Family Notices

Suddenly at home on 10th April 2022, Duncan Torbet aged 85 years. Much loved Husband of Anne, a dear Dad of Morag and Elizabeth and a loving Papa to Harvey and Jack. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Duncan’s funeral service on Wednesday 20th April 2022 at Masonhill Crematorium at 2.00pm.

(Jimmy) Peacefully at Ayr Hospital on 3rd April 2022, James Goddard aged 87 years. Much loved Husband of the late Meriel, loving Dad to Anita, Boo, Caroline and Diane and a loving Grandad of his family. Family and friends are respectfully invited to Jimmy’s funeral service that will take place on Tuesday 12th April 2022 at Stair Parish Church at 1.30pm thereafter arriving at Stair Cemetery at 2.00pm.

Wallace Stewart Allan passed away suddenly on 28th March aged 98. Beloved husband of Marion and father of Grant, Lesley and David. Grandfather of Ian, Neil, John and Imogen. Great grandfather of Angus. Wallace will be sadly missed by all his family and friends who are invited to celebrate his life on Thursday 14th April at Saint Columba Church, Ayr at 2.30pm and Masonhill Crematorium at 3.30pm.

Peacefully at Ayr Hospital on 28th March 2022, William Cunningham Cook aged 71 years of The Lodge Potterston Farm Dalrymple (formerly of Yonderton Farm, Dalrymple). Husband of the late Jane Cook and Son of Hugh and the late Anne Cook. Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral on Friday 8th April at Hurlford Church, Crookedholm at 1.00pm following on to Riccarton Cemetery for 2.00pm.

(Bertie) Suddenly but peacefully at home on Sunday 27th March 2022. Brother of Donald and Isabel and Uncle and Great Uncle of the family. Funeral Service will take place on Friday 1st April 2022 at Masonhill Crematorium at 9.45am

Peacefully at the Biggart Hospital on 24th March 2022, Evelyn Limond aged 91 years. Beloved Wife of the late James (Jim), dearly loved Mum to Iain, Alyn, Maureen and the late David. Evelyn was also a devoted Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. The Funeral Service will take place at Masonhill Crematorium on Monday 11th April 2022 at 11.15am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Ukraine Crisis Appeal.

In memory of Ellen. The family would like to thank the Doctors and nurses at Ayr Hospital yellow zone, Rainbow and Hazelhead Home Care, managers at Grangemuir Court alert service, the doctors at Station Road Medical Practice for their love and care. Thanks also to the Reverend Kenneth Elliott for spiritual comfort and to Brian Armour and the staff at Armours Funeral Service for funeral arrangements.

(Nee Fotheringham) Peacefully with her family, at University Hospital Ayr on 9 March 2022. She will be sadly missed by her family, her friends, her dogs and horses. Family and friends are respectfully invited to the funeral service on Thursday 17th March 2022, at Masonhill Crematorium at 12 noon. Those attending are asked to wear a pop of purple in memory of Margaret. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers to the support the animals in Ukraine at this sad time.

Peacefully on the 8th March 2022, Esther Brooks aged 95 years. Much loved wife of the late Albert Brooks, a loving mum of Sandra, a dear gran of Sharon and Tracey and great-gran of Lewis, Heather and Sam. Funeral Service will take place on Friday 18th March 2022 at Masonhill Crematorium at 2.00pm.