Some Herald BMD from the 60s and 70s

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The first of the Deaths now from 6th July 1973.

DEATHS

ANDERSON - At Ayrshire Central Hospital, on 4th July 1973, Francis Anderson, aged 53 years, beloved husband of Margaret Henderson, 11 Glencairn Terrace, Stevenston.

BROWN - At 3 Loading Bank Court, Kilbirnie, on 1st July 1973, Thomas Brown, aged 75 years, beloved husband of Maggie Morrison.

CADDIES - At Ballochmyle Hospital, Mauchline, on 3rd July 1973, Catherine Parker, aged 85 years, beloved wife of William Caddies, 11 Barassie Street, Troon, and dear mother of Jean and Mary, and nanny of Mary, John, Carolyn and Jean Ann.

GIBSON - Suddenly, at 10 Oaklands Avenue, Irvine, on the 2th June 1973, Timothy Gibson, beloved husband of Mary Adair, dear father of Bert, Mary, Brian, Sheena, papa of Sandy.
Acknowledgements : Mrs Mary Gibson and family wish to express sincere thanks to relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy, floral tributes and cards in their recent sad bereavement; also Dr Hartley; staff of Dundonald Camp; old colleagues of Ayrshire Metal; kitchen staff of Ayrshire Central Hospital; and all who attended cemetery; also thanking Corporal Tissiman, Salvation Army for services rendered; and Mr Conway for funeral arrangements. 10 Oaklands Avenue, Irvine.

GILMOUR - At 2 Byres Loch, Kilwinning, on 28th June 1973, Helen Tomelty, beloved wife of James Gilmour.
Acknowledgements : Mr James Gilmour and family wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes received on our recent bereavement; we would also like to thank Dr A Lynch , Dr Huggins and Dr Forbes for their kind attention; Mr W Steele for funeral arrangements; and Father Giblin for spiritual comfort.

HURD - Janet Lawrie ( nee Thom ) , formerly McNeil, late of Dalry Road, Kilwinning, passed peacefully away in hospital, after sudden illness, aged 73 years. Inserted by Alastair, Alison and family.

KELSO - At 17 Millhill Road, Stevenston, on 30th June 1973, Elizabeth O'Hare, aged 82 years, wife of the late Robert Kelso, and dear mother of Robert, Jen and Elizabeth. Fortified by Rites of Holy Church. RIP.
Sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy, Mass cards and floral tributes; also many thanks to doctors for their kind attention. From the family of the late Elizabeth Kelso.

LAMONT - At a hospital, London, on 28th June 1973, Isa Lamont ( nee Paterson ), 14 Cleeves Walk, Ilford, Essex, wife of the late Fred Lamont, formerly Bridge Hotel, Irvine.

MacDOUGALL - At Ayrshire Central Hospital, on 3rd July 1973, Christina Kyle, aged 53 years, beloved wife of Neil MacDougall, 102 Barrie Terrace, Ardrossan.

McBRIDE - Peacefully, at Ballochmyle Hospital, Mauchline, on 29th June 1973, ( after a short illness patiently borne ) , Catherine Campbell Ferguson, beloved wife of the late John ( Jack ) McBride, and dear mother of John, 109 Welbeck Crescent, Troon.


Susan

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The remainder of the Deaths from 6th July 1973.

DEATHS ( concluded )

McCURRY - Peacefully, at St John's Hospital, Chelmsford, on 28th June 1973, Mary McCurry ( Desmond ), beloved wife of Pat McCurry, and devoted mother of Jack, Patricia, Vincent and Clare, of 1 Elmscourt Road, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex. Fortified by the Rites of the Holy Church. RIP.

McKELLAR - At Buffalo, New York, USA, on 2nd July 1973, Elizabeth Lambert, eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Lambert, Ardrossan, and beloved wife of Campbell McKellar, East Aurora, New York.

MENZIES - At 36 Glenriddet Avenue, Kilbirnie, on 30th June 1973, Robert Menzies, aged 84 years, husband of the late Elizabeth McCallum, Glendinning.

MORRISON - At Mearnskirk Hospital, Newton Mearns, on 29th June 1973, Agnes Bell, aged 50 years, beloved wife of George Morrison, and dear mother of Caroline and Ellen, 2 Craig Place, Saltcoats.

O'DONNELL - At Kilmarnock Infirmary, on 27th June 1973, Mary Quinn, aged 53 years, beloved wife of Robert O'Donnell, 20 McGillivray Avenue, Saltcoats. Fortified by Rites of Holy Church. RIP.
Acknowledgements : Mr O'Donnell and family would like to thank doctors and nurses of ward 2, Kilmarnock Infirmary, for their kind attention; also Dr Rankin; friends and neighbours for Mass cards; and Father Gunning for his spiritual comfort and unfailing attention. 20 McGillivray Avenue, Saltcoats.

PATERSON - At Seafield Hospital, on 2nd July 1973, Donald Marquis Paterson, aged 9 months, beloved son of Mr and Mrs Donald Paterson, 5 Lynburn Terrace, Ardrossan.

RONALDSON - Peacefully, at home, on 29th June 1973, Mary McPhail, aged 84 years, beloved wife of Angus Ronaldson, 23 Benslie Avenue, Girdle Toll, Irvine.

SHEDDEN - At 8A Quay Street, Saltcoats, on 2nd July 1973, Agnes Murray, aged 98 years, beloved wife of the late Alexander Shedden. Fortified by the Rites of the Holy Church. RIP.

SHERIDAN - Suddenly, at 31 St Margaret's Road, Ardrossan, on 30th June 1973, Agnes Breckenridge, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late James Sheridan, and dear mother of Senga.

SKEOCH - At Kilmarnock Infirmary, on 29th June 1973, Mary McKinstry, aged 50 years, wife of the late Charles Skeoch, and dear mother of Charles, 10 Ladyford Avenue, Kilwinning.

STEELE - Suddenly, at Ayrshire Central Hospital, on 30th June 1973, Jean Fullarton Hall, beloved wife of Robert Steele, 36 Galt Avenue, Irvine.

THOMSON - Suddenly, on 27th June 1973, at the home of his sister, 39 Main Street, Kilbirnie, Robert Young, dear brother of Agnes and Gavin, and husband of Ina Pirrie.

YOUNG - At Ballochmyle Hospital, Mauchline, on 4th July 1973, Robert Young, aged 68 years, 58 Titchfield Road, Troon. Funeral to Masonhill Crematorium, Ayr, today ( Friday ), friends wishing to attend please meet cortege at crematorium at 11am.


Susan

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The remaining Acknowledgements from 6th July 1973.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

BROWNE - Mrs Maureen Browne and family wish to thank all relations, friends and neighbours , too numerous to answer individually, for kind expressions of sympathy, floral tributes and Mass cards received in their recent sad bereavement; also Rev Canon Maxwell, Rev Father Flynn and Rev Father Giblin; Catholic Men's Society; St Vincent de Paul Society; management and staff fro ICI Ardeer, Detonator Department, ICI; thanks also to Drs Leahy and Smith and staff of ward3, Kilmarnock Infirmary; and to all who gave comfort and sympathy in so many ways. 69 Forde Crescent, Stevenston.

KELSO - Sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy, Mass cards and floral tributes; also many thanks to doctors for their kind attention, From the family of the late Elizabeth Kelso.

McLEAN - Mrs A McLean and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for kind expressions of sympathy and flowers received in their recent bereavement; also Dr Garven for unfailing attention; and a very special thanks is given to the Rev Ian Munro for the help and spiritual comfort he gave during this time; also SCS Ltd for funeral arrangements. 62 McKinlay Crescent, Irvine.

McRAE -Mrs Cathie McRae and family desire to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for kind expressions of sympathy received in their recent sad bereavement; also doctors and nurses of ward 3, Kilmarnock Infirmary and pavilion 11, Ayrshire Central Hospital; also R J Bond for funeral arrangements. 22 Nethermill Road, West Kilbride.

SMITH - Mrs Edna Smith, Barbara and the family of the late William Smith wish to thank most sincerely all good friends and neighbours for kind expressions of sympathy, letters , cards and flowers received in their recent sudden bereavement; great tribute is also paid to the Rev Iain R Munro for spiritual comfort and practical assistance; and to the staff from ICI, Ardeer for both their presence at the crematorium and their kindness over the past months. 3 Whyte Avenue, Irvine.


Susan

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Starting the In Memoriam notices now for 6th July 1973.

IN MEMORIAM

BARCLAY - In loving memory of my dear husband, John Barclay, who died 7th July 1972.
Deep in my heart you will always stay,
Loved and remembered every day.
Inserted by his loving wife Maggie, " Oakbank ", Glasgow Street, Kilbirnie.

BINGHAM - Treasured memories of our dear brother and uncle, Ralph, died 8th July 1971, the result of an accident.
We were not there to see you die,
To hold your hand and say goodbye.
But we will remember our whole life through,
The time we last spent with you.
Inserted by Edward, Margaret and family; Margaret, John and Yvonne.

BROWN - Memories of our dear parents, James Brown, died suddenly, 4th July 1972, and Janet Wilson, died 8th January 1973.
In our hearts you are always near,
Still loved, still missed, and ever dear.
Inserted by their loving family in Irvine.

BROWN - In loving memory of our dear brother, Jack, who died 9th July 1972.
Until we meet again.
Inserted by his brother and sisters.

CAMERON - In loving memory of my dear niece, Margaret McPhee, died 1st July 1959.
A golden heart stopped beating,
Two smiling eyes at rest,
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best.
Inserted by aunt Margaret, uncle Peter, Jane, Jim and family, 112 Ardoch Crecent, Stevenston.

CONN - Remembering with love our dear father and papa, Francis Conn, died 7th July 1969.
David, Isabell and family.

Fond memories of our dear dad and grandpa, Francis Conn, died 7th July 1969.
In our hearts, he rests with love.
Agnes, Bill, Billy and Susan.

Time slips by, but still you stay,
As near and dear as yesterday.
Mary, Tom and family.


DALLAS - In loving memory of our dear father, William Dallas, who died 3rd July 1968.
Treasured memories.
Inserted by all at 6 Ninian's Drive, Ardrossan, and Billy, May and boys, England.

A golden heart stopped beating,
Two willing hands are still,
The one who did so much for me,
Is resting at God's will.
I'll forget many things in my lifetime,
But dad, I won't forget you.
Inserted by his loving daughter Eleanor, Brian and wee Scott.

We mention your name,
And think of you often,
God bless you, dad,
You are never forgotten.
His loving daughter Mary, John and family.


DAVIDSON - Treasured memories of a dear husband, father and grandpop, died 27th June 1970.
To brighten the day and let you know,
You're thought of warmly and often.
Inserted by wife Peggy and family, grandchildren and great grandchildren, home and abroad, 65 Logan Drive, Troon.

DODDS - In loving memory of our dearly beloved Catherine, who died on the 7th June 1968.
Ever remembered till we meet again.
Inserted by Mum and Dad, 11 Kirkhall Drive, Ardrossan.


Susan

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Further In Memoriam notices from 6th July 1973.

IN MEMORIAM ( continued )

DUNLOP - In loving memory of our dear mother, Margaret W Y Dunlop, who died 8th July 1958.
Memories of you, we'll cherish forever,
Loving and always forgetting you never.
Chrissie and Betty.

We do not forget her, we never intend,
We think of her daily, and will to the end.
Margaret and Jina, 49 Church Street, Kilwinning.

GILMOUR - In loving memory of our son, James, died 6th July 1963, aged 3 1/2 years; also other loved ones.
As long as we live, we will cherish his name,
In memory we see him just the same.
For in our hearts, he is living yet,
We loved him too dearly to ever forget.
Mum, Dad, Alex, Doris and Joyce.

I miss your arms around my neck,
Your singing in my ear.
God knows how much I miss you,
And wish that you were here.
Auntie Mima.


KELLY - In loving memory of my dear father, James Kelly, died 8th July 1954; also my dear mother, Mary Welsh, died 14th December 1965.
No verse, no flowers, no tears can say,
How much we miss you every day.
William, Mary and family, 13 Montfode Drive, Ardrossan.

LAIRD - In loving memory of my dear mother, Barbara Smith, died 6th July 1967.
She wished no one a last farewell,
Nor even said goodbye,
She was gone before we knew it,
And only God knows why.
Inserted by son William, daughter Nan, son-in-law Edward and family.

LENNOX - In loving memory of my dear mother, Janet Kirk, died 8th July 1972; also my father, Andrew, died 28th October 1964; and sister, Charlotte, died 20th July 1964.
The house you left is lonely,
And I am lonely too.
God bless you, mother, I won't forget you.
Inserted by Mary, James and family.

To some you may be forgotten,
To others part of the past,
To us who loved and lost you,
Your memory will always last.
Inserted by Drena, Ian and family.

In loving memory of my dear mother, Janet Kirk, who died 8th July 1972.
Each leaf and flower may fade away,
The evening sun may set,
But the hearts that love and miss you,
Are the hearts that never forget.
Isa, Dez and family.

In loving memory of our dear mother, Janet Kirk, died 8th July 1972; also loved ones gone before.
Your end was sudden, mother,
You made us weep and cry,
But, oh, the saddest part of all,
We never said goodbye.
Inserted by Meg, John and family.

In God's care she rests above,
In our hearts she rests with love.
Robert, Betty and family.

We were not there to see you die,
To lift your head and say goodbye,
But we will remember our whole lives through,
The last few words we had with you.
Jimmy, Jeanette and family.

God knew that you were weary,
The hill was hard to climb,
He gently closed your eyelids, mum,
And whispered peace be thine.
Janet and Jennifer.


Susan