Notice of Bereavements

Bill King – North Centre

It is with great sadness I have announce the passing of Bill King, on Saturday 6th November 2021, peacefully at the Royal Infirmary Hospital, Aberdeen.

Bill was a member of North Scotland Centre and held various positions within the Centre and was Centre Chairman from 1999 to 2001.

Bill funeral was held on Wednesday 17th November 2021.

Our thoughts are will his wife Liz, daughters Alison & Susan.

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Marion Bennett – Forth & Clyde Centre

It is with great sadness I announce the passing of Marion Bennett, on Wednesday the 30th of June 2021 at the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, Marion passed in the company of Ian and their family.

Marion loved the caravanning lifestyle and along with Ian her husband, they raised their children Dougal, Sharon and Frazer within the SCC East Centre caravan family. Marion served on committee and constantly supported the centre and Ian with his various roles within the centre and division.

Marion's funeral was held on 21st July 2021.

Marion was a lovely lady and will be missed by many. Our thoughts are with Ian, their family and Bob their beloved dog

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Robbie Murray - Highland Centre

MURRAY (Portsoy) Suddenly at home on Friday, June 11, 2021, Robert (Robbie) Murray, aged 81 years, The Brae, Aird Street, Portsoy dearly loved husband of Fiona Cameron, devoted father of Jenny and Lucy and father-in-law of Lee, a proud grandpa of Jack and Luke and their girls Chiara and Bethany and a much loved brother.

Robbies funeral was held on Monday 21st June 2021.

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Jim Baxter – Fife & Tayside Centre

It is with sadness that we heard that Jim Baxter, Fife & Tayside Centre has passed away

BAXTER Suddenly, but peacefully, at Roxburghe House, Dundee, on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, James (Jim) (retired Angus Constabulary and Tayside Police Officer), beloved husband of Sheila, loving father of Garry and Scott, a devoted grandfather of Keith, Fraser, Keiran, Lee and Hollie and a friend to many who will be sadly missed.

A article was printed in the Dundee Evening Telegraph about Jim

Please click on link below

https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/jim-baxter-a-bodyguard-to-margaret-thatcher-dies-aged-77/

Our thoughts are with his wife Shiela and family

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John Scott - Dumfries & Galloway Centre

It is with deep regret that iI have to announce the passing of John Scott, as well as being a member of the Centre, John was also Past Centre Chairman from 2002 - 2003 & 2015 - 2018.

John passed away on Sunday 11th April 2021.

Our thoughts are with his wife Isabel and daughter Lesley.

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Donald Baird – Forth & Clyde Centre

I have been asked by Neil Baird, to inform you of the passing of his father, Donald Baird, and also the arrangements for the Live Funeral Broadcast.

Sadly, Donald passed away on the 24th February, 2021 in the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, after a long period of ill health.

Donald, along with his wife Margaret, was a long standing and faithful member of the East of Scotland Centre. Donald was a Committee member, then PRO for many years, before eventually becoming Centre Chairman from 1996 - 98.

When the Centre came back from hibernation in 2016, Donald, although his health was deteriorating, volunteered to be Webmaster for the Centre, a position he held until the East Centre finally amalgamated with the West Centre in January 2020, and became The Forth & Clyde Centre.

Our thoughts are with Margaret, Neil and the family, at this sad and difficult time.

Can I also respectfully ask, on behalf of the family, that you Do Not attempt to contact Margaret in any way?. Margaret has also been in ill health lately and this would only cause her further distress and upset.

East Centre Immediate Past Chairman.

Margaret J Devine.

SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS.

The service for Donald's funeral was on Thurs 1st April 2021

Sadly, due to Covid, this was restricted to family and close friends only.

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Pam Ross – Highland Centre

It is with deep regret that I have to inform you of the passing of Pam Ross.

Sadly Pam passed away on Wednesday 17th March 2021.

Pam was Highland Centre Chairman 1992 - 1994 and Past Vice President, SCC 1994 - 1996

Our thoughts are with Her Family at this sad time.

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A Remembrance page has been set up for past Bereavements - please click on link below

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/tb8gjlosf766bba/AACIBNonRv46IpP-e_KtCmfXa?dl=0