D McKellar Funeral Directors

D McKellar Funeral Directors Caring for your loved ones on the Isle of Bute and the surrounding area for over 75 years. D.

McKellar Funeral Directors is a family business which has been assisting bereaved families from the Isle of Bute and the surrounding area for over 75 years. We offer a comprehensive service and ensure the highest standard of care is given to our bereaved families who entrust us when arranging their loved ones funeral. From your initial call, we are here to assist you from bringing your loved one into our care and being with you throughout your journey, assisting you to make all necessary arrangements and if appropriate, erecting a memorial in their name. McKellar Funeral Directors are affiliated to The Society of Allied & Independent Funeral Directors, and are appointed representative of Golden Charter Limited trading as Golden Charter Funeral Plans which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN:965279). If you have any enquiries, we are available 24 hours, 7 days a week, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are also available by email or why not stop by our office and have a chat about the other services we can provide.

On behalf of the family, we share the notice of:O’Hare: Mavis FrancisPeacefully at her home on 20th January 2026 aged 71...
28/01/2026

On behalf of the family, we share the notice of:

O’Hare: Mavis Francis

Peacefully at her home on 20th January 2026 aged 71 years. Mavis, formerly of the “Luckybox”. Loving and adored wife of Victor and a dear friend.

Funeral service will be held at Isle of Bute Parish Church on Wednesday 4th February at 12 noon. Interment thereafter at Barone Cemetery. All are welcome.

On behalf of the family, we share the notice of:McDougall: Malcolm HarveyPeacefully at Kincaid House, Greenock on 22nd J...
28/01/2026

On behalf of the family, we share the notice of:

McDougall: Malcolm Harvey

Peacefully at Kincaid House, Greenock on 22nd January 2026. Malcolm, aged 84 years, loving husband of the late Helen McArthur, a dearly loved dad of Val, grandpa of Sophie and Kyle, father-in-law of Billy.

Funeral service will be held at Greenock Crematorium which the family respectively ask to be private and appreciate your understanding at this difficult time.

We’re delighted to be attending this year’s Scottish Funeral Awards, especially with Golden Charter Funeral Plans partne...
25/01/2026

We’re delighted to be attending this year’s Scottish Funeral Awards, especially with Golden Charter Funeral Plans partnering the years event. It’s always a fantastic evening celebrating the very best within our profession.

After the honour of winning Scotland’s Young Funeral Director of the Year last year, we’re incredibly grateful for the continued support of the families we serve. If we have had the privilege of supporting you or your loved ones, and you would like to share feedback to support our chances of further success this year, we’d be truly appreciative.

Feedback can be sent to:
Kimberley@paramountcreative.co.uk

Thank you for your trust and support — it means more than words can say. 🤍

On behalf of the family, we share the notice of:Conlin: Anne PaulinePeacefully at Victoria Hospital on Saturday 17th Jan...
23/01/2026

On behalf of the family, we share the notice of:

Conlin: Anne Pauline

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital on Saturday 17th January 2026. Anne, loving wife of the late Danny Conlin. Much loved mum of John, Denise and gran.

Funeral service will be held in Isle of Bute Parish Church on Friday 30th January at 11.45am and thereafter at Clyde Coast & Garnock Valley Crematorium, Largs at 2pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Scottish Air Ambulance Charity.

On behalf of the family, we share the notice of:McArthur: AvrilPeacefully at her home on 9th January 2026. Avril a lovin...
23/01/2026

On behalf of the family, we share the notice of:

McArthur: Avril

Peacefully at her home on 9th January 2026. Avril a loving mum of Robbie, Anthony, Scott and Andrew, and a dearly loved nana and a dear friend.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Baptist Church on Thursday 29th January at 11.30am and thereafter at Greenock Crematorium at 2pm. All are welcome to attend.

Onbehalf of the family, we share the notice of:MacLeod: Iain LewisSuddenly at home on 18th January 2026. Iain Lewis MacL...
23/01/2026

Onbehalf of the family, we share the notice of:

MacLeod: Iain Lewis

Suddenly at home on 18th January 2026. Iain Lewis MacLeod much loved husband of Helen. Dear father of Kirsty, Rory and Neil, father in law of Nicola and proud papa of Amy and Holly.

Funeral service will be held at Isle of Bute Parish Church on Saturday 31st January at 12 noon. Interment thereafter at North Bute Cemetery. Family flowers only please.

On behalf of the family, we share the notice of:Spencer:It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anthony ...
15/01/2026

On behalf of the family, we share the notice of:

Spencer:

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anthony Owen Spencer (Tony), Loving husband, Father, Grandfather, Son and Brother. Tony passed away at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow on Friday the 9th January, peacefully and in the loving arms of his wife Mary.

The celebration of Tony’s life will take place at the Isle of Bute Parish Church on Monday 19th January at 12 noon and we invite all who knew and loved him to attend. Thereafter a committal service at Largs Crematorium at 3pm, which we respectfully ask for only family and close friends to attend.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Victoria Hospital, Rothesay as they looked after Tony so beautifully.

On behalf of the family, we share the notice of:Trescowthick: William (Billy)Peacefully at Queen Ellizabeth University H...
13/01/2026

On behalf of the family, we share the notice of:

Trescowthick: William (Billy)

Peacefully at Queen Ellizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow on 1st January 2026. Billy, a much-loved husband of the late Heather and loving father of James, brother of Andrew and papa.

Funeral Mass will be held in St Andrews RC Church on Tuesday 20th January at 11am, interment thereafter at Barone Cemetery.

On behalf of the family, We share the notice of:Paterson: Helen (Elma)Peacefully at home on Friday 2nd January 2026 aged...
12/01/2026

On behalf of the family, We share the notice of:

Paterson: Helen (Elma)

Peacefully at home on Friday 2nd January 2026 aged 98 years. Elma, beloved wife of the late Roy Paterson, a much-loved mum of John and the late Roy William Paterson, grandmother to Shereen, Roy and Lillie May, great gran to Chloe.

Reception Vigil will be held at St Andrews RC Church on Thursday 22nd January at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Friday 23rd January at 11am. Interment thereafter at Barone Cemetery.

On behalf of the family, we share the notice of:MURRAY: CharlesPeacefully in the local Victoria Hospital on Friday 26th...
10/01/2026

On behalf of the family, we share the notice of:

MURRAY: Charles

Peacefully in the local Victoria Hospital on Friday 26th December 2025, Charles, aged 90 years. Adored husband of Sheila, beloved Dad of Claire and Susan, Father-in-law of Jason and much-loved Grandpa of Jenna and Dylan.

The funeral service will be held at St Paul’s Church, Rothesay on Friday 16th January at 12 noon. Following the interment at Rothesay Cemetery there will be a celebration of Charles’s life in St Paul’s Church Hall. All are welcome.

On behalf of the family, we share the notice of:Finlay: Robert James JacksonPeacefully at Victoria Hospital with family ...
05/01/2026

On behalf of the family, we share the notice of:

Finlay: Robert James Jackson

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital with family on 22nd December 2025. Robert, a loving Husband of Isobel, a much-loved Dad of Elaine, Alison and Fiona and a dearly loved Granpa of Anton and Carlyn.

Funeral service will be held at Isle of Bute Parish Church on Tuesday 13th January at 11.30am
and thereafter at Clyde Coast & Garnock Valley
Crematorium, Largs at 2pm. All are welcome to
attend. Family flowers only.

On behalf of the family, we share the notice of:Adair: Elspeth ( Elsie)Peacefully at her home on 20th December 2025. Els...
31/12/2025

On behalf of the family, we share the notice of:

Adair: Elspeth ( Elsie)

Peacefully at her home on 20th December 2025.
Elsie, beloved partner of Robert Barr, a much-loved
mum, gran, great gran and friend.

Funeral service will be held at Isle of Bute Parish Church on Saturday 10th January 2026 at 11am. Interment thereafter at North Bute Cemetery.

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71 High Street
Rothesay
PA209AU

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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