FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS COWAN William Gray

(Ayton)

Peacefully, on November 26, 2022, aged 87. Dearly loved husband of Jane, father of Malcolm, Robert and Samantha, father-in-law to Frances, Catherine and Ian, grandpa to Hannah, Jemima, William and Daniel. Funeral service at Borders Crematorium, on Thursday, December 22, at 11 am. Family flowers only, please.

CUMMINGS Myra (Weir)

(Ravelston)

Peacefully, at home on December 10, 2022, Myra, beloved wife of the late Richard Cummings OBE, much loved mum of Gus, Alasdair and Samantha, and a dear Granmyre to her seven grandchildren. Service at Mortonhall Crematorium, Pentland Chapel, on Thursday, December 22, at 10.30 am, to which all are welcome.

EARLS Dr John Crawford (Jack)

(Perth)

Died peacefully, at Catmoor House, Perth, on Sunday, December 11, 2022, aged 91. He was much loved and will be sorely missed by wife Con, children, grandchildren, great-grandson, family and friends.

GOODWIN Elizabeth Lindsay

(Edinburgh)

Peacefully, at the Western General Hospital, on December 8, 2022, Elizabeth, much loved mother to David and Linsey and mother-in-law to Izzy and Iain and a doting grandmother to Louise and Rebecca and her greatgrandchildren Liam, Emeliah, Ella and Dehryn. Funeral service at Mortonhall Crematorium, Pentland Chapel, on Wednesday, December 21, at 2.30 pm, to which all are warmly invited. Family flowers only, please.

GRIEVE Robert (Bobbie)

(Edinburgh)

Peacefully, at home, on December 8, 2022. Bobbie, beloved husband of the late Suzanne. Service will be held at Cranstoun Church, Pathhead, on Wednesday, December 21, at 1.30 pm, followed by interment at Fala Cemetery, at 2.15 pm, to which all are welcome. No flowers please. Donations to Edinburgh Cat and Dog Home.

KEITH Caroline

(North Kessock)

Peacefully, at home on December 9, 2022, after a courageous battle, Caroline Grace Keith, aged 64 years, North Kessock. Beloved daughter of the late William and Isobel Keith, Edinburgh, a much loved sister, aunt and Godmother. Funeral service on Wednesday, December 21, at 11 am, in the Funeral Home of John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. All welcome to attend. Private interment to follow in Edinburgh. Family flowers only, please. Donations in memory of Caroline for Marie Curie may be given at the service. Car parking available at the Funeral Home. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/liveservices

LAING George William Alexander

(East Linton)

Peacefully, at home on November 25, 2022. George, husband of the late Anne, father of Jenefer and Susan, brother of Margaret and the late Marion, grandfather of James and friend to many. Service at Prestonkirk Church, East Linton, on Thursday, December 22, at 10.30 am, to which all friends are invited. Family flowers only, please.

MCLEAN Duncan

(Dalkeith, Midlothian) Peacefully, surrounded by family on November 30, 2022, at Midlothian Community Hospital, a dearly loved husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and friend to many. A Thanksgiving service will be held at Dalkeith Baptist Church, North Wynd, Dalkeith, on Tuesday, December 20, at

10.30 am and thereafter at Mortonhall Crematorium, Main Chapel, at

12 noon. Family flowers only please, but donations may be made to Alzheimer Scotland and Wateraid UK.

MCNAUGHT Claire Margaret

(Edinburgh / Kincardine) Suddenly, at her home in Kincardine, on November 28, 2022, Claire, beloved daughter of Ian and Pauline, much loved sister to Alan and Peter, cherished by her extended family and many friends. There will be a service at Mortonhall Crematorium, Main Chapel, on Tuesday, December 20, at 3 pm, to which all family and friends are invited. Family flowers only but donations may be given to Asthma & Lung UK.

ANNOUNCEMENTS WATSON Janie

(Edinburgh)

Peacefully, on December 3, 2022, at home, Janie, beloved wife of Kenneth and much loved mother of Sarah, passed after a short battle with cancer. Service at Warriston Crematorium, Lorimer Chapel, on December 23, at 12 noon, to which all friends and family are invited. Family flowers only please, but donations may be sent to St Columba’s Hospice Care.

WEIR Ian Symington

(Helensburgh)

Passed away after a long illness on December 9, 2022, aged 87. Late of Sri Lanka, South Africa, Belgium, Nigeria, France and the UK. Beloved husband of Alison, much loved father of Erica, Lois and Ralph and loved by the grandchildren Charles, Eleanor, Lucinda, Wilfrid and Farquhar. Funeral service at Cardross Crematorium, on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at 1.15 pm. Donations to RNLI.

Enquiries, James Auld Funeral Directors, Helensburgh, 01436 677768.