Family Notices

Peacefully at University Hospital Ayr on Wednesday 29th May 2024 after a short illness, Jim, Aged 88 years. Formerly of Low Milton Farm, Maybole and more recently Alloway. Beloved Husband of the late Elizabeth (Liz), much loved Dad of Jim, Muir, Fiona and Iain and adored Papa to Ava, Maxwell and Alexandra. Funeral Service on Monday 17th June 2024 at Alloway Parish Church at 2.30pm to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please.

Peacefully at Berelands House Care Home on Wednesday 15th May, Ian aged 81 years. Much loved Brother to Elaine George and the late Cecilia Simms and Uncle to Jonathan, Michael, Douglas, Jennifer and Suzanne. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday 29th May 2024 at Masonhill Crematorium, Ayr at 2.45pm to which all family and friends are respectfully invited.

At Crosshouse Hospital on 2nd May 2024, Dr James Smith aged 91 years. A much loved husband and father. Family and friends are respectfully invited to the Funeral Service which will take place on Tuesday 4th June 2024 at Masonhill Crematorium at 12 noon, followed by refreshments at the South Beach Hotel, Troon

Sandra died peacefully at Ayr Hospital on Sunday 12th May 2024. Sandra is survived by her beloved partner, Douglas. She was a loving and thoughtful sister and aunt and a dear friend to many. Sandra was former Divisional Commander at R Division, attained and retired from the rank of Assistant Chief Constable Strathclyde Police. She held a Master of Philosophy degree from the University of Strathclyde and was awarded the Order of the British Empire for her Public Service. The funeral, a celebration of Sandra’s life, will take place on Tuesday 4th June 2024 at Alloway Parish Church at 12.30pm, followed by a committal at Ayr Cemetery at 1.30pm to which all family, friends and colleagues are respectfully invited. Special thanks are extended to Dr Pauline Phin and the Cathcart Street Practice and Dr Anur Guhan and his team at Station 8 at Ayr Hospital for their care and kindness, Reverend Neil McNaught for his support and Armours Funeral Service

The family of William (Bill) Munro announces his passing peacefully at the Biggart Hospital on the 11th May 2024 aged 80 years. Originally from Dunure and thereafter residing in Alloway with his late wife Avril, he leaves behind his sister Sandra, her husband Alex, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Additionally, brother-in-law Gordon, his wife Hazel, nieces, and great-nephews. Without naming individuals, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all his friends for their kindness and support through some very difficult times, with a special mention to his friends from his various clubs and groups, including Ayr Rugby Club, Tam O Shanter Golf Club, Golf Holidays, Walking Club, Shopping Club, Gazebo Club (during COVID), Chestnuts Hotel, and friends and former colleagues from his thirty-plus years in the water industry. Furthermore, we extend our thanks to all staff and volunteers at Ayrshire Cancer Support, MacMillan Cancer Support, The Beatson, Crosshouse, Ayr, and MacMillan Ward Biggart hospitals. A private funeral has been arranged at Bill’s request.

Muriel Darragh MCCALLUM  (nee Heap) Passed suddenly, but peacefully, at University Hospital Ayr with her family by her side on Friday 26th April 2024. Beloved wife of the late Andrew. Dearly loved mother to John, Colin & Chris. Loving Sister, Sister-in-law, Mother-in-law, proud Nana and great Nana. The funeral service will take place at Masonhill Crematorium, Ayr, KA6 6EN on Tuesday 28th May 2024 at 12 noon to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only.

Peacefully on the 2nd May 2024 at the Biggart Hospital surrounded by his family. Derek McCulloch, aged 79 years of Maybole. Much loved Husband of the late Ellen, loving Dad of Derek, Scott, Colin and Lynne and devoted Grampa and Great-Grampa. Funeral service to be held on Thursday 16th May 2024 at Maybole Parish Church within the Carrick Centre at 10:15am thereafter Maybole Cemetery at 11am to which all family and friends are respectfully invited.

Peacefully on 21st April 2024, at Crosshouse Hospital with his family by his side, Ian passed away aged 77 years. Darling husband of Elaine, much loved dad of Susan and Pauline, dear father-in-law of Donald and Chris. Cherished by his grandchildren Rory, Jack, Hannah, Eva and Aidan. Family, friends and colleagues are respectfully invited to the Funeral Service at Masonhill Crematorium, Ayr on Thursday, 9th May at 2.45pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Ian to Leukaemia UK after the service.

Jack, aged 69 years, passed away peacefully on 22 April 2024 at Templeton House Care Home, Ayr after a long illness. Son of the late Leslie and Elizabeth Parr, much loved Brother of Lesley and the late Shirley, Brother-in-law of Les, and Uncle of Chris, Colin and Calum. Funeral Service at Masonhill Crematorium at 2.45pm on 10 May 2024. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Alloway Parish Church.

With the saddest of hearts we share the funeral arrangements of James Lee (Jimmy). A much loved partner, dad, papa, brother, uncle and friend. Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday 24th April at 10:30am at Holmsford Bridge Crematorium, Dreghorn Family flowers only.