DEATHS
CAMPBELL – Isobel Campbell passed peacefully at home, Druimbhan, North Connel, November 6, 2023, aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of the late James Campbell, mother to Julie, Caroline and Ian. Gran to Charlie and Craig. Will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Funeral details to be arranged.
MACDOUGALL – Peacefully at Eadar Glinn Care Home, surrounded by her family, on November 5, 2023, in her 97th year, Elsie Forsyth, beloved wife of the late Neil and dear mother to the late Neil, Margaret, Lorna, Patricia and Joan. Mother-in-law to Anne, Mel, Alex, Robert and Paul. Proud granny and great-granny. Sadly missed.
McQUADE – Peacefully in the dedicated care of Balquhidder House Nursing Home in Alexandria on October 31, 2023, Christine née Hill, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Tommy, much-loved mother to Tommy and Allan, mother-in-law to Julie and Alison, grannie to Sean, Niamh and Tommy, sister to John, Donnie and Ann and friend to many. Funeral service at Oban Parish Church on Friday, November 10, 2023 at 12 noon. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Oban & Lorn Dementia Support Group.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
DONN – Robert and family would like to thank all relatives and friends for the many kind expressions of sympathy received on our recent sad loss of his wife Christine. Thanks to the community nurses and the ECT team for the care of Christine. Thanks also to Hamish Hoey and Son for their professional handling of the arrangements and thank you to Fr. James for the service at St. Columba’s Cathedral. A big thanks to the Royal Hotel for the purvey. Special thanks for donations for Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland, a total of £203.27 was generously donated.
MACMILLAN – Rena, John, Jane and families would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for all who came to pay their respects to Hamish. For cards, phone calls, flowers, and visits. Rev Dugald Cameron for his comforting service. Ian MacInnes for efficient and caring funeral arrangements. Appin Hall for catering and Ross MacPherson for accordion music. Final collection of £1071.60 for Appin Lunch Club and RSABI.
MACNICOL – Fiona, Katherine, Alison, and family wish to thank all family and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy following Alasdair’s sudden passing. Thanks to all who attended the funeral service and the £600 donations to The Beatson. Thanks is also extended to the medical staff at Oban and Lochgilphead hospitals who looked after dad and latterly the staff at Ashgrove, for their continuing care. Thanks to Rev Dorothy Wallace for an uplifting service and to Sarah, Lucy and all who helped at the hall. Finally, thanks to Roddy and Fiona from Donald MacDonald who went over and above ensuring everything ran smoothly overcoming road closures and collapsing bridges.
PETRIE – The family of the late Allan Petrie wish to thank all that attended Allan’s funeral service. We would also like to thank everyone who sent condolence messages and who donated in Allan’s memory to the Macmillan nurses and Fort William Medical Centre. Special thank you to Dr Wallace, Macmillan nurses and Shona for the lovely flowers.
IN MEMORIAMS
CAMERON – In loving memory of a beloved wife and Mother, Louie who passed away on November 10, 2000 at Kilmalieu.
Sadly missed along life’s way,
Quietly remembered every day,
No longer in our life to share,
But in our hearts, she’s always there.
-Your loving family, Allan, Catherine, Jamie and Claire, Amber, Iona, Katie, Cara and Isla.
DUNCAN – Treasured memories of my dear husband Howard, called to rest on November 12, 2001.
This day I shall always remember with heartache, tears and regret
It’s the day you were taken from me, how could I ever forget
Love always
– Chrissie x
KENNEDY – In loving memory of my dear wife Jean who died on November 7, 2021. A loving wife, mother and nana, devoted daughter and much loved by all our extended family. A dear and loyal friend to many.
Jean, sadly missed along life’s way,
Quietly remembered every day.
No longer in our lives to share,
But in our hearts you are always there
We think about you always,
We talk about you still,
You have never been forgotten, and you never will.
We hold you close within our hearts, and there you will remain.
To walk and guide us through our lives, until we meet again.
MACDONALD – In loving memory of Effie, a dear mum, mother-in-law and nanny who passed away November 8, 2019.
You left us beautiful memories
Your love is still our guide
Although we cannot see you
You are always by our side
– Mairi-Anne, Neil, Kieran, Kyle and Ryan.
MACINTYRE – In loving memory of Andrew, died November 7, 2017.
Forever in our hearts.
– Maureen, Andrew, Lynne and family xxx
MACINTYRE – In loving memory of Andy, who passed away November 7, 2017.
Forever missed.
– Iain and Sandra, Ballachulish.
MACISAAC – In loving memory of my sisters, Mary MacIsaac, died November 7, 2022 and Marion “Jonty” MacPhee, died March 31, 2021.
Missed so much
– Alistair, Sandra and family.
MACNICOL – In loving memory of Ishbel M. MacNicol, February 27, 1945 – November 14, 2013.
No longer in our lives to share
But in our hearts you are always there.
– Love Hamish and family.
McINNES – In loving memory of Alasdair (Ponto), who passed away November 8, 2022.
Always in our thoughts.
Forever missed.
– Moira, Caroline, Charles, and Lorraine and all the family.
PARKINSON – Treasured memories of a dear Dad and Pop, Arthur (Scouse), who passed away November 12, 1990.
Quietly remembered every day
Time slips by and life goes on
But from our hearts, you’re never gone.
– Peggy, Alistair and family.