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Brian Smith Funeral Services is a local, family-run business offering compassionate support to families, based in Peterculter, Banchory and Aboyne.

26/02/2026

It is with kind permission from the family that we share the following acknowledgement:

HEPBURN
(Tarland/Hatton)

Marshall and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy received by way of cards, flowers, phone calls, messages and support following the sad loss of Jennifer (Jen). Special thanks to all the staff at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Woodend Stroke Rehab Unit for their care, to Jeff Diack for his comforting service, to Brian Smith Funeral Services for the arrangements, to the staff at Baldarroch Chapel, to Tarland Tearooms for the lovely refreshments served at the MacRobert Hall and finally to all who paid their last respects at the chapel and graveside and generously donated £1500 to be split between the MS Society and Poppy Appeal.

25/02/2026

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MacWILLIAM
(Banchory)

Peacefully after a long period of time in ICU/HDU, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, on Saturday, February 21, 2026, Dave aged 63. Beloved husband to Diane, a much-loved father to Connie and Joanne, father-in-law, son, brother, friend and former colleague to many. Service in Baldarroch Crematorium, Crathes on Thursday, March 19 at 1:00pm, to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu can be made to Staff at ARI ICU and Braemar Mountain Rescue. Bright colours encouraged.

24/02/2026

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INGLIS
(Montrose/Aberdeen/Inverness/Aboyne)

Sadly, whilst surrounded by her family, at Bellfield Care Home, Banchory, on Monday, February 2, 2026, Betty (Bette), in her 96th year. Loving wife of the late Bob (Curly), beloved mum of Susan and Ray, caring mother-in-law, granny, great granny and a good friend to many. Funeral service in Baldarroch Crematorium, Crathes, on Tuesday, March 3 at 1.00pm to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations if desired at the chapel exit to Bellfield Care Home.

24/02/2026

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BEGG
(Lumphanan)

Hilda and family would like to sincerely thank all relatives and friends for their sympathy, cards, flowers, messages, telephone calls and support following the sudden passing of Brian.
They would also like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Shaun McCombie and staff at Brian Smith Funeral Services for their continued care, support and compassion at this very difficult time, to the Reverend Holly Smith and Heather Morrison MBE for their lovely words and kindness at Brian’s funeral service, and to the British Legion in Banchory for the lovely teas. Finally, thank you to all those who paid their final respects to Brian at the church and graveside and for the generous donations received totalling £974.20 to be donated to Aboyne Medical Practice.

23/02/2026

It is with kind permission from the family that we share the following acknowledgement:

ADAMS
(Ballogie)

The family of the late Stewart Adams would like to thank all who sent messages, flowers, cards and supported them over the past few weeks. A special thanks to Ward 114 Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aboyne Medical Centre Team including the staff in the community hospital and Rachel the MacMilllan nurse for the treatment and care they gave Stewart. We would also like to thank Celebrant Heather Morrison and Andrew Read at Brian Smith Funeral Services for a special, sensitive and comforting service at Baldarroch Crematorium and to James Cooper who braved the bad weather to play the pipes. A total of £250 was raised at the service for Cancer Research, McMillan Cancer Support and Aboyne Community Hospital. Further donations were sent directly to the charities above.

23/02/2026

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MURRAY
(Banchory)

Peacefully at Alastrean House, Tarland, on Saturday, February 14, 2026, Gladys, aged 100 years. Cherished wife of the late Douglas, a loving mum to Evelyn, Brian, Alistair and the late Dougie, Audrey, Gladys and Edwin, a dear mother-in-law, caring nana, granny, grandma to all her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren and a friend to many. Funeral service to be held at Banchory East Church on Wednesday, March 4 at 11:30am, thereafter to Banchory Churchyard. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations if desired can be made at the church door to Alastrean House.

20/02/2026

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VICKERS
(Lumphanan)

Sadly, at home, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Peter Charles, aged 83 years. Loving husband to Pam, loving dad, grandad and good friend to many. Funeral service in Baldarroch Crematorium, Crathes, on Tuesday, March 10 at 2.30pm to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations if desired can be made to Peter’s chosen charities at the chapel exit.

19/02/2026

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THOMSON
(Lumphanan/Drumoak)

Wendy and Michael’s family would like to sincerely thank all relatives and friends for their sympathy, cards, flowers, messages, telephone calls and support following the sudden passing of our beloved Mike.
They would also like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Sean Findlay and staff at Brian Smith Funeral Services for their continued care, support and compassion at this very difficult time, to Jan Hughes for her lovely words and kindness at Mikes funeral service, the Milton Brasserie for the lovely teas and all the staff at Baldarroch Crematorium. Finally thank you to all those who paid their final respects for Mike at Baldarroch Crematorium and for the generous donations received totalling £660 to be donated to Scottish SPCA, Drumoak in Mikes memory for his love of animals. I will endure a lifetime of missing you, for the privilege of loving you my rock and wonderful partner.

14/02/2026

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THOMSON
(Lumphanan)

Peacefully at Annesley House Nursing Home, Torphins on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Irene Lister Thomson, aged 84 years. Much loved wife to the late Ian, loving mum to Neil and Calum, mother-in-law to Barbie, grandmother to Brandon, and a good friend to many. Funeral service to be held at Baldarroch Crematorium, Crathes on Friday, February 20 at 1:00pm to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, to Activities at Annesley House Nursing Home.

13/02/2026

It is with kind permission from the family that we share the following acknowledgement:

HALFACRE
(Banchory)

Jamie, Laura, Jack, Gordon and family would like to sincerely thank all relatives and friends for their sympathy, cards, flowers, messages, telephone calls and support following the sudden passing of Nicola.
The family would also like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Sean and staff at Brian Smith Funeral Services for their continued care, support and compassion at this very difficult time, to Brenda Reid for her lovely words at Nicola’s funeral service, to The Secret Garden, Aboyne for the beautiful floral arrangements, to James Cooper Bagpiping, to the Milton Brasserie, and to all the staff at Baldarroch Crematorium. Finally, thank you to all who paid their final respects at Baldarroch Crematorium and for the generous donations received, allowing a total of £700 to be donated to Charlie House in Nicola’s memory. We will endure a lifetime of missing you, for the privilege of loving our beautiful mum.

12/02/2026

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MACPHERSON
(Finzean)

Peacefully at Eastleigh Care Home, Peterculter, on Monday, February 2, 2026, Sheila, aged 85 years. Devoted wife of the late Rob, a much loved mum and granny, and a great friend to many. Cremation private. A celebration of Sheila’s life to follow.

12/02/2026

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KEITH
(Banchory/Kintore/Shetland)

Peacefully at Alastrean Care Home, whilst surrounded by his family, on Sunday, February 1, 2026, Alexander (Sandy) aged 89 years. Loving Dad to Ian, Lynda, David and the late Allan, father-in-law to Lynn, Roy and Astrid, Granda, Great Granda, Brother and Uncle. Funeral Private at Sandy’s request. Sadly Missed. The family would like to thank the staff at Alastrean Care Home for the excellent care they gave to Sandy.

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Banchory
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