32 death notices and funeral announcements from The Herald (2024)

The Herald has published 32 death notices in the last 7 days.

Every week, The Herald publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away.

As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.

Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased's death notice page.

Here are the most recent notices placed in The Herald:

Ronald Baird

BAIRD - Ronald Peacefully, at Burnside Care Home, Laurencekirk, on Tuesday 30th July 2024. Ronald, aged 91 years, Chartered Surveyor, previously of Baird and Lumsden, Bridge of Allan.
Read Ronald Baird's full death notice

Morag Bishop

BISHOP - Morag Peacefully, at home on 30th July 2024, after a brave battle, Morag, beloved wife of Nick, loving mum of Callum and Amanda, much loved gran to Ford and Teddy and a wonderful daughter of Alison. Funeral service at Clydebank Crematorium, North Dalnottar on Friday 16th August at 10.
Read Morag Bishop's full death notice

Erica Mackenzie

MACKENZIE - Erica (Glasgow and Isle of Lewis) Peacefully at Bethesda Hospice, Stornoway on 3rd August 2024, Erica Margaret (nee MacSween and thereafter MacEwen), beloved wife of Alan and mother of Effie Jean and David. There will be services at St Columba's Church of Scotland, Stornoway at 11.
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Mona Patricia Callander (née Meldrum)

CALLANDER - Mona Patricia (née Meldrum) Wife of the late Alexander (Sandy) and adored mother of Sheena, Alison and David. Died peacefully at Coldon on 3rd August 2024, aged 93, surrounded by her children.
Read Mona Patricia Callander (née Meldrum) 's full death notice

Grant Angus

ANGUS - Grant Peacefully, at Stirling Bellfield Centre, on 25th July 2024, Angus, beloved husband of the late Joan, loving dad of David and Paul and much loved grandad of Cameron. Funeral Service at Strathblane Church on Wednesday 21st August at 11.
Read Grant Angus's full death notice

Elizabeth Arbuckle

ARBUCKLE Elizabeth Mary Arbuckle nee Dunlop Peacefully at Crosshouse Hospital on 31st July 2024, beloved daughter of Agnes and the late Gibb, much loved wife, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday 13th August 2024 at St Margaret's Parish Church, Dalry at 1.
Read Elizabeth Arbuckle's full death notice

James (Jim) McEwan Gourley

GOURLEY - James (Jim) McEwan Husband of the late Chris Gourley, loving father of Christina and Alan, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. Former Director of J G Kincaid, Greenock, formerly of Greenock and Bridge of Weir.
Read James (Jim) McEwan Gourley's full death notice

Jack Flanagan

FLANAGAN - Jack It is with deep sadness the family announce the death of Jack Flanagan on Wednesday 31st July 2024. Beloved Husband of Kate, loving father to Paul, John, Penny, Julie and Ann, much loved father-in-law, cherished Papa, Great Grand Papa and dear friend to many.
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Edna Ramsay

RAMSAY - Edna Peacefully at 3 Bridges Care Home on 1st August 2024, Edna Joyce Ramsay (nee Arklay) sadly passed away aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jimmy, beloved Mum of Anne, Alasdair and David, loved Mother-in-law of Erik, devoted Gran of Laura and Keith, cherished Great-Gran of Kayleigh, Finlay and Hannah.
Read Edna Ramsay's full death notice

H.M.J. "Hamish" Ritchie

RITCHIE - H.M.
Read H.M.J. "Hamish" Ritchie's full death notice

Maggie Houghton

HOUGHTON - Maggie Peacefully at Stonehouse Hospital, on Tuesday 30th July 2024. Wife of Tony, much loved mum of Gillian and Alison and proud gran of Sofia and Leila.
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Paul Martin Campbell

CAMPBELL - Paul Martin Peacefully, at Marie Curie Hospice, Glasgow on Friday 26th July 2024. Loving son of Connie and brother to Ian and David.
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Kay Joan Brown (nee Sibbald)

BROWN - Kay Joan (nee Sibbald) Peacefully at The Ayrshire Hospice on 27th July 2024, Kay Brown, beloved wife of Graeme, devoted mother of Christopher, Stephanie and Alexander and proud Nonna of Isla, Ben, Maisie and Matilda. Kay will be sadly missed.
Read Kay Joan Brown (nee Sibbald)'s full death notice

Joan Jackson Kirkland (nee Wallace)

KIRKLAND - Joan Jackson (nee Wallace) Peacefully on 27th July 2024 at Newton House Care Home, Newton Mearns, Joan, beloved wife of the late Archibald Neil Kirkland, precious mum of Andrew, William, Neil and Janice, loving mother-in-law to Lynn, Amanda, Fiona and John, sister, cousin and auntie. Dearly loved Gran of Craig, Ross, Gillian and…
Read Joan Jackson Kirkland (nee Wallace)'s full death notice

Andrew Williamson

WILLIAMSON - Andrew 15th August 1953 - 19th June 2024 With great sadness, we announce the death of Andrew Williamson. Beloved son of the late James and Margaret and much loved brother of his late sister Irene.
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James Gardner

GARDNER - James Peacefully, at Baillieston Care Home on 21st July 2024, aged 93 years. Loving Husband of the late Esther, Grandfather to Catriona and Great-Grandfather to Eabha and Sophia.
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Alasdair Gerald Broughton Hopkins

HOPKINS - Alasdair Gerald Broughton Peacefully passed away on Tuesday 9th July 2024 at Marie Curie Hospice, Glasgow, Alasdair, beloved husband of the late Ann Hopkins, much loved brother of Fionna Morrison and dear uncle to Michael and Elizabeth. Funeral service at Cardross Crematorium, Dumbarton on Monday 26th August at 2.
Read Alasdair Gerald Broughton Hopkins's full death notice

Maris Rea

REA - Maris A Service of Remembrance for Maris Rea will be held in Monifieth South Angus Church, 41 High Street, Monifieth on Friday 16th August at…
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David Shenton

SHENTON - David Passed away peacefully in Milngavie Manor Care Home on 14th July 2024, aged 78 years, formerly of Blackpool and Kirkintilloch. Previously of British Steel.
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Dr Alfred Edward Roberts

ROBERTS - Dr Alfred Edward Peacefully at Hermitage Care Home, Helensburgh on 29th July 2024, Alfred, aged 95, beloved husband of Hazel, devoted father of Austin, Allison and Nicholas, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service at Cardross Crematorium on Friday 9th August 2024 at 2.
Read Dr Alfred Edward Roberts's full death notice

Patricia Anderson (nee McNulty)

ANDERSON Patricia (nee McNulty) Peacefully at Royal Infirmary, Glasgow on 27th July 2024. Beloved wife of James, loving mother of David, Stephen and Helen, and proud granny to Matthew, Daisy, Scarlett, Joe, Sid, Ben and Aulay.
Read Patricia Anderson (nee McNulty)'s full death notice

Fiona Mary Harper (né​e Hunter)

HARPER - Fiona Mary (née Hunter) Peacefully at Mugdock House Care Home, Bearsden, on Monday 29th July 2024. Much loved Wife of the late John Harper, proud Mother of Neil and Fiona, dear Mother-in-law to Claire and Alan and much loved Granny of Jenni, Andrew and Kathleen.
Read Fiona Mary Harper (né​e Hunter)'s full death notice

Ann Alston

ALSTON - Ann Peacefully at Ayr Hospital on Wednesday 24th July 2024, Ann (née Brown), aged 70 years. Beloved wife of the late Andrew, much loved mother and grandmother of all the family.
Read Ann Alston's full death notice

Mervyn Gwyn Jones

JONES - Mervyn Gwyn Peacefully in East Kilbride, on 16th July 2024, aged 88. Beloved husband of Margaret, father of Keith and Nicholas, and grandpa to Isobel and Fergus.
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Jean Margaret McAllister

McALLISTER - Jean Margaret Peacefully on 21st July 2024, at Abbotsford Nursing Home, formerly of Netherlee Glasgow. Beloved wife of the late William, much loved mum of Carolyn and Claire and proud gran of Kirsten, Campbell, Zoe and Florence and mother-in-law of Ed.
Read Jean Margaret McAllister's full death notice

Evelyn Gaw

GAW - Evelyn The family are sad to announce that Eve passed away peacefully at home, with close family present, on 27th July 2024, aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Norrie Gaw.
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Robert (Alastair) McIntyre

McINTYRE - Robert (Alastair) Peacefully, at the New Victoria Hospital on Wednesday 24th July 2024. Managing Director of Hercules Piling, Member of Western Gales and Past Captain of Eastwood Golf Club.
Read Robert (Alastair) McIntyre's full death notice

Elizabeth Jean McColl

McCOLL - Elizabeth Jean (Arbroath) Peacefully, in the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary on 29th July, 2024. A service will take place in Tollcross Cemetery, Glasgow, on Thursday 8th August at 11.
Read Elizabeth Jean McColl's full death notice

Douglas Andrew Leishman

LEISHMAN - Douglas Andrew Peacefully at The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow on Wednesday 24th July 2024, aged 85 years. Beloved brother of Jim, Richard and Kenneth, much loved uncle of Audrey, Catherine and David and great-uncle of Suzanna, Callum, Catrina and Cameron.
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Peter Kershaw

KERSHAW - Peter Peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on 26th July 2024, following a long and fulfilled life. Beloved husband to his departed wife Irene, a wonderful father to Kathryn and the late Mark, loving brother to his sister Anne and a dear friend to many.
Read Peter Kershaw's full death notice

Alexander Dewar Horne

HORNE - Alexander Dewar Suddenly at home on 26th July 2024. Beloved husband of Anne, loving father of Mary-Ann, Angus and John, brother to Judy and much loved grandad to Heather, Lindsey, Lyle, Jemina and Guy.
Read Alexander Dewar Horne's full death notice

James (Jim) Paterson

PATERSON - James (Jim) Peacefully, at Wishaw General Hospital after a short illness on Sunday 28th July 2024. Dear husband of Janette, loving father of Claire and Alan and grandfather to Michael, Matthew, Thora and Oliver.
Read James (Jim) Paterson's full death notice

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32 death notices and funeral announcements from The Herald (2024)

FAQs

What are the differences between death notices and obituaries? ›

An obituary is more personal and is a form of a tribute to the deceased. Unlike a death notice that has general information like the name and date of death, obituaries have a personal touch and are usually referred to as a small biography.

What is a death notice in the newspaper called? ›

An obituary (obit for short) is an article about a recently deceased person. Newspapers often publish obituaries as news articles.

How do I find a death notice in PA? ›

​County Courthouses in ​​Pennsylvania

Courthouses are important places to look for birth, marriage and death records. These are usually found in the Register of Wills office in each county.

Do you have to put a death notice in local paper? ›

No, obituaries are not legally required, but many choose to include them in their End-of-Life Plan as a part of their estate plan.

What two different types of announcements concerning a death are usually published by a newspaper? ›

While an obituary will usually offer more in depth biographical information about the deceased, a death notice will announce more general information including the name of the deceased, funeral or memorial service information, some biographical details, and often a charity where donations can be made in the deceased's ...

Is it disrespectful not to have an obituary? ›

Deciding not to publish an obituary is #perfectlynormal in grief. If publishing an obituary in the paper or online feels (or felt) wrong to you - perhaps drawing unwanted attention or sharing on a level beyond what's comfortable - that's OK. There is no one right way to honor someone you love.

How much does it cost to put an obituary in a local paper? ›

An average obituary can easily be $200.00-500.00. Costs vary by publication. Newspapers charge by the line and can average $450 for a complete obituary. The average obituary cost begins at $200.00 and increases due to the amount of content, including a photograph and the length of the obituary.

When someone dies, do you have to put a notice in the paper? ›

Obituaries and death notices are not required—but notices to creditors may be. You are under no legal obligation to take out a death notice or obituary.

How do I look up the death of someone? ›

  1. Start an Online Search. Arguably the best way to find out whether or not someone you know has passed is to begin an online search. ...
  2. Check Social Media. ...
  3. Use Word of Mouth. ...
  4. Read The Paper or Watch The Local News. ...
  5. Go To An Archive Facility. ...
  6. Review Government Records.

Are PA death records public? ›

DVR maintains birth and death records registered in Pennsylvania from 1906 to the present. Legislation allows public access to birth and death records after a fixed amount of time has passed. Self-search of records housed at the Division of Vital Records (DVR) is not permitted. DVR staff must conduct all searches.

What is the meaning of death notices? ›

A death notice is a brief, factual statement that announces someone's death to the public. An obituary also includes facts surrounding a person's death, but also includes biographical information, stories, and anecdotes to help honor that person's memory.

What are two types of obituaries? ›

There are two types of obituary advertisem*nts: Death notices and memorial advertisem*nts. The cost is commonly included in funeral packages but can also be paid for personally. Additionally, some funeral providers, like Eirene, offer complimentary online memorials on their website.

Why would someone not want an obituary? ›

While there are many benefits to writing an obituary, there are also reasons why a family might not want to. Some may feel that it is too personal or private to share with the public, while others may not have the financial means to pay for its publication.

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