Ian Esslemont Funeral Services

Ian Esslemont Funeral Services From our family to your family at your time of need. Private chapel and rest rooms. 24 hour service.

With kind permission from Brooke’s family:MacDonald(Macduff)It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beaut...
04/04/2026

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.

With kind permission from Isobel’s family:COWIE(Huntly/Montgarrie)The family of the late Isobel wish to thank all relati...
03/04/2026

With kind permission from Isobel’s family:

COWIE

(Huntly/Montgarrie)

The family of the late Isobel 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 her home carers for their kind care and attention, to John McRuvie for his personal and comforting tribute. Sincere thanks to Ian Esslemont and his team for the excellent and dignified funeral arrangements. Finally, thank you to all who paid their last respects at the chapel and graveside, Isobel will be sadly missed by all.

With kind permission from Ian’s family:SHARP (Drumblade) Janice, John and their families would like to thank all relativ...
02/04/2026

With kind permission from Ian’s family:

SHARP

(Drumblade)

Janice, John 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 their dad Ian. Special thanks to Rothieden Hospital and the community carer team for the exceptional care and attention given to Ian, and his family in his last few weeks. Sincere thanks to Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors for their most dignified and compassionate arrangements. Thanks to the Rev. Elspeth McKay for her comforting service, to Jenny Stewart for the music, to Lotus Petals for the lovely floral arrangements and to Fiona Forrest and staff for the welcoming teas. Finally, to all who paid their last respects at the Church and graveside and who generously donated £750 to Friends of Jubilee Hospital. Ian will be sadly missed.

With kind permission from Marc’s family:COOPER(Huntly)Tragically on Monday, February 16, 2026, Marc, aged 24 years, devo...
27/03/2026

With kind permission from Marc’s family:

COOPER
(Huntly)
Tragically on Monday, February 16, 2026, Marc, aged 24 years, devoted daddy to Ophelia, Oaklynn and Amelia-Rose, much loved son of Richard & Katrina and Jenn & Mike, loving brother of Becca, Sophie, Korey and the late Bethany also a dear grandson. Memorial Service in Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors Chapel, Chapel Street, Huntly on Thursday, April 2 at 12 noon thereafter interment in Huntly Cemetery. All welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at chapel door in aid of Archie Foundation. No need to wear black.

With kind permission from Alex’s family:DAVIDSON(Stoneywood/Banff)Bill and family would like to thank all relatives, fri...
25/03/2026

With kind permission from Alex’s family:

DAVIDSON
(Stoneywood/Banff)
Bill and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expression of sympathy extended by way of cards, calls, messages and flowers received following the sad loss of Alex, a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Special thanks to all staff at ward 111, A.R.I. for their care and attention, to Nicola Johnston for such a memorable ceremony. Finally, to Ian Esslemont Funeral Services for their dignified and compassionate arrangements.

With kind permission from William’s family:SHARP(Drumblade)Suddenly at Rothieden on Monday, March 16, 2026, after a peri...
19/03/2026

With kind permission from William’s family:

SHARP
(Drumblade)
Suddenly at Rothieden on Monday, March 16, 2026, after a period of illness, William Ian Sharp (Ian), aged 82 years, beloved father to Janice and John, and a dear father-in-law to Alan and Dawn, loving granda to Robin, treasured brother to Alison, and a dear uncle and friend to many. Funeral service in Strathbogie Drumblade Church, Huntly on Thursday, March 26 at 12.30pm, thereafter to Drumblade Cemetery to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, at the church door in aid of Friends of Jubilee Hospital.

With kind permission from Isobel’s family:COWIE(Huntly/Montgarrie)Peacefully at home on Sunday, March 15, 2026, Isobel, ...
19/03/2026

With kind permission from Isobel’s family:

COWIE
(Huntly/Montgarrie)
Peacefully at home on Sunday, March 15, 2026, Isobel, aged 88 years, much loved mither of Isobel, Billy, Bobby, Suzie, Brian and the late Kathy, devoted nannie, great nannie and great great nannie. Funeral ceremony in Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors Chapel, Chapel Street, Huntly on Friday, March 27 at 11am thereafter to Huntly Cemetery. Family flowers only please.

With kind permission from Brian’s family:KELLAS(Huntly)Nicola and her family would like to thank all relatives, friends,...
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.

With kind permission from Pamela’s family:WALLER(Forgue)Peacefully at Deveron Way Care Home, Huntly on Sunday, February ...
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.

With kind permission from Alex’s family:DAVIDSON(Stoneywood/Banff)Peacefully at A.R.I. on Friday, March 6, 2026, Alex, a...
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.

With kind permission from Robert’s family:WINK(Huntly)Angela, Barrie and families would like to thank all relatives, fri...
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.

With kind permission from Frank’s family:SMITH(Huntly)David, Linda and their families would like to thank all relatives,...
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.

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