Completing the In Memoriam announcements from 5th February 1971.

[i] IN MEMORIAM ( concluded )

MITCHELL - In loving memory of our dear sister, Annie Mitchell, who died February 7 1969.
Worthy of remembrance.
Inserted by Jimmy and all at 6 Crichton Avenue, Dalry.

McWILLIAMS - Mr George McWilliams, late of the ICI , died February 4 1970; and for our dear parents gone before us.
In mind a silent thought,
In heart an aching sorrow.
Inserted by his beloved wife Georgina McWilliams, New Street, Stevenston.

MORTON - In loving memory of Louisa McDowell, who died February 2 1967; also her sister Cissie Murchie, who died March 11 1969.
Time unfolds another year,
But memories keep them ever near.
Inserted by their cousin Mrs Creed, Lawson Drive, Ardrossan.

MUIR - In loving memory of my dear husband and dad, Thomas S Muir, died February 5 1968.
Always remembered.
Inserted by his wife and family, 14 Garven Road, Stevenston.

NIBLOCK - Cherished memories of my beloved husband John, died February 2 1965.
Memories are keepsakes no one can steal,
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal.
Inserted by his loving wife Annie, 52 Ladyford Avenue, Kilwinning.

STRAIN - In loving memory of my dear father, Samuel Brown, died February 2 1968.
God saw that he was weary,
The hill was hard to climb,
He gently closed his eyelids,
And whispered peace be thine.
Inserted by Elsie, Davy and family, 52 Eglinton Place, Kilwinning.

TRAYNOR - In loving memory of my dear husband, Charles C Traynor, who died February 6 1970.
Our Lady of Lourdes pray for him.
Inserted by his loving wife Susan, 13 Watson Terrace, Irvine.

WATT - In loving memory of my dear husband and father, John Watt, died February 2 1961; also his friend, Hugh McGraw, died January 26 1961.
Never more than a thought away,
Quietly remembered every day.
Inserted by his dear wife and family, 3 Pollock Crescent, Kilwinning.

WILLIAMSON - Treasured memories of our only son and brother, Philip, died February 4 1968, aged 12 years.
Loved with a love beyond all telling,
Missed with a grief beyond all tears,
There's a meeting where no parting
Or tears will ever be.
Further on , a little further,
In a glad eternity.
Inserted by his Mum and Dad, and sisters Joyce and Margo, 5 Ailsa Drive, Stevenston.

Treasured memories of our dear grandson, Philip Williamson, died February 4 1968, aged 12 years.
I hide my tears when I speak your name,
But the ache in my heart remains the same.
Inserted by Nana and Papa, 19 Christie Gardens, Saltcoats.

To the memory of Philip, our much loved nephew and cousin, who died February 4 1968, aged 12.
Never more than a thought away,
Quietly remembered every day.
Inserted by aunt Senga, uncle Ronnie, cousins Gordon and Gillian, 22 Dippin Place Saltcoats.

A thought, a tear, till the end of time,
For a wonderful nephew I am proud was mine.
Inserted by aunt Tilly, uncle Jim, cousins Linda and Colin, 6 Lochlea Road, Saltcoats.

Your name is always spoken,
Our thoughts will always fly
To the days when you were with us.
For memories never die.
Inserted by aunt Roberta, uncle Tom, cousins Michele and Derek, 46 Carrick Avenue, Saltcoats.


YOUNG - In loving memory of my dear wife, Isabella McCourtney, died February 2 1969.
Always remembered.
Inserted by her loving husband, son, and daughter-in-law, 58 North Shore Road, Troon. [/i]


Susan

Continuing with the In Memoriam entries for 5th February 1971 :

[i] IN MEMORIAM ( continued )

LOWERY - In loving memory of my dear husband, Alexander, died February 4 1970.
RIP.
Inserted by Margaret, 29 Bradshaw Street, Saltcoats.

In loving memory of my dear father, Alexander Lowery, died February 4 1970.
Sweet are the memories, silently kept,
Of a parent we loved and will never forget.
Inserted by his daughters, Sadie, Betty, Mary, and families.

McCUBBIN - In loving memory of my dear mother, Marion Aitken, who died February 3 1970.
Jesus came to gather flowers,
And on the way He gathered ours.
Inserted by her loving daughters May and Marion, sons-in-law Andy and Tom, and families.

In loving memory of my dear mother, Marion McCubbin, who died February 3 1970.
She was a person very rare,
Content with her home and always there;
Her life was unselfish, for others she lived,
Not to receive, but always to give.
Inserted by loving daughter Margaret, son-in-law Robert, grand-daughters Christine, Margaret, Edna and May, 3 Firth View Terrace. Ardrossan.

In loving memory of my dear granny, Marion Aitken McCubbin, who died February 3 1970.
God saw that you were weary,
The hill was hard to climb,
He stretched out his loving arms,
And whispered peace be thine.
Inserted by her loving granddaughter Maureen and David.

In loving memory of my dear granny, Marion McCubbin, who died February 3 1970.
You left a place no one can fill,
I will miss you Granny, and always will.
Your loving grand-daughter Marion Cook.

In loving memory of my friend, Marion McCubbin, who died February 3 1970.
Always in my thoughts.
Inserted by Mrs Fraser, 65 Clyde Terrace, Ardrossan.

McKAY - In loving memory of our dear father and granpa, Duncan,died February 3 1967.
Always remembered.
Malcolm, Jeannette and Lillian, 15 Harbour Road, Troon.

McLEOD - Treasured memories of our beloved parents, Father, died February 9 1969; Mother, died March 8 1963; and our beloved sister, Mary, died April 13 1962.
Whatever else we fail to do,
We never fail to think of you.
Inserted by daughters Jean, Grace, and their families.

MITCHELL - In loving memory of my dear wife, Rachel; also Nettie and Jack.
Gone, but not forgotten.
Duncan Mitchell, 51 Glencairn Street, Stevenston.

In loving memory of my dear mother, Rachel Mitchell, died February 8 1963.
Whatever else we fail to do,
We never fail to think of you.
Inserted by Ben and Margaret, 44 St Margaret Avenue, Dalry. [/i]


Susan

Continuing the In Memoriam announcements now from 5th February 1971.

[i] IN MEMORIAM ( continued )

ARMSTRONG - In loving memory of my dear daughter and dear mother of Joan, Mary Jackson, died 30th January 1952.
Loved and remembered.
17 Firth View Terrace, Ardrossan.

BENNETT - Treasured memories of my beloved husband and our dear daddy, Harry, died suddenly on February 1 1968.
So dearly loved, so sadly missed.
Inserted by his everloving wife Senga and family, 7 Catacol Avenue, Saltcoats.

In loving memory of our dear mother, father, brothers Harry and Alex.
Always remembered.
Inserted by the Family.

BREADNER - In loving memory of my dear husband, Samuel, who died February 6 1965.
Memories are keepsakes no one can steal,
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal.
Inserted by his loving wife Rachel, 6 Douglas Avenue, Dalry.

Tears in our eyes do not always glisten,
Our faces do not always look sad,
But that does not mean we have forgotten
The wonderful father we had.
Inserted by his daughter Edith and son-in-law Bobbie, 5 Finlay Avenue, Dalry.

Whatever else we fail to do,
We never fail to think of you.
Inserted by grand-daughters Edith and Brenda, 5 Finlay Avenue, Dalry.


DONALDSON - In loving memory of my dear husband and our dear father, George Miller Donaldson, died February 8 1967.
I lost my life's companion,
A life linked with my own,
God alone knows how I miss him,
As I journey on alone.
We miss you Dad, we always will,
You left a place no one can fill,
You went away without goodbye,
But memories of you will never die.
Inserted by his loving wife Mary and family, 39 Thornhouse Avenue, Irvine.

DOYLE - In loving memory of our dear mother, Catherine Mitchell, died February 7 1970.
You never said goodbye to me,
Perhaps it's just as well,
I never could have said goodbye
To one I loved so well.
My heart still aches with sadness,
My secret tears still flow,
For what it meant to lose you, Mother,
No one will ever know.
Inserted by Grace and Andrew, 28 Helens Terrace, Kilwinning.

Your end was sad and sudden,
You never said goodbye,
You were gone before we knew,
And only God knows why.
Inserted by James and Mary,26 ? Ladyford Avenue, Kilwinning.

Tears in our eyes do not always glisten,
Our faces do not always look sad,
But that does not mean we have forgotten,
The wonderful Mother we had.
Inserted by Nancy and Alex, Stewarton.

Night night Gran.
Grandchildren, Kilwinning and Stewarton.


FINDLAY - In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Billy, died February 8 1952.
Remembered.
inserted by Dad, Mum, brothers and sisters, 22 McDowall Avenue, Ardrossan.

FLOOD - In loving memory of my dear husband and father, William, died at sea, February 6 1970.
All those who think of him today,
A little prayer to Jesus say.
Inserted by his wife Teresa and daughter Gretta, 15 Melrose Terrace, Waterside, Londonderry.

HENDERSON - In loving memory of Jean Blythe, died February 5 1970,beloved wife of Joe and dear mother of Joyce.

HUME - Cherished memories of our dear mother, Margaret Dunlop, who died February 10 1959, and those gone before.
Sadly missed along life's way,
Quietly remembered every day.
Inserted by the family, Irvine and Kilwinning. [/i]


Susan

I'll now complete the Acknowledgements for 5th February 1971.

[i] ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ( concluded )

CAMPBELL - Mr Andrew Campbell and Family wish to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes received in their recent sad bereavement; also local doctors and nurses for kind attention; the Rev A Dunlop for services rendered. 42 Barberry Drive, Beith.

GALLOWAY - Mr Matthew Galloway and Family wish to thank all relatives and friends, members of Fergushill Women's Guild, management and staff of Torranyard Inn, for kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes received in their recent sad bereavement; also Doctor McCreadie, nurse McGeorge, and Mrs Robert Miller Jr, for kind attention during Mrs Galloway's illness; Rev C McKenzie for services rendered, and Irvine Co-op for funeral arrangements. Torranyard Toll by Kilwinning.

GAW - Mrs Agnes Gaw and Family wish to thank most sincerely all relatives and friends for kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes received in their recent sad bereavement; also the Rev W C Lavalette, Dr Lynch , Captains of Saltcoats Salvation Army, neighbour Mr J Craig, and co-operative for funeral arrangements. 5 Braidwood Road, Kilwinning.

LIMOND - The Family of the late Rev W G Limond wish to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy, and floral tributes received, in their recent bereavement; also their grateful thanks to the Doctor for constant attention, and Rev E George Balls for services rendered. 4 Murray Avenue, Saltcoats.

McINTYRE - Mrs Cochrane and Family wish to thank relatives, friends, and neighbours for kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes received in their recent sad bereavement; also doctors and nurses of Ward2, Kilmarnock Infirmary, for kind attention; Rev R Kirkland for services rendered. 24 Craig Avenue, Dalry.

McGUIRE - Mrs Isabella McGuire and Family wish to thank Drs Leahy, Griffin, Smith and Harrison; also district nurses for their kind attention; also doctors and nursing staff of Ward 6, Ballochmyle Hospital; friends, neighbours, relatives, staff and fellow workers of ICI, for their kind expressions of sympathy, Mass cards and floral tributes ; and to Canon Maxwell and Father Flynn for their spiritual comfort. 21 Ardoch Crescent, Stevenston.

McLEAN - Mrs Mary McLean and Family desire to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy, cards and floral tributes received in their sad bereavement; also DR A Lynch, Dr McCreadie, Rev C Hill, for services rendered, and Mr Hawthorn , Co-operative, for funeral arrangements. 7 Montgomerie Terrace, Kilwinning.

SHAW - Mrs Jean Shaw and Family wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours; workers and staff of ICI; Men's Fellowship, North Parish Church; Over 60s Club of the Salvation Army; members of the Bethany Assembly; Mr and Mrs Blake and staff; for floral tributes and kind expressions of sympathy received in their recent sad bereavement; also doctors and nurses, Ward 6, Ballochmyle Hospital; Rev J Robertson; Captains Dawson and McShane for spiritual comfort and services rendered; also the many friends who attended the service, both at the Church and Ardrossan Cemetery; and SCWS for funeral arrangements. 6 Dalry Road, Saltcoats.

WALKER - Mrs Walker and Family desire to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes received in their recent bereavement. 40 Lynn Avenue, Dalry.

WATT - Rita and Alice Mary, daughters of the late Mrs Watt, wish to thank relatives and friends for expressions of sympathy and floral tributes; also a special thanks to her grandson Henry Vogwell, doctors in Mayville Street, Stevenston; also the Rev Robertson for services rendered, and Mr Gaw for funeral arrangements. [/i]


Susan

Thanks to Irene, I am after all able to bring you the complete entries in the Herald for 5th February 1971. I'll start by completing the Deaths.

[i] DEATHS ( completed )

BALLANTYNE - Suddenly, on January 29 1971, at 5 Kilwinning Road, Heathfield, Angela, aged 8 months, beloved daughter of Arthur and Ruby. Thanking all friends and relations for cards and flowers; also the Rev Adams.

BURNS - At 20 Montgomerieston Place, Kilbirnie, on January 28 1971, Mary Wallace, aged 74 years, beloved wife of Charles Burns. Fortified by the Rites of the Holy Church. RIP.
Acknowledgements : Mr Charles Burns and Family return sincere thanks to Father Matthews and Father Bradley, all relatives, friends and neighbours for kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes received in their recent bereavement; also doctors in attendance, and Mr Hawthorn, Co-operative, for funeral arrangements. 20 Montgomerieston Place, Kilbirnie.

COCKBURN - Suddenly, at 40 Stobbs Crescent, Kilwinning, on January 20 1971, George Cockburn, aged 60 years, beloved husband of Emily Brown.

DORAN - At 17 Wheatley Road, Stevenston, on January 31 1971, Elizabeth O'Neill, aged 69 years, beloved wife of Owen Doran. Fortified by the Rites of the Holy Church. RIP.

FREW - At Ballochmyle Hospital, on January 31 1971, Agnes Hamilton, aged 41 years, beloved wife of James Frew, 8 McNay Crescent, Saltcoats.

HAUGHTON - At 38 Eglinton Road, Ardrossan, on January 29 1971, Thomas Haughton, aged 61 years, beloved husband of the late Mary McNicol and dear father of Tom.

HAWTHORNE - At 5 Blacklands Crescent, Kilwinning, on February 1 1971, William Hawthorne, beloved husband of Alice Lafferty, and dearly loved father of Mrs Alice Kilpatrick.

HOGARTH - Suddenly, at Whitlees Farm, Ardrossan, on January 28 1971, William Hogarth, aged 71 years, beloved husband of Peggie Donald.
Acknowledgements : Mrs Hogarth desires to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours , for kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes received in her recent sudden bereavement; also Drs Leahy, Griffen, Smith, and Harrison for kind attention; and to all those who atended the funeral at the graveside; the Rev Hugh Kirkwood for services rendered; Mr R Donaldson for funeral arrangements. Whitlees Farm, Ardrossan.

KEAN - As the result of an accident on February 1 1971, Robert Kean, beloved husband of the late Mary Young, 42 Lawfield Avenue, West Kilbride.

KELLY - Suddenly, at Ayrshire Central Hospital, on January 25 1971, Michael, aged 70 years, beloved husband of Isabella Mackie, 74 Winton Road, Irvine, beloved father of Michael, John and Mary.

MacFARLANE - At Kilmarnock Infirmary, on January 28 1971, Violet Laura Baker , aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late James MacFarlane, and dear mother of Ian, David and Mary, 89 Caledonia Road, Saltcoats.

McATEE - At Seafield Hospital, Ayr, on February 2 1971, Colin, aged 6 weeks, dearly loved infant son of Mr and Mrs Joseph McAtee, 8D Rocky Park Court, Saltcoats. RIP.

McDERMENT - At 34 Parkhead Avenue, Kilwinning, on January 31 1971, Robert McDerment, aged 54 years, beloved husband of Catherine Cherry and dear father of Hugh and Bobby.

McKINNIE - Suddenly, at Ballochmyle, on January 31 1971, Annie Reid Cairns,beloved wife of Allan McKinnie, 79 Main Street, West Kilbride. No letters please.

STEWART - Peacefully, at Rosemount Nursing Home, Irvine, on January 31 1971, Renee Wilson, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Robert Stewart, MA, and dear mother of Elma, Hugh and Rae. [/i]


Susan

WE come now to dates where the entries are incomplete, because they were on the back of other cuttings. Here are some entries from 5th February 1971.

[i] DEATHS

McLEOD - At 29 Canal Crescent, Stevenston, on January 31 1971, Alexander McLeod, aged 53 years, beloved husband of Margaret Black and dear dad of Irene.

McMEEKING - Suddenly, at 9 St Winning's Road, Kilwinning, on January 30 1971, Robert McLaughlin McMeeking, beloved husband of Georgina Robertson.
Acknowledgements : Mrs Georgina McMeeking wishes to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy, letter cards, and floral tributes received in her sudden and sad bereavement; also Dr Robert Lynch for kind attention , Rev James Roy for spiritual comfort, and all who paid respects at the graveside, and Mr James Reid for funeral arrangements. 9 St Winning's Road, Kilwinning.

MAXWELL - On January 27 1971, Muriel Lewis, dearly loved wife of Walter Maxwell, " Cumbrae ", Balfour Avenue, Whitehead, County Antrim.

MOLLISON - At Ravenspark Hospital, Irvine, on January 29 1971, Ritchie Mollison, aged 74 years, beloved husband of the late Nancy Taylor, formerly of Cumbernauld.

PRIESTLEY - At 40 Eglinton Place, Kilwinning, on January 30 1971, John Priestley, aged 68 years, beloved husband of Jean Smith.

ROBB - At 39 St Margaret's Avenue, Dalry, on February 1 1971, Mary Cooper, aged 81 years , beloved wife of the late Edward Robb.

WEIR - At Ballochmyle Hospital, on February 3 1971, Mary Hill, aged 54 years, beloved wife of Daniel Clark Weir, 88 Misk Knowes, Stevenston.


ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

BROWN - Joseph and Helen Brown wish to thank all friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy received in their recent sad bereavement; also thanking Rev A Knox for his comfort; Mr Hawthorn for funeral arrangements.


IN MEMORIAM

BREEN - In loving memory of Elizabeth Jane Smith, died February 5 1964; also James Breen, died December 27 1965.
Remembered by all their family.

BURNS - In loving memory of our dear father, Tommy, died February 2 1966, and our dear mother, Elizabeth, died February 11 1970.
God saw you both getting tired,
He knew you both needed rest,
His paradise must be beautiful,
For He only takes the best.
Inserted by their daughter Elsie, 32 Merryvale Road, Irvine.

Whatever else we fail to do,
We never fail to think of you.
Inserted by grandchildren Reggie, Samuel, Norman, Tom and Gail.

This month comes with sad regret,
It brings two days we won't forget;
They fell asleep without goodbye,
But memories of them will never die.
Inserted by Mary and Sam, 1 Greenbank Road, Irvine.

Just a thought, true and tender,
To let you know I still remember.
Inserted by grand-daughter Josephine.


COWAN - In loving memory of our dear brother, Joseph Cowan, died February 7 1965.
To some, you may be forgotten,
To others part of the past,
But to us who really loved you,
Your memory will always last.
Inserted by his Brothers and Sisters at home and abroad, Beenie and Robin, 19 Montgomerie Terrace, Kilwinng.

DARROCH - In loving memory of my dear mother, who died February 9 1965.
Always remembered.
Inserted by her daughter Margaret, 26 Barony Terrace, Kilbirnie.

DICK - In loving memory of our dear grannie, Kathleen Dick, died February 2 1970.
Always remembered.
Jim and Kathleen, Winton Street, Ardrossan.

RAE - In loving memory of my beloved husband and father, William Rae, died February 4 1969.
We think of him today with love,
As we have done so often,
And we feel once more the sudden blow,
That does not seem to soften.
Parting comes and hearts are broken,
Loved ones go with words unspoken;
Life goes on, we know that's true,
But not the same since we lost you.
They say time heals all sorrow,
And helps us to forget;
But time so far has only shown
How much we miss him yet.
Inserted by his loving Wife and Family, 15 Beaton Terrace, Irvine.

SCOTT - In loving memory of my dear husband and our dear father and grandpa, James Scott, died February 2 1968.
Inserted by his loving wife Harriet and Family.

STEWART - Cherished memories of our beloved mother and devoted granny, Sarah Forbes Forsythe, died February 7 1970.
To me she was someone special,
Someone set apart,
Her memory will live forever,
Engraved within my heart.
As I wander to her graveside,
And place each flower with care,
No one knows the heartache
As I turn and leave her there.
I miss you Mum and always will.
Inserted by her loving daughter Roberta, son-in-law John, 19 Middlepart Crescent, Saltcoats.

God took my Granny from this world,
But not from my heart.
Her loving grandson David.

I stood beside your bedside, Mum,
I watched you fade away;
Your spirit flew before I knew
That you from us had gone.
They say memories are golden,
Well, maybe that is true;
But I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you.
If tears could build a staircase,
And memories were a lane,
I'd walk my way to heaven, Mum
And bring you back again.
Inserted by her loving daughter Jean, John, 8 Lawson Drive, Ardrossan.

Till roses lose their petals,
And heather lose its dew,
Till the end of time, Granny,
We will remember you.
Hazel, Shirley, John and Pauline.

We were not there to see you die,
To hold your hand and say goodbye,
No word of warning, no last farewell,
But in our hearts you'll always dwell.
The wound is deep, it will not heal,
Only God knows how I feel;
To lose a Mum as good as you
Remains a heartache all life through.
Inserted by her loving son Angus, daughter-in-law Kitty, London.

God bless and keep you, Granny.
Jean, Angus, Malcolm, Anthony and Mark.

A golden heart stopped beating,
Two working hands at rest,
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best.
Inserted by her loving son Malcolm, London.

It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
A cluster of beautiful memories,
Sprayed with a million tears;
Wishing that God had spared you
For just a few more years.
Inserted by her loving daughter Cathleen, son-in-law Tommy, Isle of Man.

Goodnight Granny.
Tommy and Vester.

God's greatest gift, remembrance.
Sister Meg, Coventry. [/i]


Susan

The last of the In Memoriam notices for 18th April 1975.

[i] IN MEMORIAM ( concluded )

MILLAN - Treasured memories of my loving parents, mother, Elizabeth Greer, died 14th April 1974; father, Adam Bright, died 17th April 1974.
Loving you always, forgetting you never.
Inserted by Phoebe and Andy, 62 Stanley Road, Ardrossan.

ORR - Treasured memories of our dear sister, Rachel, died 22nd April 1970; also our dear brother, William, who died 22nd April 1968; and loved ones gone before.
Too dearly loved to be forgotten.
Inserted by the family at home and abroad.

PARKER - In loving memory of my husband, Thomas Parker, aged 71 years, who died on 16th April 1974.
No verse, no tears, no words can say,
How much we miss you every day.
Inserted by his loving wife and two grandchildren, 8 Tarbert Avenue, West Kilbride.

In loving memory of my dear father, died 16th April 1974.
God took you away, it was his will,
Forget you father, we never will.
Inserted by daughter Margaret and son-in-law Abe.

Goodnight granpa.
Grandchildren Susan Jeanette and John.

In loving memory of my dear father, Thomas Parker, who died 16th April 1974.
Always remembered by his son Kenneth.


PRATCHETT - In loving memory of my dear husband and father, Horace Pratchett, died 18th April 1974.
He did not deserve what he went through,
Tired and weary, he made no fuss,
But tried so hard to stay with us.
From his loving wife and children and grandchildren - Beryl Pratchett.

RAE - In loving memory of my dear daughter, Mary Ellen. died 19th April 1974; also her father, Robert, died 23rd June 1960.
In every pang that rends the heart,
The man of sorrows bears a part.
Inserted by a loving wife and mother.

SHEDDEN - In loving memory of my dear brother, Hugh Shedden, died 16th April 1974.
A cheery smile, a heart of gold,
One of the best this world could hold.
Inserted by his sister, Elizabeth, 27 Peden Avenue, Dalry.

In loving memory of our dear brother, Hugh, died 16th April 1974.
Oh for the touch of a vanished hand,
And the sound of a voice that is still.
Inserted by Mary and George, Largs.

STEELE - Loving memories of my dear friend, Sadie, died 14th April 1971.
God's greatest gift - remembrance.
Inserted by Cathie, Bill and family, 41 Muir Drive.

WALLACE - In loving memory of our son and brother, Brian, died 19th April 1965.
There's a road we call remembrance,
Where thoughts and wishes meet,
We take that road in thought today,
To one we cannot meet.
Inserted by his Mum, Dad and family, 14 Brodie Avenue, Troon. [/i]


Susan

Further In Memoriam notices from 18th April 1975.

[i] IN MEMORIAM ( continued )

CAMPBELL - Treasured memories of my dear mother, Jemima Campbell, died 18th April 1970. RIP.
Those who die in grace,
Go no further from us than God.
And God is very near.
St Pius and St Martin, pray for her.
Inserted by her daughter Mary and son-in-law Quinto, 11 Segton Avenue, Kilwinning.

CUNNINGHAM - In loving memory of our dear sister, Sarah Roy, died 18th April 1961.
As time unfolds another year,
Loving memories keep you near.
Inserted by Mary, Jessie, Ethel and Alfred.

DILLON - In loving memory of my dear father, Matthew Dillon, died 22nd April 1973.
Sadly missed.
Isbel, Sam and family.

FARRELL - In loving memory of my dear husband, Charles, died 19th April 1972. RIP.
Just as you were you will always stay,
Loved and remembered every day,
Your presence I miss, your memory I treasure,
Loving you always, forgetting you never.
Inserted by his loving wife, Martha, 16 Parkend Road, Saltcoats.

GEMMELL - LANGAN - Treasured memories of my darling son, Robert, who died 18th April 1972; also my dad, who died 8th March 1973, and my brother, Ian, who died 10th April 1974.
Sweet are the memories silently kept,
Of a son, a father and brother we'll never forget.
In a garden of love,
No worry or pain,
God bless you all,
Till we meet again.
Inserted by your loving Mother, Dad, Ian and Catrina, 1 Cunninghame Road, Saltcoats.

GILMOUR - In memory of my dear husband and father, Andrew Gilmour, died 17th April 1971.
In a garden of rest,
No worry or pain,
In God's own time,
We shall all meet again.
Inserted by wife Liz and family, 25 Ardoch Crescent, Stevenston.

HAMIL - In loving memory of my dear husband, John, died 4th April 1967.
Always remembered.
By his loving wife, Ina, 22 Dirrans Terrace, Kilwinning.

HAVLIN - In loving memory of our dear friend, George, died 13th April 1970.
A loving nature and smiling face,
A broken link we can never replace.
Annie, Bill and family.

JOHNSTONE - In memory of dear mum, Susan K Johnstone, died 12th April 1954.
The years roll by,
They seem to shorten,
But in our thoughts,
You're ne'er forgotten.
Inserted by Tom and Mary, 3 Balgray Avenue, Kilbirnie.

LAIDLAW - Treasured memories of our dear daughter Irene Beattie, and our dear son-in-law, Johnny, who died so suddenly , on 15th April 1972, in London, Ontario.
In God's own time our eyes shall see,
The faces we loved so well,
Someday, sometime, or hands shall clasp,
And never say farewell.
Inserted by Mum, Dad and family.

Night night mummy and daddy.
Wee Ian.

MAXWELL - To the beautiful memory of my dear dad, Alexander Maxwell, died 15th April 1973; and my dear brother, Jim Maxwell, died 22nd June 1972.
I breathe my prayer alone for you,
Because I am your daughter,
Deep in my heart, daddy,
You are always remembered.
Sweet memories of you still remain,
A heart that loved you with deepest affection,
Still loves you in death just the same.
Inserted by your loving daughter Jean and son-in-law Bert,41 Mossend Avenue, Kilbirnie.

God took you, papa, it was His will,
Forget you, papa, we never will.
Inserted by his loving grandchildren Alex, Bobby, May, Billy and Gordon, Kilbirnie. [/i]


Susan

The first of the In Memoriam notices from 18th April 1975.

[i] IN MEMORIAM

ARMOUR - Treasured memories of my dear husband, and my dear father, Joseph Armour, who died 14th April 1974.
Just as you were, you will always stay,
Loved and remembered every day.
Inserted by his wife Jean, daughter Marade and family.

AUCHIE - In loving memory of my dear mother, gran and great gran, Catherine Lindsay ( Kate ), who died 17th April 1970; also my dear father James Auchie, died 20th December 1930; and loved ones gone before.
Nothing can ever take away,
The love our hearts hold dear,
Fond memories linger every day,
Remembrance keeps her near.
We will meet her some bright morning,
Resting by the waters fair.
Inserted by her loving daughter Agnes and son-in-law James, 16 Montgomerie Terrace, Kilwinning.

While she lies in peaceful sleep,
Her memory we will always keep.
Grand-daughter Catherine and Bobby, 6 Girdle Toll, Irvine.

What happy hours we once enjoyed,
How sweet their memory still.
Grand-daughter Mary and Jim, 86 Keir Hardie Crescent, Kilwinning.

An angel came with a loving hand,
And took our great gran to a better land.
Great-granddaughters Sharon and Catherine.

In our hearts you will always stay,
Loved and remembered every day.
Grandson Robert and Janet, 112 Corsehill, Kilwinning.

The brightest star in the sky tonight,
Is our great gran saying goodnight.
Great grandsons Bobby and Alan.

Time slips by, but memories stay,
As near and dear as yesterday.
Grandson James and Teresa, 3 Love Street, Kilwinning.

Night night great gran.
Great grandsons Colin and James.


BARBOUR - In loving memory of my dear husband, William Barbour, died 17th April 1974.
A prayer, a thought, is all I can give,
These you shall have as long as I live.
Inserted by his loving wife, Mary, 7 Moncur Road, KIlwinning.

BARR - In loving memory of our dear father, James Barr, died 11th April 1974.
Sadly missed.
Always remembered.
Inserted by sons, Donald and Jim.

BORLAND - In loving memory of my dear husband and father, Thomas W Borland, died 15th April 1968.
Loved and remembered every day.
Inserted by his loving wife and family, 24 Cunninghame Road. Saltcoats.

BOYD - In loving memory of my dear mother, Catherine Flanagan, who died 4th April 1942.
Time passes, but memory stays.
Inserted by her son, Thomas, 1 McGavin Avenue, Kilwinning.

CAMPBELL - In loving memory of my dear husband, Charlie, died 17th April 1974.
My thoughts are always with you.
Your place no one can fill,
In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
I know you walk beside me,
And when my life is through,
I pray that God will take my hand,
And lead me straight to you.
Inserted by his loving wife, Flora, 32 Cunninghame Road, Saltcoats.

Always so dear, unselfish and kind,
Few in this world his equal to find,
Treasure him Lord, in your garden of rest,
For the dad you gave to us is one of the best.
No verse, no flowers, no tears can say,
How much we miss you every day.
Inserted by his loving sons Charles and Geoffrey.

God knew that you were weary, dad,
And the hill was hard to climb,
He closed your loving eyelids,
And gave you peace of mind.
Inserted by his loving daughter Jan and son-in-law Ian, 42 Green Street, Saltcoats.

In my heart you will always stay,
Loved and remembered every day.
Inserted by his loving daughter Margaret and son-in-law Jim, 18 Blair Road, Dalry.

In loving memory of dad, Charles.
No just today but every day,
In silence we remember.
Jean, Hugh, and Wee Gwen.

Sadly missed.
Jacqueline and Peter. [/i]


Susan

The rest of the Acknowledgements from 18th April 1975.

[i] ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ( concluded )

HUTCHINS - Mrs Hutchins would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for kind expressions of sympathy in her recent sad bereavement; Doctors Forsyth and McIntosh; doctors and staff, Ayrshire Central Hospital; Ardeer Parish Church; also the Rev J Fraser for services rendered. 9 George Place, Stevenston.

McCOLM - Mr McColm and family wish to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes received in their recent sad bereavement; local doctors and staff of the Clinic for kind attention; Rev Houston for services rendered; Father Flannery for spiritual comfort; and CWS for funeral arrangements. 2 Montgomerieston Street, Kilbirnie.

McGREGOR - The family of the late Mrs Agnes McGregor wish to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for kind expressions of sympathy received in their sad bereavement; special thanks to Rev Angus MacNeill for comfort and services rendered; and to all who attended at Masonhill Crematorium.

McINTYRE - Mr James McIntyre and Elizabeth wish to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their kindness and help during their recent bereavement, and to all those who sent cards and floral tributes; also Dr Watts, Dr Hannah and staff of Kilmarnock Infirmary; the Rev R Lawson for spiritual comfort; and CWS for funeral arrangements. 20 Ford Avenue, Dreghorn.

SCOTT - Mr and Mrs Scott desire to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for kind expressions of sympathy received in their sad bereavement; also doctors and staff of pavilion 5, Ayrshire Central Hospital, Irvine, for all kindness shown to Tom and ourselves; Rev J Robertson for spiritual comfort and services rendered; and Mr R Donaldson for funeral arrangements. 29 Adams Avenue, Saltcoats.

TAYLOR - Mrs Sophia Taylor wishes to thank all neighbours and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes received in her sudden and sad bereavement; also to his many friends who attended the service at Masonhill Crematorium. Woodlea, Seven Acres, Kilwinning.

WALKER - Mrs Ina Walker and family wish to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends, neighbours, colleagues in stores division, drivers and committee members of Sports and Social Club of RNAD, Beith, Busby Spinning Co and staff of Johnstone's Taxis for their kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes received in their recent sad bereavement; they also wish to thank Dr Huggin of Kilwinning Group Practice; doctors and nursing staff, ward 7, Kilmarnock Infirmary, for kind attention; Rev A D Lamb, Dalry, for spiritual comfort and services rendered; and to his many friends who paid their respects at the graveside; and Mr James Reid for funeral arrangements; and W H Malcolm Ltd. 44 Moncur Road, Kilwinning.

WATSON - The relatives of the late Janet Hodge Hutcison wish to thank all friends and neighbours for kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes received in their sad bereavement; they also thank Dr Watt; doctors and nurses of ward 8, Ayrshire Central Hospital; the Rev S Dunn for services rendered; and CWS, Irvine, for funeral arrangements. 72 Main Street, Dreghorn. [/i]


Susan

The first of the remaining Acknowledgements from 18th April 1975.

[i] ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

AINSWORTH - Mrs Catherine Ainsworth and family wish to thank Rev Fathers Gibbon, Boyd and McLaughlan; Doctors Forbes and Lynch; Mr and Mrs Wm Convery; Mrs S McKinlay, and management and staff, all friends and patrons especially Pool and Darts Team at the Tourney Inn, Kilwinning; and all friends and neighbours for their Mass cards and floral tributes received in their recent sad bereavement; also CWS, Dalry, for funeral arrangements; and everyone who attended at cemetery.

ARNOTT - The family of the late Elizabeth Arnott wish to thank most sincerely relatives, friends and neighbours for letters, cards and flowers in their recent sad bereavement; sincere thanks also to Rev J Ewing for his comfort and services; Dr Duff for his kind attention; and Mr A W Blair for funeral arrangements.

BARR - The sons of the late Sarah Barr wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes received during their recent sad bereavement; also Dr McSherry for courteous attention; Rev Macara for services rendered; and Irvine Co-op for funeral arrangements. 197 Dickson Drive, Irvine.

BAXTER - The family of the late Mrs Mary Baxter, Drumrae, Glengarnock , wish to thank sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for flowers and expressions of sympathy in the loss of a loving mother; sincere thanks to the Rev J H Houston and Dr MacInnes for services rendered.

BLACK - Mrs Margaret Black wishes to thank friends and neighbours for kind expressions of sympathy received in her recent sad bereavement; sincere thanks to Dr Gammock, Dr Krauthamer and DR Murdoch for their services; the Rev J Webster, and Mr Cowan for funeral arrangements. 61A Burnfoot Avenue, Barassie.

CRAIG - The family of the late Marion Craig, 13 The Braes, Saltcoats, wish to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for cards and floral tributes in their recent sad bereavement; LLOL 78, LLOL 98 and all members of District Lodges who attended services in house and cemetery; District Nurses; Evergreen Club; Landsborough and Trinity Women's Guild Home Board; Rev D G Weir for unfailing attention and spiritual comfort; and CWS for services rendered. 45 Burns Avenue, Saltcoats.

CUTHBERTSON - Mrs Georgie Cuthbertson and Paula wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their lovely cards and kind expressions of sympathy received on their recent sad bereavement; sincere thanks also to Chapelhill Mount Assoc; Mrs Mathieson and Danny, Mrs Davidson, Mrs Colvin and Mrs Purvis for all their help; a special thanks also to Mrs Cook, Mrs Anderson and Mrs Armstrong for taking care of Paula; Dr Robertson; Mr S Gentleman for services rendered; and Mr McMaster for funeral arrangements. 5 Chapelhill Mount, Ardrossan.

DODDS - Mr A Dodds would like to thank friends, neighbours, 320 Social Club, Eastern Star 85, LOL 14 and fellow workers in the Rainwear Shop, Ardrossan for kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes in his recent bereavement; also special thanks to Rev Donald Mackay for spiritual comfort. 8 Kirkhall Gardens, Ardrossan. [/i]


Susan

Completing the Death notices for 18th April 1975.

[i] DEATHS ( concluded )

GRAHAM - Suddenly, at 3 Lochlea Place, Stevenston, on 14th April 1975, John Graham, aged 48 years, beloved husband of Isobel Stevenston, and dear father of the family.

LAUCHLAN - At Kilmarnock Infirmary, on 12th April 1975, Sarah Anderson, dearly loved wife of James Lauchlan, and devoted mother of Janey and John.

McGHEE - Suddenly, at 96 Morrison Avenue, Stevenston, on 9th April 1975, Agnes ( Bunty ) Murray, aged 55 years, beloved wife of David McGhee, and dear mother of Jeanette, and nana of Julie and Michelle.

McKELVIE - Suddenly, at 26 Barony Terrace, Kilbirnie, on 15th April 1975, Jessie McKelvie, beloved sister of Mrs Barbara Law.

McLEAN - At 10 Milton Road, Dreghorn, on 15th April 1975, James McLean, aged 73 years, beloved husband of Isabel Walker.

MORRISON - On 11th April 1975, in a Nursing Home, Troon, Murdo Morrison, aged 102 years ( late Director of Education ,Inverness-shire ), dearly loved husband of the late Eliza Miller, and a devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather. No letters please by request.

MULLIGAN - At 43 Dalry Road, Kilbirnie, on 13th April 1975, James Mulligan, aged 64 years, beloved husband of Olga Morrison, and dear father of the family. Fortified by Rites of Holy Church. RIP.

QUIGLEY - At Kilmarnock Infirmary, on 10th April 1975, James, aged 71 years, husband of Molly, and father of John, Ronald, Bobby and James Jnr, 2 Arnott Place, Saltcoats.

RUSH - At 162 Livingstone Terrace, Irvine, on 8th April 1975, Ellen Rodgers, beloved wife of the late Peter James Rush.
Acknowledgements : The family of the late Ellen Rush desire to thank Rev Father Murphy and Clergy of St Mary's, Irvine; also Sisters Carmelita and Leonora for spiritual comfort received; also Dr McSherry, District Nurses and Ambulance Attendants for kind attention; also relatives, friends and neighbours for Mass cards and letters received in their recent sad bereavement. Mass will be said for their intentions. 162 Livingstone Terrace, Irvine.

SHEILDS - At Ailsa Hospital, Ayr, on 12th April 1975, James Sheilds, husband of Augusta Kiel, 53 North Shore Road, Troon.

SIMPSON - At 44 Churchill Avenue, Kilwinning, on 14th April 1975, Agnes ( Nancy ) Whanel, beloved wife of Hugh Graham Simpson.

WRIGHT - At 16 Montgomerie Crescent, Saltcoats, on 13th April 1975, Jane H Logan, beloved wife of the late Thomas H Wright, and dear mother of Fiona and Morag. [/i]


Susan