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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.

19/02/2026

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

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

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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.

12/02/2026

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LESLIE
(Ballater)

Peacefully at home on Sunday, January 18, 2026, Annabella, aged 93 years. Loving wife to the late Alistair, caring mum to Alistair, much loved granny, cousin and friend. Service in Baldarroch Crematorium, Crathes, on Thursday, February 19 at 1.00pm to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Donations if desired at the chapel exit door to Ballater Health Clinic.

11/02/2026

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THOMPSON
(Banchory)

Peacefully at Glen O’ Dee Hospital, Banchory on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, Doreen, aged 79 years. A much loved mum to Chris and Jason, a dear mother-in-law, grandma and friend to many. Service in Baldarroch Chapel, Crathes on Wednesday, February 25 at 10:00am, thereafter to Banchory Churchyard. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations if desired can be made to Friends of Glen O’ Dee Hospital.

06/02/2026

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PRINGLE
(Ballater)

Peacefully after a short illness at Aboyne Hospital, on Saturday, January 17, 2026, Robert J.M. Pringle. He has now been laid to rest with his beloved wife.

06/02/2026

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CHARLES
(Tarland)

Peacefully at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, on Friday, January 16, 2026, Margaret, aged 84 years and peacefully at Glen O’ Dee Hospital, Banchory, on Monday, February 2, 2026, Roy aged 90 years.
Much loved parents to Julie, Roddy and the late Craig and loving grandparents to Amy, Luke, Ben, Lucía and Clem. The service for Margaret and Roy will be held in Baldarroch Crematorium, Crathes, on Friday, February 13 at 2:30pm, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Society and Friends of Glen O’ Dee Hospital at the chapel door. The family would like to thank the staff of ward 109, ARI, and Glen O’ Dee Hospital for the excellent care they gave to Margaret and Roy.

04/02/2026

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STEWART
(Peterculter)

The family of the late Bert Stewart would like to thank all who sent messages and have supported them over the past few weeks. Special thanks to the staff of Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Community Nurses, Peterculter Medical Centre and the staff of Coronation Court for all the care they have provided Bert, to Rev Shuna Dicks for a caring and comforting service, to Jack at Brian Smith Funeral Services for his care and support, to Baldarroch Crematorium and The Cults Hotel. Thanks to all the family and friends who took the time to celebrate Bert’s life. A total of £776 was raised for “A Bear named Buttony”. Thank you all so much for your generosity.

03/02/2026

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MCGILLIVRAY

Sadly, at Grandholm Care Home, Aberdeen, on Thursday, January 1, 2026, Kenneth McGillivray (Kenny), aged 77 years, passed away peacefully. Dearly loved father of Kyle, Shannia and Lauren, much-loved and cherished grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. Funeral service in Aberdeen Crematorium, Hazlehead (East Chapel) on Tuesday, February 10 at 11.30am to which all family and friends are respectfully invited.

02/02/2026

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

BROWN

Evelyn, Julie and Debbie would like to thank all family and friends for the sympathy extended to them by way of cards, flowers, messages, visits and food parcels following the sudden and sad loss of Doug. Grateful thanks to the paramedics for their outstanding care and attention. Our thanks to Celebrant Karen Farquhar for her kind words and excellent eulogy which captured Doug so well. Special thanks to Shaun and colleagues at Brian Smith Funeral Services for taking such good care of Doug and to the Palm Court Hotel for the teas. Finally, thank you to all who came to pay their final respects to Doug and who generously donated £1217 to the Scottish Police Benevolent Fund.

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Banchory
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http://www.briansmithfuneralservices.co.uk/

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