Some Herald BMD from the 60s and 70s

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Some more of the In Memoriam notices from 21st July 1972.

IN MEMORIAM ( continued )

McLAUGHLIN - In loving memory of my dear husband and father, Thomas, who died 18th July 1970.
Inserted by his wife Anne and all the family. RIP.

McVAY - In loving memory of my dear wife, Christina Scott, died 20th July 1971.
Though with our dear one we must part,
In memory she remains.
Inserted by her loving husband.

In loving memory of our dear mother, Christina Scott, died 20th July 1971.
To all who have a mother,
Cherish her with care,
You never know her value,
Till you see her empty chair.
John, Janette and family.

In loving memory of our dear mother, Christina Scott, who died 20th July 1971; and our dear grand-daughter, Chris Nairn, who died 29th June 1968.
To me you were someone special,
Someone so good and true,
You'll never be forgotten,
For I thought the world of you.
Inserted by Jeen ( sic ), Alex and Alexa.

In loving memory of our dear mother, Christina Scott, who died 20th July 1971.
This month comes with sad regret,
That awful day we won't forget,
You went away without goodbye,
But memories of you will never die.
Stephen, Isabel, John and Isabel, Corsehill Head Farm, Kilwinning.


MATTHEWS - In loving memory of our dear sister, Maud, died 18th July 1969.
Always in our thoughts.
Inserted by her loving brother and sisters, 35 Stoopshill Crescent, Dalry.

MILLER - In loving memory of my dear husband and father, Robert Miller, died 17th July 1967.
Never more than a thought away,
Quietly remembered every day.
Inserted by his loving wife, Eileen, and Paul.

Fond memories of my dear father, Robert Miller, died 17th July 1967.
Time unfolds another year,
But memories keep you ever near.
Inserted by his loving daughter Isabel, son-in-law Graham and family.

NEILSON - Treasured memories of Helen, died 18th July 1971; her husband, Bobby, died 11th September 1969.
In memory's garden we meet every day.
Belle.

Susan

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The last batch of In Memoriam notices from 21st July 1972.

IN MEMORIAM ( concluded )

PHILLIPS - In loving memory of my dear father, Thomas Phillips, who died 23rd July 1968; also my dear mother, Mary Eyres, who died 21st April 1961.
In my heart a memory is kept,
For the parents I loved, and will never forget.
Inserted by their loving son, Harry, Mary and family.

RAE - In loving memory of our dear mother, Mary Elliot Morrison, who died 23rd July 1971.
Time is gently passing by,
But memories of you will never die.
Inserted by her son William on behalf of the family, 20 Seymour Avenue, Kilwinning.

We shall meet them some bright morning,
Resting by the waters fair,
They are waiting for our coming,
In the upper garden there.
Inserted by her sister Isa.

RODGER - We remember Marion today and always, our beloved daughter and sister, died 23rd July 1957.
His strength to those who on him wait,
His truth to prove, his will to do.
Inserted by Mum, Dad, sisters and family, 45 Kirkland Crescent, Dalry.

SLOAN - In loving memory of my dear wife, Jane Scott, died 23rd July 1969; also our son , Jackie, killed at Tripoli.
July is here with sad regret,
The day, the month, we'll never forget.
Inserted by Husband and family, Stevenston Road, Kilwinning.

STEWART - In loving memory of my dear husband, Robert Stewart, died 17th July 1971.
Treasured memories.
Inserted by his wife, Betty, 44 Main Street, Kilwinning.

STRAIN - In loving memory of my dear husband, Thomas, and our dear dad, died 27th July 1961.
With aching heart, I whisper low,
God bless you Tommy, I miss you so.
Inserted by his loving wife, Lizzie.

Dearer to us than words can tell,
Was the dad we lost and loved so well.
Tom, Val and Billy; Cachel and family, Stevenston and Irvine.

TUDHOPE - In loving memory of our dear mother, Agnes Tudhope, died 20th July 1971; also our dear father, Daniel Tudhope, died 10th January 1940.
Always remembered.
Inserted by their loving family.

WHYTE - In loving memory of my dear cousin, Margaret Whyte, died on 21st July 1968.
Inserted by Helen Fisher, 35 Rowanside Terrace, Ardrossan.

In loving memory of my niece, Margaret Whyte, died 21st July 1968.
Inserted by Mr and Mrs Pisani, 62 Meadowfoot Road, West Kilbride.

Susan

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The old paper I discovered contained a BMD section, so going back in time in the sequence now to give you the entries from the Herald of 12th November 1971.

BIRTHS

ADAMSON - At Buckreddan Maternity Home, Kilwinning, 0n 5th November 1971, to Brian and Betty, 44 Fleming Crescent, Saltcoats, a daughter; both well.

ANDERSON - At Ayrshire Central Hospital, on 9th November 1971, to Clark and Mary ( Strain ), 38 Lugton Court, Irvine, a daughter.

BURGESS - At the Clinique La Bois, Geneva, on 2nd November 1971, to Bill and Myra ( Brown ), a son ( Greig ); both well.

DUNCAN - At Buckreddan Maternity Home, Kilwinning, on 4th November 1971, to Ian and Janice ( nee Crawford ), the gift of a daughter ( Julie-Ann ). Thanking all in attendance.

FORD - At Ayrshire Central Hospital, Irvine, on 8th November 1971, to Dennis and Janette ( McVeigh ), a son; both well. Thanking all in attendance.

GRAY - At Buckreddan Maternity Home, on 25th October 1971, to Ian and Nanette, a daughter ( Linda Jane ) a sister for Alasdair; both well. Thanking all in attendance.

HAMILTON - At Ayrshire Central Hospital, Irvine, on 4th November 1971, to Stan and Anne ( Flinn ), 35 Lilliput Avenue, Northolt, Middlesex, a son ( David Stanley ); both well. Sincere thanks to all those in attendance.

LITTLEJOHN - At Ayrshire Central Hospital, Irvine, on 2nd November 1971, to Tommy and Helen ( nee Haro ), a daughter. Thanking all in attendance. A sister for Helen and Roddy.

LOFTHOUSE - At Ayrshire Central Hospital, Irvine, on 31st October 1971, to Arthur and Elspeth ( Boyd ), a daughter ( Hazel ), a sister for Caron. Thanking all in attendance, also Dr Robertson.

LOYE - At Ayrshire Central Hospital, Irvine, on 2nd November 1971, to Jim and Betty ( Main ), 30 Middlepart Crescent, Saltcoats, a son ( Peter Colin ); both well.

McKILLOP - At Norwich and Norfolk Hospital, on 2nd November 1971, to Sandy and Sheena ( Travers ), a daughter ( Anna Louise ), a sister for Robin and Iain.

NORTHCOTE - At Ayrshire Central Hospital, Irvine, on 1st November 1971, to Brendan and Mary ( Ross ), 33 Garven Road, Stevenston, the gift of a son ( Mark ); both well. Thanking all in attendance.

PHILLIPS - At Ramap General Hospital, on 22nd October 1971, to Mr and Mrs N Phillips ( Morag Morrison ), a son ( Charles ); a brother for Nicholas.

Susan

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The Engagements now from the Herald of 12th November 1971.

ENGAGEMENTS

ALLISON - BARR - The engagement is announced between Jackie, elder daughter of Mr J Barr, 3 Lesley Place, Stevenston, and the late Mrs Barr, and Ted, younger son of Mr and Mrs Wm Allison, 27 Main Street, Stevenston.

BURNS - HUBBINS - Both families have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of James Alexander, the only son of Mr and Mrs Alex Burns, 1 Baillieston Avenue, Kilbirnie, to Linda Susan, twin daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Hubbins, 81 Great Northern Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire.

CUMMING - DELGRECO - The engagement is announce between Vanna, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Delgreco, 57 Princes Street, Ardrossan, and JIm, elder son of Mr and Mrs H Cumming, 5 Arran Place, Saltcoats.

CUNNINGHAM - BLAKELY - Both families have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of Alex, eldest son of Mr and Mrs A Cunningham, 19 Kerr Drive, Irvine, to Mary, only daughter of Mr and Mrs W Blakely, 55 Burns Crescent, Girdle Toll.

DIXON - LUKE - Both families have pleasure in announcing the engagement of William, only son of Mr and Mrs David Dixon, 48a Hamiltin Street, Saltcoats, to Carol Ann, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Luke, 1 Church Street, Largs.

EVANS - McLAY - The engagement is announced between Michael Stuart, only son of Mr and Mrs G S J Evans, Tywi Villa, 42 Heol, Brynewill, Cross Hands, Carms, to Laurine Dorothy Margaret, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A McLay, " Orcadia ", 1 Glenside Crescent, West Kilbride.

MAIR - DOUGLAS - Both families are happy to announce the engagement of Allan, only son of Mr and Mrs A Mair, 11 Pladda Road, Saltcoats, to Osla, daughter of Mr and Mrs G Douglas, " Gatehousecote ", Hawick, Roxburghshire.

SHIELDS - FERGUSON - Both families are happy to announce the engagement of Christopher Richard, elder son of Mr and Mrs J H Shields, " Glenalmar ", West Kilbride, to Marion Elizabeth, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs A Ferguson, 50 Hamilton Crescent, Stevenston.


Susan

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The Marriages and wedding anniversaries now from 12th November 1971.

MARRIAGES

DODDS- KINCAID - At St John's Church, Ardrossan, on 8th November 1971, by the Rev W J R Hay, BD, James George, elder son of Mr and Mrs G Dodds, " Bellevue ", Montgomerie Street, Ardrossan, to Elizabeth Henderson, only daughter of the late Mr R Kincaid and Mrs E Kincaid, 43 Stanley Road, Ardrossan.

GRAY - LISCO - At the Presbyterian Church, Plainfield, by the Rev Mr Rodriguez, on 23rd October 1971, Sheila Lisco, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lisco, of Plainfield, to Alex D Gray, son of Mr and Mrs Alex Gray, of Maplewood, and grandson of Mr and Mrs Alex Gray, McDowall Avenue, Ardrossan.

LEMON - MOTION - At Landsborough and Trinity Church, Saltcoats, on 5th November 1971, by the Rev D G Weir, Royston, younger son of Mr and Mrs D Lemon, 49A Burrows Road, Skewen, Glamorgan, to Margaret Hill, younger daughter of the late Mr and Mrs W Motion, Glenesk, 16 Adair Avenue, Saltcoats.

MITCHELL - WOOD - At St Cuthbert's South Beach Church, Saltcoats, on 6th November 1971, by Rev E George Balls, BD, STM, Ephraim, youngest son of Mr and Mrs E Mitchell, 17 Hayocks Road, Stevenston, to Alexandra McArthur, only daughter of Mr and Mrs A Wood, 7A Caledonia Road, Saltcoats.

NEIL - PARKER - At Abbey Church, Kilwinning, on 4th November 1971, by the Rev W C Lavalette, James Neil, younger so of Mr and Mrs A Neil, Aird Farm, Hurlford, to Edith Mary, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs D S Parker, Dubbs Farm, Stevenston.

TORNEY - CALEB - At St Joseph's RC Church, Luton, on Saturday 6th November 1971, with Nuptial Mass, by Rev Fr Gilbride , Thomas, youngest son of Mr and Mrs J Torney, 19 St Margaret's Road, Ardrossan, to Mary, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs D Caleb, 189 Oakley Road, Luton.


GOLDEN WEDDINGS

MORRISON - KIRKWOOD - At Chapelton, Lanarkshire, on 11th November 1921, by Rev Thomson, Thomas T Morrison to Margaret Kirkwood. Present address : 12 Broadway, Ardrossan, Ayrshire.


DIAMOND WEDDINGS

YOUNG - HOLLAND - At 8 1/2 Espedair Street, Paisley, on 8th November 1911, William Young Jnr to Mary-Ann ( Annie ), third daughter of Mr John Holland, fruiterer, Ardrossan.


Susan