The Herald has published 35 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:
MACNICOL Gordon Murray
MACNICOL - Gordon, aged 69, passed away after a sudden and short illness at The Royal Preston Hospital on Sunday 11th August 2024. Beloved husband of Diane, and loved Eldest Brother, Uncle, Great Uncle and Friend.
Read MACNICOL Gordon Murray's full death notice
James "Jim" Alexander Hair
HAIR - James "Jim" Alexander Loving husband of Ann. Much loved Dad of Karen and Robbie.
Read James "Jim" Alexander Hair's full death notice
Lorraine Whitesmith
WHITESMITH - Lorraine (née Carmichael) Sadly passed away 11th August 2024, aged 80 years at Royal Infirmary Glasgow. Beloved wife of Robert.
Read Lorraine Whitesmith's full death notice
Sister Theresa O Reilly
O REILLY - Sister Theresa Theresa O Reilly in religion Mother Raymond died peacefully on Saturday 10th August 2024 at 3am in the morning, now in the hands of the lord. The funeral takes place in Canning Town on Monday 19th August and the family's prayers are with her.
Read Sister Theresa O Reilly 's full death notice
Robert Affleck Chrystie
CHRYSTIE - Robert Affleck "Bert" Peacefully surrounded by family on 11th August. Much loved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.
Read Robert Affleck Chrystie's full death notice
John Alexander Forgie
FORGIE - John Alexander Of Bearsden, Glasgow, passed away peacefully at the Beatson Hospital on Friday 9th August 2024. John, loving husband of Linda, adored stepfather of Jenny, son to the late John and Marjorie, dear brother of Peter and Anne and much loved uncle of Graham, Allie, Laura, Andrew and Karen.
Read John Alexander Forgie's full death notice
Elaine Margaret Orchard (nee Bennet)
ORCHARD Elaine Margaret (nee Bennet) After a brave battle with illness, Elaine passed away on 1st August. Cherished daughter of Sandra and the late Andrew, sister to Lorna, wife to Gary, beloved mum to Claire, Heather and Kirsty and nanny to the boys.
Read Elaine Margaret Orchard (nee Bennet)'s full death notice
Ronald Lander OBE
LANDER - Ronald OBE After a short illness, Ron passed away peacefully, aged 82, on 6th August 2024. Beloved husband of Liz, father of Nick and the late Jonathan, grandfather of Matthew, Lauren, Lily, Alex and Madeleine and brother of Rosalind, Ann, Katy, Suzanne and the late David.
Read Ronald Lander OBE's full death notice
Cornelius, known as ‘Con’ Watson
WATSON Cornelius, known as 'Con' Sadly passed away 3rd August 2024, aged 80 years. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him;
Read Cornelius, known as ‘Con’ Watson's full death notice
Margaret Small (nee Richard)
SMALL - Dr Margaret (nee Richard) Edinburgh Peacefully at home on 7th August 2024, loving wife of the late Christopher. Mother of daughters Anna, Jane and Maria.
Read Margaret Small (nee Richard)'s full death notice
Alastair Ian Grant
GRANT - Alastair Ian Passed away at home, aged 94, on 2nd August 2024. At his request, there will be no funeral.
Read Alastair Ian Grant's full death notice
Dr Allan Russell Young
YOUNG - Dr Allan Russell Peacefully, on 28th July 2024 Beloved husband of Helen and father to Brian, Lorna and Derek. Funeral to be held at South Lanarkshire Crematorium, Monday 19th August at 1pm.
Read Dr Allan Russell Young 's full death notice
Evelyn Hastings
HASTINGS - Evelyn Miss Evelyn Hastings OBE RGN, passed away suddenly on 3rd August 2024 at home, Maxwell Park, Dalbeattie. Evelyn was the former Chief Area Nursing Officer at Lanarkshire Health Board.
Read Evelyn Hastings's full death notice
Alistair McCrae
McCRAE - Alistair Suddenly at home on 3rd August 2024. Alistair, loving partner of Mary, son to the late John and Alice and brother to Stewart will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.
Read Alistair McCrae's full death notice
Archie McIntosh
McINTOSH - Archie Archibald Dunbar McIntosh RSW RGI, Artist and Educator. Peacefully at the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, aged 88 on 4th August 2024.
Read Archie McIntosh's full death notice
Jean Isobel Shaw Kyd (nee Reid)
KYD Jean Isobel Shaw (nee Reid) Peacefully, at Mearns View, Newton Mearns on Monday 5th August 2024. Beloved wife of the late Denis Kyd, and adored Mum of Fiona and Lorna.
Read Jean Isobel Shaw Kyd (nee Reid)'s full death notice
Professor Ronald John Roberts
ROBERTS - Professor Ronald John Passed away peacefully at home in Bridge of Allan, aged 83, on Saturday 3rd August 2024. Beloved husband of Helen, father to Gavin and Calum, grandfather to Rory, Sienna, Emily, Connor and brother to Ian.
Read Professor Ronald John Roberts's full death notice
Jane Elizabeth Anderson
ANDERSON - Jane Elizabeth Of Havelock Street, Glasgow, passed away peacefully at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on Sunday, 2nd August 2024, in the loving presence of her daughter Bridget and son Maitland. The funeral will be held at 2.
Read Jane Elizabeth Anderson 's full death notice
James Murray Allingham McCardel
McCARDEL - James Murray Allingham "Jim" Sadly passed away at home in Prestwick on 8th August 2024 after a brief battle with cancer, he passed peacefully with his wife Jayne and children Catherine and David by his side. Missed and loved by all.
Read James Murray Allingham McCardel's full death notice
David James Edwards
EDWARDS - David James (Haddington) Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died peacefully at home, 2nd August, 2024. Survived by his beloved wife Joyce, his two children Joanne and Gareth, their partners Benoit and Victoria and his grandsons Ian and Morgan, of whom he was immeasurably proud.
Read David James Edwards's full death notice
Margaret (nee Dixon) Queenan
QUEENAN - Margaret (nee Dixon) Peacefully, at home on Thursday 8th August 2024, Margaret, beloved wife of the late John, dear mum of Maureen, Paul, Bernard and Kevin, and loving grandmother of her eight grandchildren. Fortified by rites of Holy Church, R.
Read Margaret (nee Dixon) Queenan's full death notice
Alan Ballantyne Edgar
EDGAR - Alan Ballantyne Peacefully, at home, on Saturday 3rd August 2024, Alan, loving and beloved husband of Jean; loving and much-loved dad of Ian, Helen, Keith and Alison, and caring father-in-law, grandpa and great-grandpa.
Read Alan Ballantyne Edgar's full death notice
Alistair McCrae
McCRAE - Alistair Suddenly at home on 3rd August 2024. Alistair, loving partner of Mary, son to the late John and Alice and brother to Stewart will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.
Read Alistair McCrae's full death notice
Irene McNab
McNAB - Irene Peacefully, at Forth Valley Hospital, on 4th August 2024, Irene Anne McNab (nee Penman), beloved wife of the late Bobby, much loved mother of Helen and Morag and mother-in-law to Kenny and Gordon. Devoted and greatly loved Granny of Andrew and Stuart.
Read Irene McNab's full death notice
Carol Louise Nicolson
NICOLSON - Carol Louise Passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side at Mullenhead, previously Meikle Camoquhill. Balfron.
Read Carol Louise Nicolson's full death notice
Irene Ella Noble
NOBLE - Irene Ella Our dear Mum, Irene Ella Noble, nee Wilson, passed away peacefully at her home, Rosewood, Girvan on Monday 29th July 2024, aged 94 & 7/12's. Loving daughter of Tom and Annie Wilson, dearly loved and loving wife for 70 years of the late Peter Noble.
Read Irene Ella Noble's full death notice
Sandra Wilson
WILSON - Sandra Passed away at home on Saturday 3rd August 2024, Sandra Wilson, 40 Laggan Road, Inverness, aged 75 years. Formerly of Kirkcaldy.
Read Sandra Wilson's full death notice
James Risk
RISK - James Peacefully at home on 4th August, 2024, in his 80th year. At his request there will be no funeral.
Read James Risk's full death notice
Daniel Godfrey
GODFREY - Daniel "Danny" Peacefully at Birdston Care Home on 3rd August 2024, aged 92. Much loved husband, partner, father, uncle, grandfather and friend.
Read Daniel Godfrey's full death notice
Rosaleen Lynch (nee Reynolds)
LYNCH - Rosaleen (nee Reynolds) Passed peacefully, on her 88th birthday on Thursday 24th July 2024. Beloved wife of the late William Lynch, loving mother to Margaret, Mary Frances, William, Patrick and Rosaleen, and grandmother to Maeve, Steven, Katie, Jennifer, Nicola and Emma.
Read Rosaleen Lynch (nee Reynolds)'s full death notice
Jennifer “Jen” Blackwood
BLACKWOOD - Jennifer "Jen" A force of nature. Will be missed by many.
Read Jennifer “Jen” Blackwood's full death notice
Gerard Lennon
LENNON - Gerard Suddenly at home on Wednesday 19th June 2024, aged 68 years. Beloved Brother to Frank, Joe, Anne Marie (twin) and Bernardine.
Read Gerard Lennon 's full death notice
Ross William Munro Slater
SLATER - Ross William Munro Suddenly on Monday 5th August 2024 passed away aged 58 years. Dearly loved partner of Jackie, devoted Stepdad to Annie, Bob, Zakari, and Noah, and beloved brother of Janice.
Read Ross William Munro Slater's full death notice
Andrew (Drew) Wilson
WILSON - Andrew (Drew) Peacefully at Ayr Hospital on Wednesday 31st July 2024, Andrew Wilson (Drew), much loved husband of Eleanor (Howat), loving dad and papa to all the family. Funeral Service at 1.
Read Andrew (Drew) Wilson's full death notice
Dr Ian Malcolm Ingram
INGRAM - Dr Ian Malcolm Peacefully, aged 95, on 31st July 2024. Beloved husband of the late Christine for 69 years.
Read Dr Ian Malcolm Ingram's full death notice
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