Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors Ltd

13/03/2026

With kind permission from Brian’s family:
KELLAS

(Huntly)

Nicola and her family would like to thank all relatives, friends, neighbours and colleagues for the numerous kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of cards, calls, messages and flowers following the sad passing of Brian. Special thanks to Roxburghe House, Huntly Health Centre and community nurses for the care and attention given to him (and his family) – it was second to none. To Janet Donnelly for her beautiful and fitting ceremony, to St Rufus Church for allowing the ceremony to be held in their beautiful church, to Lotus Petals for the magnificent floral tributes, and to Spud the Piper for his wonderful piping. Sincere thanks to Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors for making Brian’s arrangements personal to him and thinking outside the box, it went so well. Finally, to the many who came to show their respects at the church and generously donated £ 2581.30 to Friends of Jubilee Hospital. Brian is already so sadly missed.

12/03/2026

Here are some more memorial candles. If you’d like to submit a candle for a loved one, you can do so by clicking the link below.

https://gbnf.online/301298

11/03/2026

With kind permission from Pamela’s family:

WALLER
(Forgue)
Peacefully at Deveron Way Care Home, Huntly on Sunday, February 22, Pamela, aged 90 years, formerly of Kirkburn, Forgue, dear sister of Tony. Funeral service at Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors Chapel, Chapel Street, Huntly on Thursday March 19 at 12 noon thereafter to Forgue cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired may be given at chapel door in aid of Faith Misson and CLC.

11/03/2026

With kind permission from Alex’s family:

DAVIDSON
(Stoneywood/Banff)
Peacefully at A.R.I. on Friday, March 6, 2026, Alex, aged 83 years, dear brother of Bill and uncle to Gail and Joanne. Funeral private.

06/03/2026

We’d like to thank everyone who’s created a virtual candle for their loved one so far.
Here are some more memorial candles. If you’d like to submit a candle for a loved one, you can do so by clicking the link below.

https://gbnf.online/301298

04/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who’s submitted a memorial candle so far. We’ve now started to create your personalised virtual candle posts, and they’ll begin to appear on our page shortly.

If you don't see your candle yet, please don't worry, we’ll share it soon. If you’d like to submit a candle for a loved one, you can do so by clicking the link below.

https://gbnf.online/301298

03/03/2026

Supporting the community - isn’t that what it’s all about.

Just a thanks to our friends and sponsors at Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors Ltd who had a table of eleven in for the Pie and Pint Hospitality for the Buckie Thistle game on Saturday.

Very proud to have your continued sponsorship of Huntly Football Club.

02/03/2026

Remember your loved ones this Mother’s Day.

From 02 March - 16 March we’ll be posting remembrance candles as a special token to those who can’t be with us this Mother’s Day.

If you would like to create a remembrance candle, please click the link below where you can choose a design and write a short message to a loved one.
Your candles will be posted to our page throughout the period.

https://gbnf.online/301298

27/02/2026

With kind permission from Robert’s family:

WINK

(Huntly)

Angela, Barrie and families would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for all the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of flowers, cards, telephone calls and messages following the sad loss of Rob. Heartfelt thanks to A.R.I., Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors for their care, support and guidance, to the Rev. Elspeth McKay for her comforting service, to Jenny Stewart for the music, to Bliss for the beautiful floral arrangements and to Fiona Forrest and staff for the lovely teas. Finally, to all who paid their last respects at the Church and graveside and who generously donated £520 to Marie Curie. Will be sadly missed.

25/02/2026

We’re pleased to announce the return of Light a Candle for this year!

You will soon be able to create online memorials to remember your loved ones this Mother’s Day.

We'll be sharing virtual candles on our page between 02 March - 16 March. Remember, there is no cost for you or your family to get involved and create an online memorial. Look out for updates...

24/02/2026

With kind permission from Frank’s family:

SMITH

(Huntly)

David, Linda and their families would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of cards, calls, messages and flowers received on the sad passing of Frank. Special thanks to Alexander Scotts Hospital for the kind care and attention given to Frank and his family, to Nicola Johnston for her personalized tribute to Frank, to Flowers by Audrey for the beautiful floral arrangement and the Huntly Football Club and Fiona Forest for the most welcoming teas. Sincere thanks to Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors for their most dignified and compassionate arrangements. Finally, to all who paid their last respects at the chapel and generously donated £192 to Marie Curie nurses. Frank will be sadly missed by all.