Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors Ltd

Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors Ltd Funeral Directors in Huntly and Macduff and all surrounding area. 24 hour assistance! Over 30 years experience to help your family at your time of need

Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors Ltd is an appointed representative of Golden Charter Limited trading as Golden Charter Funeral Plans which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN:965279).

With kind permission from Rose’s family:EWEN(Cornhill)Alan, Ronnie, Eddie and all the family wish to thank relatives, fr...
28/04/2026

With kind permission from Rose’s family:

EWEN
(Cornhill)

Alan, Ronnie, Eddie and all the family wish to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for the heartfelt expressions of sympathy received following the sad loss of their precious mum Rose. Sincere thanks to Ian Esslemont Funeral Services and his team for their invaluable guidance, compassion and professionalism in arranging both services. To the Reverand John Gow for conducting a most personal and uplifting service and to Shirley Copland the church organist. Special thanks to Lotus Petal Florist, Keith for their exquisite floral tributes and to The Banff Springs Hotel for providing a beautiful afternoon tea. The family also thank all the wonderful staff in Weston View Care Home where Rose lived for the last four years.
Finally, many thanks to all who attended the service celebrating Rose's life donating £984.27 for Weston View Comfort Fund and The Hay Memorial Hall, Cornhill.
Many thanks to everyone.

With kind permission from Bruce’s family:SHAND(Gartly/South Corncatterach)Suddenly at Weston View Care Home, Keith, on S...
24/04/2026

With kind permission from Bruce’s family:

SHAND
(Gartly/South Corncatterach)
Suddenly at Weston View Care Home, Keith, on Sunday, April 19, 2026, Bruce Alexander, aged 75 years, dear son of the late Hector and Mabel, much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Funeral Service in West Gordon Church, Rhynie on Friday, May 1 at 11am thereafter to Rhynie Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at church door in aid of Alzheimer Scotland.

With kind permission from Margaret’s family:LEVENIE(Inverboyndie)The family of the late Margaret wish to thank all relat...
23/04/2026

With kind permission from Margaret’s family:

LEVENIE
(Inverboyndie)
The family of the late Margaret wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of cards, calls, messages and flowers received following her sad passing. Special thanks to Chalmers Hospital for their kind care and attention, to Robin Wiseman for his comforting and personal service, to Audrey for the beautiful floral tributes and to Ian Esslemont Funeral Services (Macduff) for their professional and compassionate arrangements. Finally, to all who joined us at Deveronside Social Club to remember Margaret and share their memories - we thank you all.

With kind permission from Fiona’s family:PIRIE(Huntly)Suddenly at home on Monday, April 20, 2026, Fiona Margaret Pirie, ...
23/04/2026

With kind permission from Fiona’s family:

PIRIE

(Huntly)

Suddenly at home on Monday, April 20, 2026, Fiona Margaret Pirie, aged 79 years, much loved mum, mother-in-law, granny, great granny and sister. Funeral private at her own request.

With kind permission from Lesley’s family: DEY(Huntly)Peacefully at Alexander Scott’s Hospital, with her loving family ...
20/04/2026

With kind permission from Lesley’s family:

DEY
(Huntly)
Peacefully at Alexander Scott’s Hospital, with her loving family and staff by her side, on Thursday, April 9, 2026, Lesley, aged 89 years, beloved wife of 66 years to George, precious mum of Julie, treasured mother-in-law to Graeme, devoted grandma to Ryan and Lewis, a dear sister and sister-in-law. Funeral service in Huntly Cairnie Glass Church, Church Street, Huntly on Wednesday, April 29 at 11am thereafter to Huntly Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the church door in aid of Alexander Scott’s Hospital.

With kind permission from Brooke’s family:MacDonald(Macduff)Ewan, Gill, Murdo and their extended families would like to ...
20/04/2026

With kind permission from Brooke’s family:

MacDonald

(Macduff)

Ewan, Gill, Murdo and their extended families would like to thank all relatives, friends, neighbours and colleagues for the overwhelming expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of cards, calls, messages and flowers received on the sad passing of their dear daughter, sister, granddaughter, great granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend - Brooke. Our heartfelt thanks to CCU at RHCYP and the Oncology ward at RACH for their outstanding care which Brooke (and her family) received. To Robin Wiseman for the comforting and personal service, to Audrey Smart for the absolutely beautiful floral tributes and the Banff Springs Hotel for the lovely teas. Sincere thanks to Ian Esslemont Funeral Services (Macduff) for their empathy and compassion, (which went above and beyond) given to Brooke and her family. Finally, to all who paid their last respects at the hall and graveside, who generously donated £ 2653.00 to CCU RHCYP & Oncology RACH. Brooke is a star who will forever shine down on us all.

With kind permission from Rose’s family:EWEN(Cornhill)Peacefully at Weston View Care Home, Keith with three generations ...
13/04/2026

With kind permission from Rose’s family:

EWEN
(Cornhill)
Peacefully at Weston View Care Home, Keith with three generations of her family by her side on Saturday, April 11, 2026, Rose, nee Thain, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Willie, much loved mum of Alan, Ronnie and Eddie, dear mother-in-law, loving granny and great granny. Funeral Service in Cornhill Church on Tuesday, April 21 at 1pm. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at church door in aid of Hay Memorial Hall and Weston View Care Home Comfort Fund.

With kind permission from Lesley’s family:DEY(Huntly)Peacefully at Alexander Scott’s Hospital, with her loving family an...
10/04/2026

With kind permission from Lesley’s family:

DEY
(Huntly)
Peacefully at Alexander Scott’s Hospital, with her loving family and staff by her side, on Thursday, April 9, 2026, Lesley, aged 89 years, beloved wife of 66 years to George, precious mum of Julie, treasured mother-in-law to Graeme, devoted grandma to Ryan and Lewis, a dear sister and sister-in-law. Funeral arrangements later.

With kind permission from Billy’s family:MILNE(Backshalloch, Mulben)Peacefully at home, with his family by his side, on ...
10/04/2026

With kind permission from Billy’s family:

MILNE
(Backshalloch, Mulben)
Peacefully at home, with his family by his side, on Friday, April 10, 2026, Billy, aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Ella, much loved dad of Audrey, Mo and Willie, loving granda to Angus, Bronwyn, Shona, Charlotte, Cameron and Catrina. Funeral private at his own request.

With kind permission from Marc’s family:COOPER(Huntly) Jennifer, Mike, Rich & Kat along with our family would like to sa...
09/04/2026

With kind permission from Marc’s family:

COOPER

(Huntly)


Jennifer, Mike, Rich & Kat along with our family would like to say thank you to Ian Esslemont and his team for their care and support in arranging everything, we would also like to thank Nicola Johnstone for the truly perfect and beautiful service she provided, we would also like to thank everyone for the messages, love and support since Marc died. Finally, to all those who attended Marc’s funeral and generously donated £111.50 to Archie, it meant so very much to our family. Thank you.

With kind permission from Margaret’s family:LEVENIE(Inverboyndie)Peacefully at Chalmers Hospital, Banff on Saturday, Apr...
08/04/2026

With kind permission from Margaret’s family:

LEVENIE
(Inverboyndie)
Peacefully at Chalmers Hospital, Banff on Saturday, April 4, 2026, Margaret Levenie (nee Gray), aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late William J. Levenie, (Wellum), much loved mam, mother-in-law, granny, great-granny and sister. Funeral private at her own request. Anyone who wishes to celebrate Margaret’s life are welcome to join us at Deveronside Social Club on Tuesday, April 14 at 2.30pm.

PLEASE NOTE FOR BROOKE’S FUNERAL TO ENTER THROUGH DEVERON SUITE PATIO ENTRANCE - MANY THANKS With kind permission from B...
04/04/2026

PLEASE NOTE FOR BROOKE’S FUNERAL TO ENTER THROUGH DEVERON SUITE PATIO ENTRANCE - MANY THANKS

With kind permission from Brooke’s family:

MacDonald
(Macduff)
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beautiful daughter, surrounded with love, at Edinburgh Children’s Hospital on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Brooke Emma Kewley, aged 8 years, loving daughter of Ewan and Gill, fun loving sister to Murdo and Harley dog, much loved granddaughter, great-granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend. A Celebration of Brooke’s life will be held in the Banff Springs Hotel, Banff on Monday, April 13 at 11am thereafter to Myrus Cemetery. All welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at service in aid of the Critical Care Unit RHCYP Edinburgh and the Oncology/Haematology ward RACH.

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3 Chapel Street
Huntly
AB548BS

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+441466792874

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