Emslie S. Collier & Son Funeral Directors

19/11/2025

At the request of the family -

Rigby
(Montrose)

Pru, passed away peacefully, at home, aged 89 years, on Saturday 8th November, 2025.
"Compagna di vita" of Erna; sister and aunt to the family of Mary and Ray Rigby in Australia; much-loved cousin to the Webster and Mills families in Scotland; and cherished friend to so many people of all ages and all walks of life, spread throughout Scotland, Ireland, England, Italy and Australia.

Funeral service to be held at Emslie S. Collier & Son, Chapel of Rest, Montrose, on Monday 24th November, at 10:30am., thereafter to Sleepyhillock Cemetery Old Part, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited.

Family flowers only, please, but donations may be made at the service towards Alzheimer Scotland.

As per Pru's request, please wear joyful colours.

19/11/2025

At the request of the family-

Milne
( Brechin )

Isabel ( née Foreman ), aged 84 years. Wife of the late Abb, died peacefully after a short illness on Monday, 10th November, 2025, with her family by her side. Loving mother of Ray, Kathy and Babs, cherished granny and great granny, loved mother-in-law of Muriel and Gary, dear sister of Bill and sister-in-law of Barbara and a loyal friend to many.

Funeral private at Isabel's request.

12/11/2025

Congratulations to the October player of the month Dylan Stephen.

OCTOBER PLAYER OF THE MONTH

Many thanks to Emslie S Collier & Son, Funeral Directors, for sponsoring this award.

Pictured is James Collier presenting the trophy to the winner, Dylan Stephen. Well done Dylan.

Thanks again James for supporting the club.

If you would like to sponsor the November award, please contact Club Chair, Graham Douglas on 07787289082

12/11/2025

At the request of the family -

Robb
(Montrose)

Peacefully, at Roxburghe House, Dundee, after a short-term illness, on Sunday, November 9, 2025, Thelma (née Lownie), aged 78 years, dearly beloved wife of Ian, much loved mum of Lynn and Scott, loved granny of Leon and Deacan, dear mother-in-law of Susan and Alastair and a dear friend to many.

Memorial service to be held at Montrose Old and St Andrew's Church, on Wednesday, November 19, at 12:00pm., to which all family and friends are respectfully invited.

Family flowers only, please, but donations may be made at the church towards Ward 32, Oncology, Ninewells Hospital.

08/11/2025

At the request of the family-

Scott
( Montrose )

Very suddenly, at home on Sunday, 26th October 2025, John, aged 70 years. Much loved dad of Gavin and Ashley, devoted Grandad, brother to Violet and a loyal friend to many.

As per John’s wishes, there will be no funeral service.

07/11/2025

At the request of the family -

MacLeod
(Farnell)

Peacefully, at home, after a long battle with breast cancer, on Saturday, November 1, 2025, Catherine (née Newby), aged 39 years, dearly beloved wife of Neil, much loved mummy of Jamie and Samuel, loving and much loved daughter and sister, and a dear friend to many.

Service of remembrance to be held at Farnell Parish Church, on Thursday, November 20, at 1:00pm., to which all family and friends are respectfully invited.

Family flowers only, please, but donations may be made at the church towards Breast Cancer Now.

Please find link below to JustGiving page where donations can also be made.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/rachel-newby-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

05/11/2025

At the request of the family -

Lees
( Fettercairn )

Suddenly but peacefully at Ninewells Hospital on Friday, 31st October, 2025, Andy, aged 54 years. A much loved son of Joan and the late Adam, devoted dad of Emma, Adam, Tyler, Myla and his "4 Girls", loving grandad of Lola, brother of Derek and the late Gordon and a loyal friend to many.

Funeral service to be held at Parkgrove Crematorium, Friockheim, on Friday 14th November at 10.30a.m to which all are welcome.

Family flowers only please, however, donations in lieu, if desired may be made towards Dogs Trust

05/11/2025

At the request of the family-

Balfour
(Hillside)

Peacefully, at Whitehills Hospital, Forfar, on Wednesday, October 29th, 2025, Jessie (née Hadden), aged 95 years, formerly of West Bradieston Farm, Garvock, beloved wife of the late John, a much loved mum of Irene, June and Fiona, a dear mother-in-law, granny, great granny, great great granny and a dear friend to many.

Funeral service at Emslie S. Collier's Chapel Of Rest, Broomfield Road, Montrose, on Tuesday November 11th at 12:30p.m. Thereafter to Sleepyhillock Cemetery (Extension). To which all are welcome, family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be made towards the Clova Ward, Whitehills Hospital.

04/11/2025

At the request of the family -

Lawrence
(Montrose)

Suddenly, but peacefully, at Ninewells Hospital, on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Dave, aged 85 years, beloved husband of the late Helen, much loved dad of Hazel and Shona, loved granda of Calum and Fraser, dear father-in-law of Graeme and Stuart.

Funeral service to be held at Emslie S. Collier & Son, Chapel of Rest, on Monday, November 10, at 1:00pm., thereafter to Sleepyhillock Cemetery Extension, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited.

Family flowers only, please, but donations may be made at the service towards Marie Curie.

31/10/2025

At the request of the family-

Walker
( Montrose )

Suddenly but peacefully at Fordmill Nursing Home on Thursday 30th October, 2025. June ( née Christie ) aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim, much loved mum of Helen, James and Brenda, adored Granny, Great Granny, Great Great Granny and a loyal friend to many.

Funeral service at Emslie Collier and Son, Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Road, Montrose on Thursday 6th November at 10.30a.m, thereafter to Sleepyhillock Cemetery Extension to which all are welcome.

Family flowers only please, however, donations in lieu, if desired, may be made towards Fordmill Nursing Home.

31/10/2025

Wood
(Newtonhill/ Montrose)

Peacefully, at Kincardine Community Hospital, Stonehaven, on Wednesday 29th October, 2025, Elma (née Somerville), aged 96 years, formerly of Adams Way, Montrose, beloved wife of the late Jimmy, a much loved mum of Jim and the late Doreen and Frances, a dear grandma, great grandma and great great grandma.

Funeral service to be held at Emslie Collier's Chapel Of Rest, Broomfield Road, Montrose, on Friday 7th November at 11:00a.m. Therefater to Sleepyhillock Cemetery (Old Part). To which all are welcome, family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be made towards Cancer Research U.K.

28/10/2025

At the request of the family-

Ritchie
( Montrose formerly St Cyrus )

Peacefully at Ninewells Hospital on Wednesday 22nd October 2025, with her family by her side. Ellinor ( née Mitchell ) aged 86 years. Beloved wife of James, much loved mum of Aileen, Yvonne and David, cherished Granny of Emily, Kirsty, Lewis, Matthew and Samuel, dear mother-in-law and a loyal friend to many.

Funeral service at Emslie Collier and Son, Chapel of Rest, Broomfield Road, Montrose on Tuesday 4th November at 10.30 a.m, thereafter to Parkgrove Crematorium, Friockheim at 11.30a.m to which all are welcome.

Family flowers only please, however, donations in lieu, if desired, may be made towards Ninewells ward 1.