Family Notices

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.

Peacefully at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh on Saturday 11th June 2022, Jordan McKenna aged 30 years. Sorely missed by many. Family and friends are respectfully invited to the funeral service on Friday 1st July 2022 at 1.15pm, at Masonhill Crematorium. The family have requested for bright colours to be worn. You’ll never walk alone.

(Caddis) Maureen passed away peacefully at the Redford Nursing Home aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Alec, dearest mum of Alexis, Robin and the late Hetty, mum-in-law of Joyce & Adam and an adored gran, great gran and granny Mo of all the family. Funeral Service will take place on Friday 17th June 2022 at Masonhill Crematorium at 11.15am.

Peacefully on 7th June 2022 at Ayr Hospital, Royston Idwall Sawtell aged 91 years of Prestwick. Royston will be greatly missed by his sister Winfred and nephews Robert, Roderick, Kenneth and their families. Funeral Service will take place on Thursday 23rd June 2022 at Prestwick Old Cemetery at 1.30pm.

Peacefully at Creggan Bahn Court Nursing Home on the 8th June 2022, Ida Hunter aged 85 years. Widow of the late Tom Hunter (formerly of the A.A. Buses). Funeral Service will take place on Monday 20th June 2022 at Masonhill Crematorium at 11.15am.

At home on Thursday 19th May 2022 James (Jim) Gallacher aged 82 years. Much loved husband of Shirley and loving dad to Hazel and Avril. Family and friends are respectfully invited to the funeral service on Wednesday 15th June 2022 at Dailly Cemetery at 11.30am.

Peacefully at Ayrshire Hospice on 31st May 2022. Lex, aged 79 years of Kyle Crescent, Loans leaves his loving wife Inez, children Susan and Steven, and grandchildren David and Rachel. Will be much missed, but led a full and very happy life. Cremation service at Masonhill Crematorium on Friday 10th June at 11.15am and refreshments thereafter at Piersland House Hotel, Troon. Family flowers only please.