The Herald has published 31 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:
Patricia Mary Kelly (née Coyle)
Peacefully, at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on Monday 18th November, 2024 surrounded by family, love and gratitude.Patricia was predeceased by her loving husband of 37 years, James Kelly.
Read Patricia Mary Kelly (née Coyle)'s full death notice
Duncan Lamont Mackay
At Crosshouse Hospital on Sunday 17th November, our dearest Duncan, husband, father, father-in-law, uncle, brother-in-law, darling papa and friend to many.He was the best of men and much loved.
Read Duncan Lamont Mackay's full death notice
Bill McColm
Peacefully in Queen’s Care Home, Prestwick, Bill McColm, aged 88, much loved Husband and best friend of Judith. Beloved Dad of Elaine and Brian and much loved Step-Dad, Grandad and Great-Grandad of the family.
Read Bill McColm's full death notice
Jennifer Katherine (nee Flockhart) Burns
Peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on 18th November 2024, after a brief illness, Jennifer, beloved wife of the late Bernard and much loved and dear friend of many.Funeral service at the Linn Crematorium, Glasgow on Thursday 5th December at 12 noon, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited.
Read Jennifer Katherine (nee Flockhart) Burns's full death notice
James Paterson
(East Saltoun, formerly of Glasgow and Argyll)Jim, passed very peacefully at home on Friday, 15th November 2024. Much loved and respected, he will be missed by his friends and by his children Judith, Jennifer, Kirsten and David, daughter-in-law Radhika, sons-in-law Oliver and Niall and grandchildren Arran, Bodhi, Dónal and Ruairidh.
Read James Paterson's full death notice
William Jamieson
Suddenly but peacefully, at home, on Sunday 24th November 2024, Bill, beloved Husband of Margaret. Loving father of Karen and David and father-in-law of Scott and Lynsey.
Read William Jamieson's full death notice
Isabel Margaret Macmillan (née Black)
Peacefully, in hospital in Haddington, on Wednesday 20th November 2024, Isabel, beloved wife of the late Alister, much loved mother of Fiona, Colin and Catriona, loving Grannie to Aliazia, Grant and Julia, mother-in-law to Margaret and John, and friend to so many. All family and friends are respectfully invited to join a service of committal at…
Read Isabel Margaret Macmillan (née Black)'s full death notice
Emma Wilson
Peacefully after a sudden short illness, Elma Brownlee Wilson (nee Kirker). Beloved wife of the late James Fyfe Wilson.
Read Emma Wilson's full death notice
Jeffrey Mercer Hutton
Jeff slipped away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday 23rd November 2024. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Pat, adored Dad of Richard, Caroline, Andrew and John, loving Father-in-law of Gillian, David, Wendy and Debbie, and proud and devoted Grandad to his seven precious grandchildren Matthew, Iain, Rebecca, Marni,…
Read Jeffrey Mercer Hutton's full death notice
Cowan (Robert MacKenzie Cowan) REID
Peacefully at home (Charlestown, Fife) with partner Fay at his side, on Saturday 23rd November 2024, aged 88 years. Father of Jackie, Alasdair and Alison.
Read Cowan (Robert MacKenzie Cowan) REID's full death notice
Thomas Steele Bryson
Peacefully at University Hospital Crosshouse on Tuesday 19th November 2024, Tom, cherished husband of Christine, much loved father of Jane and David, proud and devoted grandpa of Owen, Adam, Harris and Ruairidh. Service of Thanksgiving at Alloway Parish Church on Friday 6th December 2024 at 12 noon, to which family and friends are most welcome.
Read Thomas Steele Bryson's full death notice
Sybille F. McMillan
10/12/1932 - 15/11/2024 It is with the heaviest of hearts we share the news of the passing of Sybille F. McMillan, (nee Kidd).
Read Sybille F. McMillan's full death notice
Ralph Saunders
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Ralph Saunders. Peacefully, and surrounded by his children, Ralph died on Saturday 16th Nov 2024, in his 77th year.
Read Ralph Saunders's full death notice
Robert Francis Fyfe
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Robert Francis Fyfe on Monday, 11th November 2024. Beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend, Robert touched many lives through his long career in Social Work, and also as an Appropriate Adult, Civil Ceremony Officer, PS Waverley volunteer, Schools Mock Court Tutor, JP, and his…
Read Robert Francis Fyfe's full death notice
Jim Donaldson
Passed away peacefully at Hairmyres Hospital on Wednesday 13th November 2024, aged 96. Dearly beloved husband of Eileen and loving father of Valerie, Raymond and Paul and loved father-in-law to Sandra.
Read Jim Donaldson's full death notice
THOMPSON Euphemia
With great sadness, the family announces the passing of Euphemia ( Fay). After a struggle with illness over the last two and a half years Euphemia passed peacefully on Thursday 21st November.
Read THOMPSON Euphemia's full death notice
Anne Purvis
(formerly of Clachan, Tarbert, Argyll)Anne Purvis, beloved wife of the late Ian, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Drumdarroch Care Home, Insch, Aberdeenshire, on Sunday, 17th November, 2024, in her 96th year. Sadly missed by her children, Alan, Lindsay, Lorna and Hilly.
Read Anne Purvis's full death notice
Heather St Clair Gordon
Passed away peacefully at Antonine House Care Home on Friday 1st November 2024. She will be sadly missed by all.
Read Heather St Clair Gordon's full death notice
Sheila M. Simpson nee Speirs
On 31st October 2024 at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Sheila, beloved wife of the late Ian Simpson, much loved mother of Marjory, mother-in-law of David and grandmother of Daniel.
Read Sheila M. Simpson nee Speirs's full death notice
James (Jim) MacKenzie
Passed away at home, on Friday, 15th November, 2024. Jim, beloved husband of Jessie (nee Carswell), loving dad of Jim and Kirsty and much loved grandpa of James, Matthew and Anna.
Read James (Jim) MacKenzie's full death notice
Jean Miller Wylie
(Kelso, formerly of Wester Highgate Farm)Suddenly, at home on Wednesday 13th November 2024, aged 82 years. Jean, former teacher at Kelso High School.
Read Jean Miller Wylie's full death notice
GRAHAM Helen Isabel
Died peacefully at home on 12th November 2024. Helen was sister to the late Neil, Mary and Alexander (Alastair);
Read GRAHAM Helen Isabel's full death notice
DORWARD - Betty (née Shand)
Passed away peacefully at home on 19th November, 2024, aged 90. Loving wife of the late Eric Dorward, devoted mother of Ann, Audrey and the late Neil, proud Grandma of Neil, Jane, Jenny and Angus.
Read DORWARD - Betty (née Shand)'s full death notice
Elizabeth Spence
Peacefully on 17th November 2024 in the loving care of Airlie House, Elizabeth Lochhead (nee Cunningham), much loved wife of the late William, Knight in the order of Orange Nassau. Wonderful mother to Andrew and Eleanor, proud grandma of Megan and Ruari, Fiona and the late Alistair and great-grandma of Lyla and Oliver.
Read Elizabeth Spence's full death notice
KNIGHT Elizabeth (Liz) Ann (née Liddell)
With great sadness the family announce the passing of our dear Liz. After a long struggle with illness over many years Liz was taken from us on Tuesday 19th November at Monklands University Hospital.
Read KNIGHT Elizabeth (Liz) Ann (née Liddell)'s full death notice
James Morton Welsh
4/12/1946 – 17/11/2024Sadly passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. A much loved partner of Anne, brother to Wallace, Uncle and Great-Uncle.
Read James Morton Welsh's full death notice
Alexander (Sandy) Deans
Peacefully at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley on Wednesday 13th November 2024. Beloved husband of Sheila, loving father of Andrew and Suzanne, much loved papa and great-grandpa.
Read Alexander (Sandy) Deans's full death notice
Avril Strong nee McIntosh
Peacefully at Hairmyres Hospital, East Kilbride on Wednesday 30th October 2024. Avril, a brave, strong and independent lady, beloved wife of the late Jim, much loved mother of Kenneth and Joanna and devoted grandmother to Ewan and Ross.
Read Avril Strong nee McIntosh's full death notice
Jamie Osborne
It is with great sadness the family announce the sudden passing of Jamie on 10th November 2024, beloved husband of Laura, adored daddy of Olivia and Jamie, loving son of Margery and much loved brother of Sarah. A Service of Remembrance will be held at Helensburgh Parish Church on Thursday 28th November at 11.
Read Jamie Osborne's full death notice
John Michael (Mike) Watt
1941 - 2024Mike Watt, of Linlithgow (previously Torrance), died peacefully at St John's Hospital, Livingston, on 7th November 2024. Mike was a very much-loved Husband, Dad, Papa and Brother.
Read John Michael (Mike) Watt's full death notice
John Carmichael Kirkpatrick Young
On Thursday, 14th November 2024, Jack, previously of Glendoune, By Girvan and latterly of Perthshire. Much loved husband of Elizabeth.
Read John Carmichael Kirkpatrick Young's full death notice
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