Family Notices

William Stewart Porter Doodson died peacefully on 7 July 2021 aged 86 after a short illness. Beloved husband of the late Jean Lochore Doodson (nee Westbury), loving dad to Karen (Turner), Helen and Gordon and Pampa to Heather and Alison. A private service will be held at Portland Church on 21 July. The cortège will arrive at 2pm if you wish to pay your final respects.

It is with great sadness that the family of Hugh Hay of Coylton announce his passing on Friday 2nd July 2021 at Ayr Hospital. Hugh will be greatly missed by all his family & friends around the world. The family would like to thank the doctors & staff at Ayr Hospital and Armours Funeral Service, Ayr. Hugh’s Funeral Service will be held at Coylton Cemetery on Thursday 15th July 2021 at 1.30pm. Please be mindful of social distancing.

Peacefully on 27th June 2021, Mary Ann Ferguson aged 73 years. Much loved wife of Henry, a dear mum of Colin and Stuart and loved grandmother of James, Shaun and Megan

Suddenly at home on 22nd June 2021, Tom Lee aged 80 years. Much loved husband of Anne, loving Dad, Granpa and Uncle. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. To Be Born A Gentleman Is A Privilege. To Die A Gentleman Is An Achievement.

Suddenly at home on Friday 18th June, Robert Campbell aged 63 years. Much loved husband of Nan, loving father to Harry, loved father-in-law of Louise and devoted papa to Sydni, Andi and Lottie. Funeral Service to be held at Masonhill Crematorium on Friday 9th July 2021 at 10.30am. Invited guests only. those wishing to pay their last respects please be mindful of coronavirus guidelines. No flowers please, if desired donations to the British Heart Foundation Scotland.

At Crosshouse Hospital on 14th June 2021, Hugh Green Goodwin. A much loved Brother of Margaret, Agnes and Ina and a loving Uncle and Great Uncle.

Peacefully in the comforting care of the Redford Nursing Home on the 6th June 2021, Nora Gillies aged 98 years. Much loved wife of the late Jimmy Gillies, loving mother of Jim, mother in law of Maureen, nana of Steven and Scott and great-gran of Jamie. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday 17th June at Masonhill Crematorium at 12noon.

Lynn, Coia and Mason would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy on the devastating loss of Ian (Scooter). Grateful thanks to all of the dedicated staff at the oncology ward at Ross Hall Hospital, Glasgow GP’s, district nurses and Ayrshire Hospice nurses for their care, support and kindness. Brian Armour and staff for their excellent care and professionalism throughout and to the helpful staff at the Horizon Hotel, Ayr. Lastly a special thanks to all who stood outside our home to pay their respects and to all who came to the crematorium. Donations were gathered for Cancer Research UK in Ian’s memory.

Peacefully at Ayr Hospital on 29th May 2021, Doreen Stewart aged 87 years. Much loved wife of the late Jack Stewart, loving mum of Nigel and Christopher, mother-in-law of Sheelagh and Heather, gran of Sophie, Rory and Sean and great gran of Connor and Gregor.