Announcements – December 8, 2023

BOOTE – Flora Boote (née Carnegie), aged 91 years, of Comrie, Perthshire (formerly of Whiting Bay), passed away peacefully in the tender and compassionate care of the staff at Dalginross House, on Tuesday November 28, 2023. Flora was the loved and loving wife of Dick (Richard), devoted mother of Isobel, Jane, and Fiona, cherished granny of Zara (Callum), Ewen (Kirsty), Strachan, Andrew, Carrig (Isla), Flora, and Gracie, treasured great granny of Lottie and Lucie, a special mother-in-law to Stuart, Andrew, and Garth, and friend to many. All those that knew Flora are warmly invited to a celebration of her life at Perth Crematorium, on Friday, December 15 at 12.30pm. As an expression of sympathy, the family welcomes donations to Alzheimer Scotland in place of flowers.
PRINGLE – Neil, peacefully at home on December 3, 2023. Neil Charles, aged 86, dearly beloved husband of Marette, loving Dad, Papa and father-in-law. Funeral service on Thursday, December 14 at 11:30am in Whiting Bay Hall and thereafter to Kilmory cemetery to which all are welcome.
Marriott, Dr Kirsten Louise (née Howie)
25.03.1980 to 02.12.2023
It is with immense sadness that the family announce Kirsten’s death.
She was the adored wife of Andy, wonderful Mummy of Archie and Bea, dearly loved daughter of Jimmy and Louise, cherished sister of Suzanne, Jennifer, and David, and a dear friend to many.
Private family funeral at Kirsten’s request.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to Maggie’s and St Columba’s Hospice in memory
of Kirsten.
TOTTY – Colin, passed peacefully on November 28, 2023. Funeral to be held at Warriston Crematorium, Edinburgh on Wednesday, December 13 at 3pm. Please bring (or pass to Jo and Jemma) something from your garden for the bouquet! A “celebration of his life” will be organised for spring 2024 on Arran.
Trickett – Joe. We are sad to announce the death of Joe Trickett on 5th Dec 2023 in Lincolnshire, formally of Arran. Joe was well known to friends, Folk scene musicians and business associates on Arran. He is survived by wife Linda, children Gillian and Donald Trickett, Richard and Judith Lane and five grandchildren. Jason Threadgold, Funeral Directors, Scunthorpe DN17 2BA