Moving on now to the Engagements from 4th April 1975. ENGAGEMENTS BANNATYNE - SCOTT - Both families are happy to announce the engagement of Colin Scott, elder son of Mr and Mrs A M Bannatyne, 11 Stanley Drive, Ardrossan, to Anne Marie, youngest daughter of Mrs A Scott and the late Mr George B Scott,...

Hope you have a very happy birthday, Gordon.

Susan

Starting now on the BMD entries from the A&S Herald of 4th April 1975; here are the Births. BIRTHS CROSBIE - At Ayrshire Central Hospital, Irvine, on 16th March 1975, to Hugh and Betty ( nee Thomson ), a daughter ( Nicola ); thanking all in attendance. IRVINE - At Buckreddan Maternity Home, on 2...

The last batch of In Memoriam notices from 2nd August 1974. IN MEMORIAM ( concluded ) McKEOWN - In loving memory of our dear mother, Margaret McCafferty, who died 27th July 1968; also our dear father, John McKeown, died 4th August 1964. Gone but not forgotten. Inserted by their son John ( Beith ), a...

More In Memoriam notices from 2nd August 1974. IN MEMORIAM ( continued ) GIBSON - In loving memory of my dear husband and our father, Andrew, died 7th August 1973. I think of you in silence, I make no outward show, But how much I miss you, No one will ever know. Inserted by his loving wife, Susan, B...

The first of the In Memoriam notices from 2nd August 1974. IN MEMORIAM ALLAN - Cherished memories of my beloved wife and mother, Martha Gillies, died 2nd August 1969. Time passes but memories stay, Loved and remembered every day. Inserted by her loving husband Tom and son Ian, 11 Busby Place, Kilwin...

A very merry Christmas and every best wish for the coming year to all our members and readers.

Susan

The rest of the Acknowledgements from 2nd August 1974. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS DORRIAN - The brothers, sisters and son of the late Mrs Rita Dorrian wish to express their sincere thanks to Rev L W Canon Fischer, Rev Father A Tosh, the management and staff of Ardrossan Harbour Co, relatives, friends and neig...

Hope you're having a very happy birthday, Campbell.

Susan

The remaining Death notices from 2nd August 1974. DEATHS ( concluded ) McNAMARA - Suddenly, at 30 Stanley Road, Ardrossan, on 30th July 1974, John McNamara, beloved husband of Cecila Duncan, and beloved father of Patrick, James, Tommy, Jean and John. Fortified by the Rites of the Holy Catholic Churc...

Continuing the Deaths from 2nd August 1974. DEATHS ( continued ) ELLIOT - Suddenly, at Troon, on 27th July 1974, Samuel Elliot, aged 62 years, beloved husband of Murial Dean, 3 Muir Drive, Barassie, and dear father of Eric. FIELDING - At Coathill Hospital, Coatbridge, on 27th July 1974, Helen Mc Cut...

Hope you're having a very happy birthday, PT. And thank you for your fascinating contributions to On This Day; long may they continue.

Susan