the late Jim Forbes, a loving mum of Gordon & Gail and son-in-law Alistair, a loving gran, great-gran and a good friend to many. Funeral Service will take place at Masonhill Crematorium, on Tuesday 26th July at 11.15am.

Peacefully on 9th July 2022. Agnes (Bunty) Cowan, aged 95 years. Much loved Aunt of Catherine and the late Margaret. The Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday 20th July at Masonhill Crematorium at 3.30pm.

Peacefully at home on Monday 11th July, Bill Scott aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Roma, loving father of Kirsty and Calum, and much loved papa to Rowan, Colette and Brunel. Family and Friends are respectfully invited to his funeral on Tuesday 19th July at 2pm, at Masonhill Crematorium and thereafter at Hotel Kylestrome. Donations in lieu of flowers to the British Heart Foundation.

(Morton) Peacefully at Ayr Hospital on Tuesday 28th June 2022 Flora Adams, aged 80 years of Greenfield Avenue, Alloway. Beloved wife of James Adams, loving mother of Elaine and David. Former solicitor at Black Hay. Family and friends are respectfully invited to the funeral service on Tuesday 12th July 2022 at Masonhill Crematorium Ayr at 10.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Cancer Research UK.

Suddenly but peacefully at home on Wednesday 29th June 2022 Jim Jamieson aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Mora, loving father of Alan and Murray, a devoted papa to Chloe, Alan, Paul and Sarah. Sorely missed by all his family and friends. Family and friends are respectfully invited to the funeral service on Wednesday 6th July 2022 at Masonhill Crematorium at 12noon.

At home on Sunday 26th June, Duncan, loving Husband of Catherine, and much loved Dad to Joanne, Fraser and the late Scott. Adored Papa to Holly, Laura, Ben, Murray and Sam and dear Brother of Moira, he will be sadly missed by all his extended family and friends. All are respectfully invited to his funeral on Wednesday 13th July at Troon Nazarene Church at 11am and thereafter at Holmsford Bridge Crematorium at 12:30pm. “Toodaloo the noo”

Robert Sadly passed away on the 24th of June, at Crosshouse Hospital, aged 60 years. Loving husband of Margaret & dad to Kevin, Raymond & Stephanie. Beloved son, brother, nephew & uncle, will be sadly missed by all. All those who knew Robert are welcome to the funeral ceremony at Holmsford Bridge Crematorium, Dreghorn, on Thursday 7th July at 2.30pm and thereafter at Piersland House Hotel, Troon. Bright colours to be worn for the funeral service please, family flowers only, donations in lieu if wished to Macmillan Cancer Support or to Team Scotland Youth Trust.

Peacefully at Ayr Hospital on Wednesday 22nd June 2022. James Messenger aged 84 years. Beloved Husband of June, loving Father of David, Clifford, Craig, Wendy and the late Amanda. Devoted Granddad of his 14 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Family and friends are respectfully invited to the Funeral Service at Masonhill Crematorium on Saturday 9th July 2022 at 11.15am.

(Bob) Peacefully on 20th June at the Redford Nursing Home, Bob aged 85, sadly passed away. Loving husband to the late Dorothy, brother to Kathy, dad to David and his wife Irene, papa to Claire and Craig and great papa to Finlay. The family would like to thank the staff at the Redford for the loving care Bob received in his final months and the support from the South Ayrshire Care Team and his neighbours whilst still at home. The service will take place at Masonhill Crematorium on Thursday 30th June 2022 at 12noon.