10/11/2025
Shared at the request of the family.
SCARROTT
(Banff)
Julia's husband David and her sister Audrey would like to extend their sincere, heartfelt thanks for the tremendous support and expressions of sympathy for the sudden loss of Julia. Great comfort has come from the lovely messages in cards, letters, flowers and online from family, friends, neighbours, Julia's former pupils, students and many colleagues throughout her working life.
Our special thanks to Jim Givan for leading Julia's funeral service at Banffshire East Church of Scotland, Macduff. Your comforting words and thoughtful reflections captured her spirit perfectly. We are deeply grateful for the time and care you gave to make the service so personal and meaningful. Our sincere thanks to the staff of A D Walker Funeral Services for their care, compassion and great professionalism. Thank you to Michael Wiseman for expertly compiling the excellent slide show depicting highlights of Julia's life. Thank you also to the Banff Springs Hotel for the excellent service, providing lovely teas in a warm and welcoming setting to share our memories. Our sincere thanks also to Audrey Smart for the most beautiful floral arrangements, to Raymond Wilson for the lovely playing of the church organ and to Sandy Shearer for his expert piping at the Kirk and at Myrus.
Thank you to all who paid their last respects at the Kirk and Cemetery and who gave so generously to the collection, raising £1,000 for the Stroke Unit at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. The staff of the Stroke Unit provided the most wonderful care and compassion in the 7 days that Julia spent there.
We have lost our true 'jewel' and will forever treasure the love, fun and support Julia relentlessly gave. The shine of her personality will always be with us.