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 Frank’s family:SMITH(Huntly)It is with sadness that the death is announced of Frank W R Smith,...
03/02/2026

With kind permission from Frank’s family:

SMITH

(Huntly)

It is with sadness that the death is announced of Frank W R Smith, aged 90 years, peacefully at Alexander Scott’s Eventide Home, Huntly on Monday, January 26 2026. Husband of the late Norma Horn, dad of David and Linda, granda to Gavin, Nadya, Jake and Katy, a brother and uncle and fondly remembered by many of all ages as a friend and great companion at social and sporting events. Funeral service at Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors, 3 Chapel Street, Huntly on Monday, February 9 at 2pm. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired may be given at the chapel door in aid of Marie Curie nurses.

30/01/2026

Please, please, please, people do not be fooled by any of these companies promising you the earth for a funeral plan because most have a lot of hidden charges! This has got to stop, yes, it nice to think you are getting something for nothing but this is not normally the case! Then when the time comes the funeral plan (who you have taken it out with - normally a big company) don’t do this area or do not do out of hours removals so the family end up more stressed and the person who has sadly passed has no dignity! How is this allowed when us small companies have to run through hoops just to say we are good enough. Argh infuriates me so much. Please be careful and read the small print. Or ask!!!!

With kind permission from Tom’s family:CHYLA(Rothiemay/Huntly)Suddenly on Saturday, January 17, 2026, Tom, aged 69 years...
30/01/2026

With kind permission from Tom’s family:

CHYLA

(Rothiemay/Huntly)

Suddenly on Saturday, January 17, 2026, Tom, aged 69 years, much loved partner of Caroline, loving dad to Charlotte, dear brother and uncle and friend to many. Funeral ceremony in Stewarts Hall, Gordon Street, Huntly on Wednesday, February 11 at 11am thereafter to Huntly Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired may be given at hall door in aid of British Heart Foundation.

With kind permission from Sheila’s family:WILSON/THOM(Huntly/Glendronach)Peacefully at Alexander Scotts Hospital on Satu...
30/01/2026

With kind permission from Sheila’s family:

WILSON/THOM

(Huntly/Glendronach)

Peacefully at Alexander Scotts Hospital on Saturday, January 24, 2026, Sheila (Paddy), aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Harry Wilson and Bill Thom, much loved mam of Sheila, Kathryn, Andrea and Patricia and a loving grandma. Funeral ceremony at Aberdeen Crematorium (West Chapel) on Thursday, February 5 at 1.15pm. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please.

With kind permission from Bob’s family:Morrison (Huntly)Jackie, Steven, Darren and Lindsey wish to sincerely thank all r...
30/01/2026

With kind permission from Bob’s family:

Morrison

(Huntly)

Jackie, Steven, Darren and Lindsey wish to sincerely thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the overwhelming expressions of sympathy by way of cards, calls, messages and flowers received on the sad loss of Bob. Special thanks to all at ARI and Rothieden for their dedicated care and attention to Bob and his family, to Huntly community nurses, to Rev Elspeth Mckay for her comforting service, you captured Bob perfectly, to Lotus Petal Flowers for the beautiful floral tributes, to Huntly Golf Club for the most welcoming teas and to Ian, Ria and Linda at Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors for their dignified and compassionate arrangements. Finally, a huge thank you to all who paid their last respects at the church and graveside who generously donated £1849.72 to Friends of Anchor. Bob will be sorely missed by all.

With kind permission from John’s family:McANGUS(Banff)The family of the late John would like to thank all family and fri...
29/01/2026

With kind permission from John’s family:

McANGUS

(Banff)

The family of the late John would like to thank all family and friends for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of cards, calls and messages received on his sad passing. Special thanks to Dounemount Care Home for their wonderful care and kindness shown to dad, to Rev. Hugh O’Brien for his comforting service, Flowers by Audrey for the beautiful floral tribute, to Town and County for the lovely funeral teas and finally thanks to Ian Esslemont Funeral Services for their professional and compassionate arrangements.

With kind permission from Katherine’s family:GAULD(Glass/Huntly)The family of the late Katherine would like to thank all...
27/01/2026

With kind permission from Katherine’s family:

GAULD

(Glass/Huntly)

The family of the late Katherine would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of cards, calls, messages and flowers received following her sad passing. Special thanks to Deveron Way Care Home for their outstanding care and attention given to Katherine, to Rev. Thomas Calder for his comforting service, to Flowers by Audrey for the beautiful floral tributes and to Huntly Golf Club for the welcoming teas. Sincere thanks to Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors for their attention to detail and compassion with the arrangements and the Wallakirk Cemetery staff who carried out their duties bearing the elements. Finally, thank you to all who braved the weather at the church and generously donated £503.50 to Macmillan Cancer Support.

With kind permission from Norman’s family:WILSON(Ordiquhill)June and Claire would like to thank all family, friends and ...
26/01/2026

With kind permission from Norman’s family:

WILSON
(Ordiquhill)
June and Claire would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for the kind and thoughtful expressions of sympathy and support received following their recent sad loss of Norman, a much loved husband and dad. Special thanks to the staff at Chalmers Hospital, Banff for their outstanding care and attention. Our thanks to Celebrant Jeff Diack for the excellent eulogy which captured Norman so well. Thank you to Ian Esslemont, Funeral Directors for their guidance, efficiency and thoughtfulness. Sadly missed.

With kind permission from Jim’s family:COULL(Keith)The family of the late James (Jim) Coull would like to thank all rela...
26/01/2026

With kind permission from Jim’s family:

COULL
(Keith)
The family of the late James (Jim) Coull would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy which were given to them by way of cards, calls, messages and flowers received on his sad passing. Grateful thanks to Deacon Graeme Morrison for his comforting service, Matthew, Colin, Barbara, Lorna and Raemond for their wonderful musical tributes, the church choir for their lovely singing, Interpreter Hazel Gladwyn, Wiekus van Straaten for live streaming, Charles Simpson for his personal tribute, Fiona Forrest Catering for the lovely teas and Ivy and Bloom for the beautiful floral tribute. Thanks also to all hospital and medical staff for their care and attention, Charlie, Fiona, Jim and Patricia for their support and Anne at Boogie Woogie for the food parcels. Sincere thanks to Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors for their compassionate and dignified handling of the arrangements. Finally, to the many people who paid their last respects at the church and generously donated £1,700, which will be shared between Keith TMSA Festival and St Thomas’ Church Maintenance Fund.

With kind permission from Ian’s family:CRESWELL(Aberdeen)Peacefully at Glenisla Care Home, Keith, after a long illness c...
23/01/2026

With kind permission from Ian’s family:
CRESWELL

(Aberdeen)

Peacefully at Glenisla Care Home, Keith, after a long illness courageously fought on Monday, January 19, 2026, Ian, aged 91 years, beloved husband of the late Violet, much loved dad to Jackie, Vivienne and Michelle, respected father-in-law to Sandy and a golfer of note. At Ian’s request there will be no funeral.

With kind permission from Sandy’s family:DONALD(Huntly)Peacefully at A.R.I. after a short illness on Tuesday, January 20...
22/01/2026

With kind permission from Sandy’s family:

DONALD

(Huntly)

Peacefully at A.R.I. after a short illness on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Sandy, aged 86 years, Master Baker, beloved husband of the late Mabel, much loved dad of Susan and Sandy, cherished granda to Lauren, Kyle and Philippa, loving brother of Carole and a dear father-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral private at his own request.

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