MacGregor Family Funeral Directors

02/04/2026

Roanld Leishman
8 June 1967 - 13 March 2026
Aged 59 years

Known to most simply as Ronnie, Ronald Leishman, born on 8 June 1967, passed away on 13 March 2026 at the age of 59.

Ronnie was the beloved son of William and Elizabeth Leishman and the youngest of the Leishman children. He was predeceased by his siblings Catherine (Ka), John, William (Will), and James, and is survived by Archie, Janette, George (Geordie), Robert, Andrew (Andy), and Elizabeth (Libby), who will remember him with great affection.

Raised locally, Ronnie attended Chapelside Primary School before going on to Airdrie Academy. From an early age he developed the strong work ethic that would define much of his life. Ronnie went on to build his career as both an HGV driver and bus driver, jobs that suited his hardworking nature and sense of responsibility.

Above all else, Ronnie was a proud and devoted father to Jordan and Caitlyn, who were at the very heart of his life.

Outside of work, Ronnie enjoyed the simple pleasures that brought people together. He was a loyal supporter of Glasgow Rangers, rarely missing the chance to follow his team. He was also a well-known and familiar face in the Rams Head in Airdrie, where many friendships were formed over the years and where he was always welcomed.

Ronnie will be remembered as a hardworking, straightforward and loyal man, someone who valued family, friendship and community.

Funeral Detail

The funeral service will take place on Saturday 4 April 2026, with a service at Coats Funeral Home at 10:00am, thereafter to Holytown Crematorium.

The family warmly invite all who knew Ronnie to return with them afterwards to The Moy Hall, where there will be a further opportunity to gather together, share memories, and celebrate Ronnie’s life.

02/04/2026

Kieron Porteous
15.11.82 - 26.3.26
Aged 43 years.

Kieron, better known as Kierdo to all his family and friends, passed away suddenly on 26th March 2026.

Kieron was a much loved son, partner, brother, brother in law, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to so many. Those who knew Kieron will remember him as happy, friendly, easy to like and always ready for a party.

Although Kieron's life was far too short, he leaves behind countless memories which will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Kieron's family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and all the staff in Ward 18 Monklands Hospital, for their outstanding care over the last 6 months. They became Kieron's friends and he thought so highly of them.

Requiem Mass will be held on Friday 10th of April in St. Augustine's R.C. Church followed by committal and burial rites in Coltswood Cemetery.

31/03/2026

Karen McMartin
9th February 1963 – 24th March 2026
Aged 63

It is with great sadness that we announce the funeral details for the late Karen McMartin, who passed away on 24th March 2026. A devoted wife, loving mother and cherished gran, Karen will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.

Karen’s funeral service will be held in Coats Funeral Home on Monday 6th April at 11:00am, followed by committal at New Monkland Cemetery.

31/03/2026

LITTLEJOHN, Elizabeth, aged 75 years:

With sadness we publish the funeral arrangements for the late Mrs Elizabeth Littlejohn who passed away in University Hospital Wishaw on 10th March 2026.

Funeral Arrangements:

Friday 3rd April 2026:

There will be celebration of life service at Thornlie Funeral Home at 11am and thereafter a short ceremony of committal in Cambusnethan Cemetery

The family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the outpouring of love and support received and warmly invite you to return to Dalziel Park Hotel and Golf Club for refreshments and to further celebrate Elizabeth’s life.

Elizabeth’s family have requested family flowers only; donations in lieu of flowers will be uplifted after the service in Thornlie Funeral Home where any contribution that you are able to make will be given to the amazing work of MS Society Scotland in memory of Elizabeth.

Elizabeth Littlejohn
1950 - 2026

31/03/2026

RUSSELL, Elizabeth Hislop, aged 72 years:

It is with sadness that we publish the funeral arrangements for the late Elizabeth Hislop Russell, best known as Liz, who passed away in accident and emergency of University Hospital Wishaw on 17th March 2026.

Liz was born at home in Craigneuk on 7th March 1954 to her loving parents, Martha and Robert (Rab) Russell. She was the third of five children, with siblings Alec, Ruby, Fiona, and Robert, all of whom she shared a close and special bond throughout her life; Liz was very close to Alec who is also sadly no longer with us.

Liz was raised between the Craigneuk and Pather communities with her main childhood home being on Striven Crescent. It was from here she attended school, and later progressed to Wishaw Central for her secondary education.

Throughout her life, Liz worked in a variety of roles: as a clippy, in Fyfe’s banana factory and as a well known cleaner in Tesco. No matter the job, she always gave her all and made friends wherever she went.

She found love with Alexander Park Shields, the man she would later marry. Sadly, Alexander passed away on the 17th of July, 2003, and with this she lost her best friend.

Liz’s greatest pride and joy was her family. She was a devoted mother to Arlene, Marieche, Alexander, and Dale and she was a truly fantastic mum in every sense. She gave everything of herself to this role and always put her children first. She wasn’t just their mother, but their best friend, always there when they needed her.

She warmly welcomed Steven, Dario and Kirsty into the family, loving each of them as her own.

Becoming a grandmother brought her immense happiness. She adored Louis, Sean, Jay, Mackenzie, Olivia, Callum, and Sienna. She was a wonderful Nana, a constant source of love and support, especially when the children were younger, and she absolutely cherished every one of them.

She also welcomed their partners (Melissa, Morgan, Lynsay, and Cerys) into the family with open arms, and was overjoyed to become a great-grandmother to Freddie, Lottie, Rayne, Eleni and Terry. She loved each of her grandchildren and great grandchildren and that love was wholeheartedly returned from them.

Liz was someone who loved the simple things in life. She enjoyed watching NCIS, and her Christmas channels and festive films. She had a strong personality, spoke her mind, and was always true to herself. She was a great cook, known especially for her amazing pork chops and stovies and will be remembered for the love that she had for her rescue dog, Lucy.

Music was another of her joys. She loved country and western, especially The Eagles, Daniel O’Donnell, and Kenny Rogers, along with many others.
She was well known for her 20 club, Vicks, and her trademark leopard print; all little things that made her who she was.

But above all, Liz was loving, loyal, and incredibly proud of her family. She was not only a mother, mother in law, Nana and great-grandmother, but also a sister, sister-in-law, auntie, neighbour, colleague, and friend.
She was a woman deeply loved by so many, and she will be missed more than words can ever truly express.

Funeral Arrangements:

Liz will repose at home on Glasgow Road from the afternoon of Wednesday 8th April.

Friday 10th April 2026:

The hearse and funeral cortège will depart from Liz’s home on Glasgow Road at 12.10am and will proceed to Thornlie Funeral Home for an 12.30am Celebration of life service.

Thereafter, there will be a short ceremony of committal in Cambusnethan Cemetery where Liz will be interred alongside the late Alexander who passed away in 2003.

Arlene, Marieche, Alexander and Dale would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the outpouring of care and support received with a special thanks also extended to the paramedics and Accident and Emergency nursing and medical staff who attended to Liz and for the outstanding level of care provided.

The family warmly invite you to return with them to the Houldsworth Bowling Club for refreshments and to further remember and to celebrate Liz’s 72 years of life.

Elizabeth Hislop Russell
1954 - 2026

31/03/2026

WATT, Maryann, aged 66 years:

It is with sadness that we publish the funeral arrangements for the late Mrs Maryann Watt, of Shotts, who unexpectedly passed away at home on Quarry Street on 23rd March 2026.

Maryann was born on 18th May 1959 to her loving parents, Jean and John Mitchell. She was raised in Fauldhouse alongside her siblings as the eldest of the eight Mitchell children. She was predeceased by her baby sister Susan, brothers Jason and Alan, and is survived by sisters Nancy, Marion, Joanne, and her brother John.

From a young age, Maryann was the heart of her family. By just 10 years old, she was already cooking full three-course meals and helping care for her younger brothers and sisters. As a teenager, she worked in a fish n chips van, but her greatest role was always within her family; being the glue that held everyone together.

She met the love of her life, John Watt, of Shotts, who she married on 12th February 1982 in Calderhead Parish Church, Shotts. Together, they built their life together on Quarry Street, where they raised their three children: Michelle born on 15th October 1976, John (John John) born on 6th August 1979 and Nicola born on 9th November 1982.

She was a devoted and loving mum; truly a “feeder” who was always making sure no one ever left her home hungry. She created countless cherished memories with her children, including many happy family holidays to Butlins.

She warmly welcomed her daughter-in-law Carrie and son-in-law David into the family and was a proud and adoring granny to Emily (13) and Eva (10), who were the absolute centre of her world. She also had a special place in her heart for the family dogs, Luna and Minnie.

Maryann was a daughter-in-law to the late Jimmy and Jean Watt. Although she never had the chance to know Jean, she was very fond of Jimmy and lovingly cared for him in his later years when he came to live with the family.

She was also a sister in law, auntie, neighbour and friend who will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Maryann was known for her straight-talking nature, her warm heart, and her great sense of humour. She loved Glasgow Rangers, enjoyed a good blether, and was always the person people turned to when something was wrong; she always ready with advice and always convinced she was right.

In her later years, she enjoyed playing online bingo, watching TikToks, and browsing Amazon for her latest finds. She also found simple joy in sitting in her back garden, feeding the birds.

Despite facing declining health, including kidney failure and painful fractures in her lower back, Maryann bore everything with strength and rarely complained.

Her sudden passing at home has left a huge void in the lives of all who knew and loved her.

Funeral Arrangements:

Wednesday 8th April 2026:

There will be a viewing and family evening in Thornlie Funeral Home, Wishaw, between 6-8pm to which extended family and friends are most welcome to attend.

Tuesday 14th April 2026:

The hearse and funeral cortege will leave the family home on Quarry Street at 11am and proceed directly to Holytown crematorium for an 11.30am celebration of life service.

John, Michelle, John, Nicola, would like to thank each of you for the warm expressions of sympathy and support received and warmly invite all relatives, friends, and neighbours to join them afterwards at the Thirty Two Club, Shotts, to continue celebrating Mary-Ann’s 66 years of life.

Maryann Watt
1959 - 2026
Simply the Best

30/03/2026

QUINCEY, (née Buntin), Jennifer, aged 37 years:

It is with great sadness that we announce the funeral arrangements for the late Mrs Jennifer Quincey, known to most as Jenni, who passed away on 13th March 2026 at University Hospital Monklands.

Jenni was born in The Rottenrow Hospital, Glasgow, to her loving mother, Janet, on 25th May 1988. She lived in various places including Denniston, East Kilbride and Newton Mearns and was educated at Greenhills Primary School in East Kilbride and later attended Mearns Castle High for her Secondary education.

From a young age, Jenni had a caring and compassionate nature. She loved spending time in nursery groups, clubs at school and being in the company of others.

While studying Psychology at the University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, she also worked in various pubs and nursing homes. Her passion for helping others led her to a career in care after graduation where she worked in several nursing homes and care centres, with a particular dedication to supporting those living with Alzheimer’s. Her commitment and kindness saw her progress to Acting Manager of Aran nursing home and later, at the age of 28, she was employed as Manager of Pleyfauld Very Sheltered Housing in Inverurie; helping it to transition from sheltered housing to very sheltered housing to provide greater support to service users.

Jenni met her beloved husband, David Quincey during her university years. They were married at The Corinthian in Glasgow, with Christina as bridesmaid and Daniel as best man. They enjoyed a wonderful honeymoon in Gran Canaria before settling in Renfrew and later Coatbridge, where they made memories that were shared with their cherished pets, Django and, more recently, their kitten Bob.

Jenni was a devoted wife, a loving daughter, and a loyal friend to many. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures, especially watching her favourite television programmes such as Homes Under the Hammer, Married at First Sight, and various talent shows.

She was also a much-loved daughter-in-law to Anne and John Quincey, and sister-in-law to Lesley.

Tragically, just a year after her wedding in 2016, Jenni suffered a stroke in 2017. Despite her strength and resilience, her health gradually declined, and she passed away peacefully in the ICU at University Hospital Monklands.

David, Janet, and the family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the nursing and medical staff at University Hospital Monklands, and to everyone involved in Jenni’s care. They are also deeply grateful to all relatives, friends, and neighbours for the overwhelming love and support received during this difficult time.

All are warmly invited to join the family for the celebration of Jenni’s life at Holytown Crematorium, followed by a gathering at The Mint, Academy Street, Coatbridge.
The family kindly ask that those attending wear a touch of purple in Jenni’s memory.

Funeral Arrangements:

Friday 3rd April 2026:

The hearse and funeral cortège will depart from Jenni and David’s home at 3pm and will proceed to Holytown Crematorium for a 3.30 pm celebration of live service.

Afterwards, you are warmly invited to join the family at The Mint in Coatbridge for refreshments and to further celebrate Jenni’s life.

Please wear a touch of purple.

For those unable to attend in person, the service will be streamed and can be accessed via the following link, username and passcode:

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Jennifer Quincey
1988 - 2026

30/03/2026

Tommy Simpson
27th September 1954 - 18th March 2026
Aged 71 years

It is with great sadness we announce the funeral details of Tommy Simpson who passed away on the 18th of March 2026. Tommy will be sorely missed by his loving family and close friends.

A funeral service will be held at Holytown Crematorium on Friday 3rd April 2026 at 12:30pm followed by a celebration of Tommy’s life at the Tudor Hotel in Airdrie. The family invite everyone to attend the Tudor for tea and sandwiches and to reflect on all the great memories they have of Tommy.

30/03/2026

Bernardette McNeilly (‘B’)
20th July 1957 – 14th March 2026
Aged 68

It is with great sadness that we announce the funeral arrangements for the late Bernardette McNeilly, known to many as ‘B’, who passed away peacefully at St Andrew’s Hospice on 14th March 2026. A devoted mother, loving grandmother, sister, aunt, neighbour and friend, Bernardette will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.

Berardette's funeral service will be held in Coats Funeral Home on Tuesday 31st March at 10am followed by committal at Old Monkland Cemetery.

29/03/2026

Peter Bennett
03 March 1947 – 16th March 2026
Aged 79

It is with great sadness we announce the funeral details for the late Mr Peter Bennett who died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on 16th March 2026.

Peter was born in Coatbridge, raised in Greenend and Kirkshaws, to his parents Peter Bennett and Annie Barbour. A much loved brother to Brian, Gerard, AnneMarie, Martin and Marie Louise. Peter attended St Patrick’s and St Mary’s Primary School, before going on to St Mary’s High School.

In 1961, aged just 14, Peter met the love of his life, Agnes Coulter, and they went on to marry on 31st August 1966. Together they built a wonderful life and home, moving to Hillcrest Avenue almost 50 years ago.

Peter was a devoted and proud dad to his five children, Peter, John, Arlene, Louise and Christopher, and a loving grandad to Jake, Dale, Emily, Ciaran, Liam, Ellie, Kayden, Maddison, Ayda and Raya, as well as a cherished great-grandad to Abel.

Peter loved his holidays, especially trips to Ireland, Belmullet, and enjoyed relaxing with the television, with snooker always being his sport of choice.

Above all else, Peter’s greatest love and pride was always his family, who meant the world to him and will miss him more than words can say.

Peter’s funeral service will take place on Thursday 2nd April 2026 at Coats Funeral Home at 11am, followed thereafter by a short ceremony of committal at Holytown Crematorium.

The family warmly invite you to return to The Tudor Hotel afterwards for refreshments and a further opportunity to celebrate and commemorate Peter’s life.

Family flowers only please.

29/03/2026

27/03/2026

Catherine Murphy (Catrina)
16th November 1968 – 11th March 2026
Aged 57

With great sadness we announce the passing of Catherine Murphy, best known as Catrina, who passed away on 11th March 2026. A devoted mother to Robbie, Craig and Cameron, a loving grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, colleague, neighbour and friend, Catrina will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.

Catrina’s funeral service will be held in Coats Funeral Home on Monday 30th March 2026 at 10:00am, followed by committal at New Monkland Cemetery.